Wubei Zhi (Vol. 29)

...and punishments are the Yin. When rewards and punishments are balanced, then Yin and Yang are in harmony. When Yin and Yang are in harmony, the cycles of cold and heat do not err. When the seasons do not err, then the ten thousand things Ten thousand things: a traditional Chinese expression (wanwu) referring to the entirety of creation flourish in their proper time.

In military matters, the highest value is placed on harmony between superiors and subordinates. When superiors and subordinates are in harmony, the Three Armies Three Armies: a classical term for the entirety of a large military force, traditionally organized into center, left, and right divisions act as one. When the Three Armies act as one, they are of one heart when facing battle. When they are of one heart, victory is certain. Therefore, Sun Wu and Rangju Sun Wu is the personal name of Sun Tzu, the author of The Art of War; Rangju refers to Sima Rangju, another foundational military strategist of the Spring and Autumn period taught that when rewards and punishments are clear, one's prestige and power are imposed upon enemy states.

Furthermore, the Marquis of Wu original: 諸葛武侯 (Zhuge Wuhou); Zhuge Liang, the most famous strategist of the Three Kingdoms period said that there are seven types of prohibited conduct:

The first is called Lightness toward the Army Lightness: referring to a lack of gravity or treating military duty with casual disregard. This refers to: failing to arrive at the appointed time or meeting; hearing the drum but not advancing; taking advantage of laxity to linger behind; shirking duties while focusing on pleasing superiors; moving close initially but then distancing oneself again; not answering when one’s name is called; and having incomplete armor or weapons.

The second is called Arrogance toward the Army. This refers to: receiving orders but not passing them on; passing them on without accuracy, thereby confusing the officers and officials; not listening for the gongs and drums; and not watching the banners and flags.

The third is called Thievery toward the Army. This refers to: soldiers not receiving their grain rations; the army not being organized into proper units; distributing granted wealth unevenly; showing favoritism to those close to oneself; taking items that do not belong to one; and borrowing without returning...