Tsʽao Kung

Tu Mu

Tsʽao Kung and Tu Mu were both prominent commentators on The Art of War, often engaging in scholarly dialogue through their annotations.

Wang Hsi

Tsʽao Kung and Wang Hsi were both classical commentators on Sun Tzǔ, with Wang Hsi often building upon or critiquing Tsʽao's interpretations.

Sun Tzǔ

Tsʽao Kung was a major early commentator on Sun Tzǔ, whose annotations became foundational to later study of the text.

Wang Hsi

Tsʽao Kung and Wang Hsi were both classical commentators on Sun Tzǔ, with Wang Hsi often building upon or critiquing Tsʽao's interpretations.

Tu Mu

Tsʽao Kung and Tu Mu were both prominent commentators on The Art of War, often engaging in scholarly dialogue through their annotations.

Wang Hsi

Tsʽao Kung and Wang Hsi were both classical commentators on Sun Tzǔ, with Wang Hsi often building upon or critiquing Tsʽao's interpretations.

Sun Wu and His Book

Emperor Wei who wrote a commentary on Sun Tzǔ and is said to have pruned the original work to 13 chapters.

The Text of Sun Tzǔ

First commentator on Sun Tzǔ; his edition is referenced as a key early source.

Appreciations of Sun Tzǔ

Disputes with Han Hsin the highest place in Chinese military annals; his opinion of Sun Tzǔ is recorded.

The Art of War

Later commentator who wrote the first known commentary on Sun Tzǔ's work.

VII: Manoeuvring

Commentator referenced in the chapter's notes, offering historical examples and interpretations.

XI: The Nine Situations

Commentator whose interpretations are cited in the chapter's annotations.