Introduced the background of the compilation of the Seven Books of the Wujing, its dissemination in China, and its influence on traditional East Asian military studies. The Seven Books of Wu Jing was written in the third year of Yuanfeng in the Northern Song Dynasty (1080 AD) and officially included in the scope of the martial arts examination in the third year of Jianyan in the Southern Song Dynasty (1129 AD). Afterwards, the Seven Books of the Wujing were not only widely circulated in China, but also spread to the Korean Peninsula and Japan, exerting a profound influence on traditional military studies in modern East Asia. The article will systematically sort out the dissemination and influence of the Seven Books of the Wujing on the Korean Peninsula from three aspects: 1) exploring the clues of the introduction of the Seven Books of the Wujing during the Goryeo period; 2) Examine the application of the Seven Books of the Military Classic in military examinations, military education, and the selection of military officials during the Joseon Dynasty; 3) Based on literature records and existing versions, a glimpse of the annotations, printing, and circulation of the Seven Books of the Wujing can be obtained.

2、 The Introduction of the Seven Books of Wu Jing

Explored the introduction and influence of the Seven Books of the Wujing on the Korean Peninsula. In the Goryeo period, the official martial arts may have used the "Seven Books of Martial Arts". Although it is not directly mentioned in the "History of Goryeo", its influence can be inferred by mentioning vocabulary related to the seven martial arts classics. In the mid Goryeo period, the system of martial arts was established following the example of the Song Dynasty in China, with the establishment of the position of martial arts doctorate and martial arts study center. However, it was later abolished due to various reasons. In the late Goryeo period, Yu Xuanbao suggested the restoration of martial arts education, which was not adopted but influenced the later reformists. After the establishment of the new dynasty, the founder of Korea, Li Chenggui, explicitly proposed through his "On the Throne Teaching" that military talents should be cultivated through the study of the "Seven Books of the Martial Arts" and the art of archery, marking the official establishment of the status of the "Seven Books of the Martial Arts" in the Korean era.

3、 The Seven Books of the Martial Arts Sutra in the Korean Military Examination, Military Education, and Military Official Materials Collection during the Joseon Dynasty

The Seven Books of the Martial Arts during the Joseon Dynasty played an important role in military examinations, education, and selection of military officials. During the reign of Emperor Taizong, the martial arts examination began, and proficiency in the Seven Books of the Wu Jing was considered a necessary condition for first-class martial arts. The selection for the township examination required proficiency in all seven books. During the reign of Emperor Shizong, the "Four Books," "Five Classics," and "Seven Books of the Wujing" were listed as part of the martial arts examination, raising the requirements for Confucian classics and history. In the special exam, only one book from military books such as the Seven Books of the Wu Jing and Confucian classics and history is required. The requirements for the "Seven Books of the Wu Jing" in the martial arts examination are clearly recorded in the "Classics of the State" and the "Comprehensive Compilation of the Classics", reflecting the emphasis on the moral and ethical literacy of military talents. In terms of martial arts education, the reigns of Emperor Taizong and Emperor Shizong established regulations for official martial arts lectures and examinations of the "Seven Books of the Wujing", while the reign of Emperor Yingzu established a system of "specialized lectures by military officials in the palace". The establishment and improvement of the system of military training and reading officials laid a talent foundation for the official military training of the "Seven Books of the Military Classic". The king personally conducted a self-examination of the "Seven Books of the Wu Jing" by military officials and established a system of "specialized lectures by military officials in the palace", demonstrating the high importance that the monarch attaches to the "Seven Books of the Wu Jing". The Seven Books of Martial Arts have also been applied to cultivate and select military talents among relatives, meritorious officials, officials' children, and local warriors. In short, the Seven Books of the Wujing had a profound impact on the military construction of the country during the Joseon Dynasty.

4、 Annotations, Printing, and Transmission of the Seven Books of the Wujing on the Korean Peninsula

The annotation work of the "Seven Books of the Wujing" on the Korean Peninsula began during the reign of Emperor Sejong Li Yong, who organized the compilation of the earliest annotation book for the "Seven Books of the Wujing" in Korea, "Annotations to the Seven Books of the Wujing". During the reign of Emperor Zhengzu Li Gui, due to the lack of a readable version of the "Seven Books of the Wujing", he ordered his officials to re edit and annotate it, and adopted annotations from Ming Dynasty scholars such as He Lawabiding, forming a comprehensive work. During the Joseon Dynasty, there were also three types of Korean language versions based on Liu Yin's "Three Brief Explanations". Among them, the "New Edition of Three Brief Explanations" published in 1711 is the earliest surviving Korean translation of the "Seven Books of the Wujing". The printing and dissemination of the "Seven Books of the Wujing" in Korea began in the fifth year of the reign of Emperor Sejong, when there was already printing and trade. After the Imjin War, the Korean government printed a large number of "Seven Books of the Wujing" to compensate for the losses caused by the war. The Korean version of the Seven Books of the Wujing also spread to Japan. The versions of the "Seven Books of the Wujing" that have been passed down from the Korean era in major libraries in South Korea are mainly the Korean version of Liu Yin's "Direct Explanation of the Seven Books of the Wujing", as well as other Qing Dynasty annotated and unmarked white texts. The dissemination and popularization of the "Seven Books of the Wujing" promoted the development of military science in the Korean era, and various locally compiled military books emerged.

5、 Conclusion

After the completion of the Song Dynasty, the Seven Books of the Wujing became a must read book for martial arts classes and exams. During the Goryeo period, it may have been used as a textbook and exam content, but there is a lack of conclusive evidence. When the Joseon Dynasty was established, the "Seven Books of Martial Arts" were included in the "Teaching on the Throne" and became the core content of official martial arts training. In the Korean era, the book became the main content of martial arts lectures and exams, playing an important role in popularizing the martial arts community. After the mid-term of North Korea, the requirements for the special examination of the "Seven Books of the Military Classic" were reduced, but a comprehensive understanding of the book was still a necessary condition for passing the military examination. The characteristic of military lectures in the Joseon Dynasty was to list Confucian classics and military books as teaching materials, which emerged under the influence of the national policy of respecting Confucianism and right-wing literature. The Seven Books of the Wujing were also used to cultivate and select talents from relatives, meritorious officials, officials' children, and local warriors. The reigns of Emperor Shizu and Emperor Yingzu once organized annotations and corrections of the Seven Books of the Wujing, but both annotated versions have been lost. The existing versions of the "Seven Books of the Wujing" from the Joseon Dynasty are mainly the Korean edition, movable type edition, and copy of Liu Yin's "Direct Interpretation of the Seven Books of the Wujing". The limited number of versions of the "Seven Books of the Wujing" that have been passed down from the Joseon Dynasty is mainly due to the fact that the Joseon Dynasty was founded on Confucianism, and there was no strong motivation for martial arts exam takers and non samurai military officials to study the "Seven Books of the Wujing". The dissemination and printing of the "Seven Books of the Military Classic" during the Joseon Dynasty promoted its popularization, enhanced the military theoretical literacy of warriors, and familiarized literati with these seven important military books, promoting the development of military studies on the Korean Peninsula.