This Chapte is an excerpt from The Art of War, specifically Chapter 57, detailing Jiang Taigong's advice to King Wu on selecting elite cavalry warriors. Key selection criteria included age (under 40), height (seven feet five inches or taller), exceptional physical prowess, and superior horsemanship and archery skills. The ideal warrior demonstrated advanced tactical abilities, navigating challenging terrain and effectively disrupting enemy formations. These highly skilled individuals, deemed "warriors of the cavalry," were considered invaluable and deserving of generous treatment.