Long Tao: Wang Yi (The Monarch's Command Council)

King Wu asked Tai Gong:“When a ruler commands an army, he must have capable aides to create extraordinary authority. How should this be achieved?” Tai Gong replied:“All military campaigns hinge on the general’s mastery of the army’s fate. To command this fate, one must prioritize understanding the broader situation over specialized skills. Assign roles based on talent, leverage strengths flexibly, and institutionalize this practice. Thus, a general requires seventy-two aides to align with cosmic principles and adapt to all circumstances. Establishing such a system embodies the essence of generalship. By harnessing the unique abilities of diverse talents, all tasks may be flawlessly accomplished.” King Wu asked:“Please elaborate on the details.” Tai Gong replied:“One Heart-and-Mind StrategistResponsible for advising on grand plans, responding to emergencies, observing celestial phenomena, averting disasters, overseeing military governance, and preserving the people’s lives; Five Grand AdvisorsResponsible for strategizing security and peril, analyzing shifting......