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武王問太公曰：「王者舉兵，三軍器用，攻守之具，科品眾寡，豈有法乎？」 太公曰：「大哉！王之問也。夫攻守之具，各有科品，此兵之大威也。」 |
| King Wu asked Tai Gong, "When a sovereign raises an army, are there established standards for the weapons and equipment of the three armies, as well as for offensive and defensive supplies—regarding their categories, specifications, and quantities?" Tai Gong said, "How great a question that is! It is indeed a profound inquiry by the king. The supplies for offense and defense each have their categories and specifications; this constitutes the great power of military forces." | ||
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武王曰：「願聞之。」 太公曰：「凡用兵之大數，將甲士萬人，法用：武衝大扶胥三十六乘，材士、強弩、矛戟為翼，一車二十四人，推之以八尺車輪，車上立旗鼓，兵法謂之震駭，陷堅陳，敗強敵。 武翼大櫓、矛戟扶胥七十二具，材士、強弩、矛戟為翼，以五尺車輪，絞車連弩自副。陷堅陳，敗強敵。 提翼小櫓扶胥一百四十四具，絞車連弩自副。以鹿車輪，陷堅陳，敗強敵。 大黃參連弩大扶胥三十六乘。材士強弩矛戟為翼，飛鳧電影自副。飛鳧赤莖白羽，以銅為首；電影青莖赤羽，以鐵為首，晝則以絳縞，長六尺，廣六寸，為光耀；夜則以白縞，長六尺，廣六寸，為流星。陷堅陳，敗步騎。 大扶胥衝車三十六乘，螳蜋武士共載，可以縱擊橫、可以敗敵。輜車騎寇，一名電車，兵法謂之電擊。陷堅陳，敗步騎。 寇夜來前。矛戟扶胥輕車一百六十乘，螳蜋武士三人共載，兵法謂之霆擊。陷堅陳，敗步騎。 方首鐵棓維朌，重十二斤，柄長五尺以上，千二百枚，一名天棓。大柯斧，刃長八寸，重八斤，柄長五尺以上，千二百枚，一名天鉞。方首鐵鎚，重八斤，柄長五尺以上，千二百枚，一名天鎚。敗步騎群寇。 飛鉤，長八寸，鉤芒長四寸，柄長六尺以上，千二百枚。以投其眾。三軍拒守，木螳蜋劍刃扶胥，廣二丈，百二十具，一名行馬。平易地，以步兵敗車騎。 木蒺藜，去地二尺五寸，百二十具。敗步騎，要窮寇；遮走北。 軸旋短衝矛戟扶胥，百二十具，黃帝所以敗蚩尤氏。敗步騎，要窮寇，遮走北。 狹路微徑，張鐵蒺藜，芒高四寸，廣八寸，長六尺以上，千二百具。敗步騎。 突暝來前促戰，白刃接，張地羅，鋪兩鏃蒺藜，參連織女，芒間相去二寸，萬二千具。曠野草中，方胸鋋矛，千二百具；張鋋矛法，高一尺五寸。敗步騎，要窮寇，遮走北。 狹路微徑，地陷，鐵械鎖參連，百二十具。敗步騎，要窮寇，遮走北。 壘門拒守，矛戟小櫓十二具，絞車連弩自副。 三軍拒守，天羅、虎落鎖連，一部廣一丈五尺，高八尺，百二十具；虎落劍刃扶胥，廣一丈五尺，高八尺，五百二十具。 渡溝塹，飛橋一間，廣一丈五尺，長二丈以上，著轉關轆轤八具，以環利通索張之。渡大水，飛江廣一丈五尺，長二丈以上，八具，以環利通索張之。天浮鐵螳蜋，矩內圓外，徑四尺以上，環絡自副，三十二具。以天浮張飛江，濟大海，謂之天潢，一名天舡。 山林野居，結虎落柴營，環利鐵鎖，長二丈以上，千二百枚，環利大通索，大四寸，長四丈以上，六百枚。環利中通索，大二寸，長四丈以上，二百枚。環利小徽縲，長二丈以上，萬二千枚。 天雨，蓋重車上板，結枲鉏鋙，廣四尺，長四丈以上。車一具，以鐵杙張之。伐木大斧，重八斤，柄長三尺以上，三百枚。棨钁，刃廣六寸，柄長五尺以上，三百枚。銅築固為垂，長五尺以上，三百枚。鷹爪，方胸鐵杷，柄長七尺以上，三百枚。方胸鐵叉，柄長七尺以上，三百枚。方胸兩枝鐵叉，柄長七尺以上，三百枚。芟草木大鎌，柄長七尺以上，三百枚。大櫓，刀重八斤，柄長六尺，三百枚。委環鐵杙，長三尺以上，三百枚。椓杙大鎚，重五斤，柄長二尺以上，百二十具。 甲士萬人，強弩六千，戟楯二千，矛楯二千，修治攻具，砥礪兵器，巧手三百人。此舉兵、軍用之大數也。」 武王曰：「允哉。」 |
| King Wu said, "I would like to hear about them." Tai Gong said, "Generally speaking, the major numerical standard for employing troops is as follows: when a general commands ten thousand armored soldiers, he should be equipped with thirty-six large Fu Xu chariots of war. These are flanked by skilled warriors, strong crossbowmen, and spear-and-sword fighters. Each chariot carries twenty-four men, pulled by an eight-foot-diameter wheel. A banner and drum are mounted on each chariot; according to the art of war, this formation is called 'Zhenhai,' capable of breaking through solid enemy formations and defeating strong adversaries. Seventy-two large Lu chariots for the war flanks, also accompanied by skilled warriors, strong crossbows, and spear-and-sword units as flankers, are drawn with five-foot-diameter wheels. These include 绞车 (jiao che) linked crossbows as supplementary weapons. They can break through solid enemy formations and defeat strong adversaries. One hundred forty-four small Lu chariots for auxiliary flanks, each equipped with 绞车 (jiao che)-linked crossbows as their own supplementary weapons. Drawn by deer-drawn carts, they can break through solid enemy formations and overcome strong adversaries. Thirty-six large Fu Xu chariots equipped with Da Huang San Lian Nu (three-stage crossbows). They