Treatise on Military Preparation: Coastal Defense of Zhejiang

Shaoxing was a key administrative and cultural center known for its intricate network of canals and proximity to the Qiantang River estuary.

Hangzhou, the provincial capital and the southern terminus of the Grand Canal, was of supreme strategic and economic importance to the Ming state.

Jiaxing served as a critical coastal defense point and a transitional zone between the Zhejiang and southern Jiangsu regions.

Examination of Military Strategic Terrain in Zhejiang

original: 兵險考 (Bingxian Kao). This section analyzes the "danger" or strategic advantage of the local landscape—mountains, rivers, and coastal shoals—from a defensive perspective.

Military Affairs and Administrative Matters of Zhejiang

original: 事宜 (Shiyi). This term refers to the specific arrangements, logistics, and standing orders required to manage the province's military readiness.