User blog comment:Goddess of Despair/King of Kings Round 1: Sun Tzu vs Suleiman the Magnificent/@comment-5078776-20131125011003

CFP3157'S EDGES OF MASSIVE DESTRUCTION: "So the ancient Voldemort returns..."

Sword: Sulieman the Magnificent

The Yataghan may be a shorter weapon, but it is made of lighter and hard hitting materials. The Jian is a civilian weapon, capable of only thrusting at best. The Yataghan's curve allows it to gain momentum when slashing, and still capable of blocking,  parrying, and thrusting.

Polearm: Sulieman the Magnificent

The Ottoman Halberd is made of superior materials, and what it lacks in light it makes up for in momentum and options.

Long Range: Sulieman the Magnificent

Like Leo said, the one advantage crossbows have over bows, which is power, is lost here in place of mediocre speed and small accuracy. The Recurve Bow shoots harder, farther, and with more precision.

Armor: Sulieman the Magnificent

The butted mail may tend to be weaker than riveted mail to thrusts, the mail is made of steel and protects from slashing. Sun Tzu's lamellar is made of less useful material, and is weaker to attacks.

Tactics: Sulieman the Magnificent 

The Battle of Mohacs is an actual example of tactics, deception, and improvisation. The Art of War, while useful for the less wise in tactics, is more so the basic guidelines of tactics and strategy.

Winner: Sulieman the Magnificent

Sulieman takes this battle, and rather easily. His weapons are made of superior and lighter materials, he's a superior tactician, and he's a superb leader of the Ottoman military. One of Sulieman's greatest traits as a ruler was his skill and acceptance as a leader. In this battle, his leadership and tactical skill will let him triumph over Sun Tzu easily.