《百战奇略·第二卷·爱战》
魏文侯鉴于吴起善于用兵，廉洁公正，深得士兵拥护，就委派他为将镇守西河地区。在此期间，他先后同诸侯大战七十六次，而获全胜的作战有六十四次之多。
文侯以吴起用兵廉平，得士卒心，使守西河，与诸侯大战七十六，全胜六十四。
In view of Wu Qi's skill in warfare, integrity and uprightness, and the deep support he enjoyed among his soldiers, Wei Wenhou appointed him to defend the Xiyi region. During this period, he fought 76 battles against various feudal lords and was victorious in 64 of them.