Wei Liao Conquest Strategy

Wei Liao's Conquest Strategy

A strategic framework for defeating multiple adversaries by exploiting internal weaknesses rather than direct military confrontation.

Overview

When facing multiple states that might form alliances against you, use financial resources to corrupt their leadership rather than relying solely on military force.

Steps

1. Assess the threat: Recognize that while individual states may be weak, their united front (合从/hezong) poses a significant danger
2. Allocate resources: Commit substantial funds (e.g., 300,000 gold) for bribery operations
3. Target key officials: Identify and bribe powerful ministers (豪臣) in each state
4. Disrupt coordination: Use bribed officials to sow discord and prevent unified action
5. Execute military action: With alliances broken, proceed with conventional military conquest

Decision Points