You are exaggerating when you say that literature is not as good as martial arts. Translation: You said that literature is not as good as martial arts. This is an exaggeration.

Li Shimin's famous sayings

To put an end to chaos, use force, and to defend it, use literature. The ways of civility and martial arts all follow their own time. Your Majesty said that writing is not as good as martial arts. This is an exaggeration. The king regards the world as his home, why should things be in the mausoleum? It is his own. Today, because Jiuwei Mountain is a mausoleum, it does not hide gold, jade, people, horses, or utensils, but only uses earthen and wood-shaped tools. The common people like to steal and have no worries.

The Chinese people are the foundation of the world, and the people of the four barbarians are all on the same branches and leaves. They disturb the roots and thicken the branches and leaves in order to seek long-term peace, which is not possible! Food is the foundation of man and nature, and agriculture is the foundation of government. In the past, I was commissioned to fight for a special expedition, and this song became popular among the people. Although it is not the grace of literature and virtue, my achievements have been achieved here, and I dare not forget my roots.

The principle of selecting talents is based on selflessness. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. The foundation of peace is to win people. Now that China is strong and powerful, a thousand soldiers can defeat tens of thousands of barbarians. Although the barbarians are numerous, what should they fear? The world’s heroes are in my corner!

Li Ling used five thousand infantrymen to defeat the Xiongnu, and his merits were rewarded with books, bamboos and silk. Jing rode three thousand men and marched the court with blood, so he took Dingxiang. No one in ancient times could fully wash away my shame in the Wei River!

Li Ling used five thousand infantrymen to defeat the Xiongnu, and his merits were rewarded with books, bamboos and silk. Jing rode three thousand men and marched in the bloody palace, so he took Dingxiang. There is no one in ancient times who can bathe me in the shame of the Wei River!

The skin of a thousand sheep is not as good as the armpit of a fox. The people are the foundation of the country, and the foundation is the foundation of the country. Using copper as a mirror, you can straighten your clothes; using ancient times as a mirror, you can know the ups and downs; using people as a mirror, you can know gains and losses. Caressing the sword generously will not invite fame for helping the world. Far from being greedy and sycophantic, close to being loyal and good. Husband looks forward to you with his mind and spirit, and don't worry about it with minor suspicions. Officials are about getting people, not having too many people. Open the way to speak out and open the door to speaking out.

Those who regard the strange as the correct, and are hostile to the strange, then I will attack them with the right; Let the enemy's power always be weak, and our power always be strong. This method should be taught to the generals so that they can learn easily.

Management must be based on virtue and virtue, and border defense must be based on force. Collect the wealth of your duty and abstain from nameless wine. Always have a heart of self-restraint, but keep your mouth shut about right and wrong. If you can follow what I say, you will be rich and famous for a long time.

The king is dependent on the country, the country is dependent on the people, and the people are dedicated to serving the king. This is like cutting meat to satisfy hunger. If the belly is full, the body will die. If the king is rich, the country will perish. The troubles that help others and the king do not come from outside, but always come from the body. If the husband wants to be prosperous, the expenses will be extensive. If the expenses are extensive, the wealth will be heavy. If the wealth is heavy, the people will be worried. If the people are worried, the country will be in danger. If the country is in danger, the king will be mourned.