Paper Talk is a famous allusion in Chinese history, referring to the strategies and plans for war on paper, which are not actually carried out. This allusion first appeared in the "Declaration of War" written by Zhuge Liang, the chancellor of the Shu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period.

However, Paper Talk is not only found in literary works, it has also appeared in actual wars. One of the most famous examples is the Anti-Japanese Campaign during the Ming Dynasty - the Battle of Pyongyang.

Before the Battle of Pyongyang, the Ming army had repeatedly attempted to attack Japanese pirates, but all ended in failure. Therefore, Li Chengliang, a general of the Ming Dynasty, decided to plan the battle through Paper Talk. He drew detailed maps of the battlefield and plans for troop deployment on paper, and submitted this plan to the emperor.

However, despite the seemingly perfect plan of Li Chengliang, many difficulties arose in its execution. Due to factors such as complex terrain and harsh climate, the Ming army was unable to advance smoothly according to the plan. In the end, the battle ended in failure for the Ming army.

This example tells us that although Paper Talk can be used as a means of strategic planning, it cannot replace practical action and the accumulation of experience. Only by constantly summarizing experience and lessons learned in practice can one truly become an excellent military commander.

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