This is manifested in two aspects:
1. He attached great importance to reliable political preparation before the war.
He believes that "people's obedience" has won the support and support of the people, which is an important guarantee for winning the war. "People obey" has this condition, "can fight", otherwise it can't fight. "Carnivores are contemptuous, but they can't be farsighted." These people are ignorant, including not considering this.
2. He carefully directs operations and uses correct strategies and tactics.
He is well aware of the role of army morale in the war ("fighting bravely"), cautious in the first battle, and good at choosing favorable opportunities to launch a counterattack ("when the other side is exhausted, I will win"). He knew himself and himself, was not afraid of strong enemies, and was cautious step by step, and finally defeated the Qi army ("I see chaos, I hope its flag is exhausted, so I will chase it one by one").
Extended data:
1, background of the work
During the Spring and Autumn Period, Qi and Lu were neighbors, both in today's Shandong Province, Qi was in the northeast and Lu was in the southwest. In 697 BC, Qi Xianggong ascended the throne, and his decrees were impermanent. His younger brothers Xiao Bai and Gong Zijiu fled to Ju 'an and Lu 'an respectively. In the second year, Qi Xianggong was killed by Gongsun's ignorance. In the spring of the third year, the Qi people killed Sun Ignorant, and his son first returned to the State of Qi and proclaimed himself emperor.
Later, Duke Zhuang of Lu personally led the troops to escort the son back to China for a long time to compete for the throne. In August, Lu fought with Qi Shi, and the Lu army was defeated. Qi Huangong forced Duke Zhuang of Lu to kill Gong Zijiu. In the spring of the tenth year of Duke Zhuang of Lu, the State of Qi used the excuse that Lu had helped Gongsun Jiu to compete for the throne of Qi, and the two armies again confronted Lu. This is the battle of Qilu long spoon described in the article.
2. Introduction to the author
Zuo Qiuming (502 BC-422 BC), surnamed Zuo, was named Qiu Ming (,Ming Ming), a native of Lu at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, and was a historian. Shi Heng Town, Feicheng City, Shandong Province. Zuo Qiuming is rich in ancient books such as astronomy, geography, literature and history.
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