Wubei Zhi (Vol. 31)

... [There] are National Systems National Systems original: guozhi (國制). These are the official military regulations and organizational structures established by the central government of a dynasty., and there are General's Methods General's Methods original: jiangfa (將法). These refer to the specific training doctrines, tactical innovations, and leadership styles developed by renowned individual military commanders.. I have arranged these side-by-side in chronological order. Regarding the national system of our current dynasty The Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), it is explained in detail within the section on the "General's Methods." As for the ceremonial protocols used during the Grand Review original: dayue yiwen (大閱儀文). This refers to the grand, highly choreographed military parades performed for the Emperor's inspection., these are merely formal rites; they have nothing to do with actual combat training.

The System of the Tang Dynasty 618–907 CE

The Methods of Li Jing of the Tang Dynasty Li Jing (571–649 CE) was a foundational military strategist of the early Tang, credited with the "Six Flower" formation and expansive frontier victories.

The Methods of Li Quan of the Tang Dynasty Li Quan (mid-8th century) was a military theorist and Daoist scholar known for his influential work, the "Manual of the White Tiger's Secret Strategy."

The System of the Song Dynasty 960–1279 CE

The Methods of Xu Dong of the Yuan Dynasty original: Yuan Xu Dong fa (元許洞法). Although Xu Dong is traditionally associated with the Song dynasty as the author of the Tiger Seal Classic, the text here categorizes him under the Yuan.

The Methods of Qi Jiguang of Our Current Dynasty Qi Jiguang (1528–1588) was one of the Ming's most celebrated generals, famous for defeating pirates and documenting practical squad-based tactics.

The Methods of Yu Dayou of Our Current Dynasty With Wang Heming’s Discourse on Signaling Commands appended Yu Dayou (1503–1579) was a contemporary of Qi Jiguang and a master of staff fighting and naval defense.