Thoughtful Qi Jiguang
"The Fifteen Years of Wanli" (Chapter 36)
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Qi Jiguang was meticulous and thorough. Before he commanded his troops into battle, he was accustomed to repeatedly weighing various conditions and potential scenarios. Some matters may seem trivial, but they were all within his comprehensive consideration.
Secondly, Qi Jiguang believed that if a soldier could apply 10% of the martial arts skills he learned in daily life during combat, he could win in a fight; if he could apply 20%, he could defeat five opponents; and if he could apply 50%, he would be invincible.
Thirdly, on weekdays, he demanded meticulous training from his soldiers, even if it meant risking injuries or breaking bones. Before a battle, he would challenge himself to rack his brain, in order to accurately assess the situation.
Fourthly, two or three days before the battle, Qi Jiguang required the reconnaissance company to report the enemy situation every two hours.
At that time, although there were no clocks or watches, he used a rosary with 740 beads as a substitute. He moved one bead per step according to the standard pace, serving as the basis for calculating time.
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