On LIU Xiang's Thoughts of Vertical Integration and Transverse Coalition from His Work The Strategies of the Warring States

The sections of LIU Xiang's The Strategies of the Warring States concerning the vertical integration and transverse coalition are characterized by tailoring recombination, deliberate fabrication and implied commendation and depreciation. This shows his strong thought of unification which was closely related with his family background, education, character and the situation of the time