Talking about war on paper is a famous allusion in Chinese history, referring to strategies and plans for war on paper without actually implementing them. This allusion first appeared in the "Letter of Going Out to the Army" written by Zhuge Liang, the chancellor of the Shu Han dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period.

However, talking about war on paper does not only appear in literary works, it has also occurred in actual wars. One of the most famous examples is the anti-Japanese pirate battle during the Ming dynasty - the Pingyang Campaign.

Before the Pingyang Campaign, the Ming dynasty army had attempted to attack Japanese pirates multiple times, but all ended in failure. Therefore, Li Chengliang, a Ming dynasty general, decided to plan the campaign through talking about war on paper. He drew detailed maps of the battlefield and plans for troop deployments on paper, and submitted this plan to the emperor.

However, despite Li Chengliang's plan looking perfect on paper, many difficulties arose during actual execution. Due to factors such as complex terrain and adverse weather conditions, the Ming dynasty army was unable to advance smoothly according to the plan. Ultimately, the campaign ended in failure for the Ming dynasty army.

This example teaches us that while talking about war on paper can serve as a strategic planning tool, it cannot replace practical action and the accumulation of experience. Only by constantly summing up lessons and experiences in practice can one truly become an excellent military commander.

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