原文：

李如松，字子茂，辽东人也。少有大志，精于骑射，勇力过人。万历初年，以父荫入仕，屡从征伐，所向披靡。尝随父李成梁平定朝鲜之乱，以功授都指挥使。后任蓟辽总兵官，镇守边疆，威名远播。

时倭寇侵扰东南沿海，朝廷命如松率师征讨。如松善于用兵，常出奇制胜。其麾下将士皆骁勇善战，所至克捷。然性刚愎自用，不听谏言，亦为其败绩之因。

晚年因事革职，家居数载。卒年五十六岁。史称其“才略过人，然刚愎自用，终不得善终”。

翻译：

Li Ruzong, styled Zimao, was from Liaodong. He had great ambitions since his youth and excelled in horseback riding and archery, possessing extraordinary strength. In the early years of Emperor Wanli's reign, he entered officialdom through his father's influence and repeatedly participated in military campaigns, achieving victories wherever he went. He once accompanied his father, Li Chengliang, to suppress the rebellion in Korea and was appointed as the Commander for his contributions. Later, he served as the General of Jizhong and Liaoyang, guarding the frontier, and earned a reputation across the land.

At that time, Japanese pirates were harassing the southeastern coastal areas. The court ordered Li Ruzong to lead an army to counterattack. Li Ruzong was adept at strategy and often achieved victories by employing unexpected tactics. His subordinates were all brave and fierce fighters, and they won every battle they engaged in. However, he was stubborn and refused to listen to advice, which also became the reason for his setbacks.

In his later years, he was dismissed from office due to certain incidents and spent several years at home. He died at the age of fifty-six. Historians commented on him as "having extraordinary talents but being too stubborn, thus failing to have a good end."

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