are flanked by skilled warriors and strong crossbowmen wielding spears and halberds, with Feifu Dianying (Flying Goose Shadow) crossbows as supplementary arms. The Feifu arrows have red stems and white feathers, with copper tips; the Dianying arrows have blue stems and red feathers, with iron tips. During the day they are wrapped in crimson gauze; they are six chi long and six cun wide, creating a brilliant display; At night they are wrapped in white gauze, also six chi long and six cun broad, appearing like falling stars. lø They can break through solid formations and defeat infantry and cavalry. Thirty-six large Fu Xu ramming chariots, each carrying 螳螂武士 (Tanglang warriors), can strike forward and sideways, capable of defeating the enemy. The Zhi Che Qikou chariot, also known as Dianche, is referred to in military strategy as "Dianji" (lightning strike). It can break through solid enemy formations and conquer infantry and cavalry. The enemy comes forward at night. One hundred and sixty light chariots with spear-and-sword Fu Xu, each carrying three Tanglang warriors; according to the art of war this is called "Tingji" (thunder strike). They can break through solid enemy ranks and defeat infantry and cavalry. Square-headed iron bai Bei Wei Bo, weighing twelve jin each, with shafts over five chi long—1,200 in total. It is also known as Tianbei. Large ko axes with blades eight cun long, weighing eight jin each, and shafts over five chi in length—1,200 total. It is also called Tianyue. Square-headed iron hammers, weighing eight jin each with shafts over five chi in length, 1,200 pieces total. It is also named Tianchui. They can defeat groups of infantry and cavalry enemies. Flying hooks, eight cun long with hook points four cun in length, and shafts over six chi—1,200 of them. They are used to strike the enemy ranks. When the three armies defend, they use wooden Tanglang chariots with sword-edged blades; these are two zhang wide and there are 120 of them. They are also called Xingma. On flat terrain, infantry can use them to defeat chariots and cavalry. Wooden caltrops placed two chi five cun above the ground—120 in total. They can be used to defeat infantry and cavalry, especially when cornering retreating enemies; and to block their escape routes. One hundred twenty short ramming spear-and-sword chariots with rotating axles—these were the weapons used by Huangdi to defeat Chiyou. They can be employed to defeat infantry and cavalry, corner retreating enemies, and block their escape routes. In narrow paths and hidden trails, deploy iron caltrops with spikes four cun high, eight cun wide, and shafts over six chi long—1,200 units in total. They can be used to defeat both infantry and cavalry. When the enemy suddenly advances at dusk for a close-range battle, deploy ground nets (Di Luo), lay double-headed caltrops, and set up Sanlian Zhinv formations. The spikes are spaced two cun apart—12,000 in total. In open fields among the grass, deploy square-chested chans and spears—1,200 sets; The method of deploying these chans and spears is to raise them one chi five cun high. They can be used to defeat foot soldiers and cavalry, corner fleeing enemies, and block escape routes. In narrow paths or hidden trails with ground