Publisher's Synopsis
"VERTICAL HORIZONTAL STRATEGY--LEGEND OF THE GRASSROOTS OF THE WARRING STATES PERIOD" - This is a strategic masterpiece that many High officials and wealthy people would least want you to see.
If, from a book, you understand only one valuable lesson, then reading that book is not in vain. The legendary story "VERTICAL HORIZONTAL STRATEGY--LEGEND OF THE GRASSROOTS OF THE WARRING STATES PERIOD" vividly depicts how top strategists navigate and showcase their talents amid the complex and intertwined nations. It conveys profound wisdom and strategic essence in simple and understandable language.
From this book, we learn that the solution to the profound and complex contradictions in human society is not limited to war. Beyond violence, wisdom is a priority option.
Su Dai finally seized an opportunity, albeit accompanied by immense grief. With years of accumulated rhetoric, he persuaded the King of Yan and embarked on a journey across the seven states. Fan Ju, having escaped death in the State of Wei, faced a long period of neglect in the State of Qin. With the help of Wang Ji, he finally managed to meet King Zhaoxiang of Qin. Disregarding his status as a sovereign, King Zhaoxiang kneeled and earnestly sought Fan Ju's support. Fan Ju felt the sincerity and determination of the king. United in purpose, the king broke free from the control of the queen mother and the four nobles, regained political power, and shattered Qin's passive situation of not daring to venture east of the Hangu Pass for many years. He swept through rival states, laying a solid foundation for the eventual conquest of the six states by Qin.
Tian Dan was just a small official in charge of the market in the State of Qi. He stepped forward when the seventy-two major cities of the State of Qi, including the capital Linzi, were attacked by the famous general Yue Yi of the State of Yan and were about to be destroyed. With his courage and resourcefulness, he led the people in the city to hold on to Jimi, the last city of Qi State, and enabled the newly enthroned King Yan to expel Yue Yi, the commander of the army who besieged Jimi City, and finally turned defeat into victory, defeated the Yan army and regained Qi the entire territory of the country.
The story revolves around willpower, persuasion, and strategy. Su Qin, Su Dai, Fan Ju, Tian Dan, and a group of grassroots individuals experience a series of challenging and captivating events. They eventually overcome obstacles, reaching the pinnacle of their lives.
Human nature has remained unchanged throughout history. From these wise strategists, you are sure to gain inspiration, wisdom, change your destiny, and take control of your life. In future endeavors, a deeper understanding of complex human nature will give you an advantage on the path to success.
如果說，從一本書中，只明白了一個有價值的道理，這本書就算沒有白讀；那麼說，這部講述頂級智謀之士在紛紜交錯的列國之間如何做到縱橫捭閔，盡顯才華的傳奇故事《縱橫策》，更是以淺顯易懂的語言，道盡飽含謀略精華的深刻智慧內涵。
從這部書中我們可以知道，解決人類社會中存在的深遠而複雜矛盾的方法不是只有戰爭，在暴力之外，還有智慧這個優先選項。
蘇代終於等來了一個機會，雖然是伴隨著巨大的悲痛。他憑著多年累積的辯術成功說服了燕王，踏上了縱橫七國的旅程。
范雎從魏國死裡逃生，到了秦國，受了很長一段時間的冷落。在王稽的幫助下，最後得以與秦昭襄王會面，秦昭王不顧一國之君的身份，膝行懇求得到他的支持，范雎感受到了秦王的誠意和決心。君臣同心戮力，秦王擺脫了太后和四貴的操控重得政柄，打破了秦國多年不敢東出函谷關一窺
