Yuan Shikai's 36 Strategies of Power and Intrigue

Author: Huang Jinhua
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Yuan Shikai was one of the most important figures in modern China, a reformist leader. He was eternally energetic, embodying health and strength. Throughout the tumultuous events of 1898, the Boxer Uprising, and the Xinhai Revolution, Yuan Shikai never faltered and rose in status, demonstrating his ability to seize crucial opportunities. In old China, the officialdom was a battlefield. Yuan Shikai was renowned for his cunning, earning him the nickname "Living Cao Cao" and causing many heroes to "bow to his will." Thus, after reading "The 36 Stratagems of Yuan Shikai," you will close the book in awe, filled with profound reflections. To enrich your life experience, understanding Yuan Shikai's life journey and familiarizing yourself with the ancient 36 Stratagems can still be beneficial in navigating interpersonal relationships. While many of Yuan Shikai's actions are not worth emulating, viewing them as counterexamples—what is often called "keeping them in reserve for future use" or "preparing for self-defense"—can be advantageous. It allows you to be more vigilant in times of trouble and avoid the schemes of petty individuals. This book, structured around the "36 Stratagems," uses vivid and real-life stories to narrate and comment on Yuan Shikai's life, blending strategy with literature in a way that is both concise and thought-provoking.