depressions, deploy interlocking iron chains—120 sets in total. They can be used to defeat infantrymen and cavalrymen, corner retreating enemies, or block their escape routes. For gate defenses, twelve small Lu chariots with spears and crossbows are used, each equipped with a 绞车 (jiaoche) linked crossbow as supplementary armament. When the three armies are defending, they use Tianluo and Huluo interlocking barriers. Each unit is one zhang five chi wide and eight chi high—120 units in total; Huluo chariots with sword-bladed barriers, each one zhang five chi wide and 8 chi high—520 in total. To cross ditches and trenches, construct a flying bridge one jian in length, 1 zhang five chi wide, over two zhang long. Attach eight rotating pulleys (zhuan guan lulu) to it, using smooth rings and strong ropes for deployment. To cross large bodies of water, use a Feijiang (flying river) bridge 1 zhang five chi in width and over two zhang in length—eight units total. These are deployed using smooth rings and strong ropes. Tianfu Tie Tanglang (heavens' floating iron chariots), with square interiors and round exteriors, a diameter of over four chi, each equipped with its own ringed netting—32 in total. Using these heavenly floats to deploy the Feijiang bridges allows one to cross great rivers; this is called Tianhuang, also known as Tianshan. When camping in mountainous forests, construct Huluo wooden encampments with smooth iron locks over two zhang long—1,200 each. Also use large smooth ropes (Daitong Suo), four cun thick and over four zhang long—600 of these. Smooth medium-sized through ropes (Zhongtong Suo), two cun thick and over four zhang in length—200 of these. Smooth small rope coils (Xiaohui Lei), each over two zhang long, 12,000 total. On rainy days, cover the upper boards of heavy carts and tie Xi Chu Yu (a type of tarpaulin), four chi wide and over four zhang long. Each cart is equipped with an iron stake to hold it in place. Large axes for felling trees, weighing eight jin, with handles over three chi long—300 of them. Qi jue (a type of pickaxe), with a blade six cun wide and a handle over five chi long—300 in total. Tongzhu (copper tamping tools) with weights, over five chi long, 300 pieces. Yingzhao (eagle claws), square-chested iron rakes with handles over seven chi long—300 total. Square-chested iron forks, with shafts over seven chi in length—300 pieces in total. Square-chested double-pronged iron forks, each with a handle over seven chi long—three hundred of them. Large sickles for cutting grass and trees, with handles over seven chi in length—three hundred total. Large Lu axes, each weighing eight jin with a six-chi-long handle—300 of them total. Wihan Tieyi (iron stakes), over three chi in length, 300 in number. Zhuo Yi Da Chui (driving iron stakes with heavy hammers), weighing five jin each, shafts over two chi long—120 total. Ten thousand armored soldiers, six thousand strong crossbows, two thousand halberd shields, and two thousand spear shields. For repairing siege equipment and sharpening weapons, there are three hundred skilled craftsmen. This is the general standard for raising an army and its military provisions." King Wu said, "Indeed it is so." |
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