Exploration of Accessing to Inner Thoughts and a New Model of Ancient Intelligence Work—Based on the Tai Bai Yin Jing
[Research purpose]In the Tai Bai Yin Jing,a famous military book from the Tang Dynasty,Li Quan,meticulously discusses the theory and methods of how intelligence officers probe into the inner world of people in the chapter of Shu You Tan Xin Pian.Exami-ning the connotations and exploring the new approaches to ancient intelligence work hold significant value for enriching modern intelligence theory and practice.[Research method]This study employs literature analysis,content analysis,and comparative analysis to examine the Tai Bai Yin Jing.The aim is to understand the patterns of human weakness,summarize the general process and specific methods to under-stand people's inner intentions,and analyze their value.[Research conclusion]The ways to understand people's inner intentions discussed in the Tai Bai Yin Jing inherits and expands the relevant contents of the Guiguzi,focusing on and leveraging the psychological changes within the targets to gather intelligence,and exploring multifaceted approaches.The exploration and summary of the ways to understand people's inner intentions,and the concepts and ideas contained therein,have broad applications in contemporary intelligence work.This provides valuable insights for modern intelligence collection and counterespionage to consider and refer to.
intelligence psychologyintelligence thoughtintelligence workways to access people's inner thoughtsTai Bai Yin JingGuiguzi