Ancient Military Strategy Two Besiege Wei to Rescue Zhao
November 6, 2013
Instead of attacking headlong a powerful, concentrated enemy, break it up into smaller, vulnerable groups. Instead of striking first, bide your time and strike only after the enemy has struck. This strategy advises one to..
Илүү ихAncient Military Strategy Three Murder with a Borrowed Knife
November 6, 2013
When the enemy’s intention is obvious and the ally’s attitude hesitant, induce the ally to fight the enemy while preserving one’s own strength. This can be inferred from Sun. To avoid getting incriminated for his..
Илүү ихAncient Military Strategy Four Wait Leisurely for an Exhausted Enemy
November 6, 2013
It is possible to lead the enemy into an impasse without fighting. The active is weakened to strengthen the passive. The offensive and the defensive are the two fundamental elements in warfare. The offensive has..
Илүү ихAncient Military Strategy Five Loot a Burning House
November 6, 2013
When the enemy suffers from a major crisis, seize the chance to gain advantage. Resolution prevails over pliancy. A burning house falls into commotion and tumult. Thus a thief can seize the chance to loot..
Илүү ихThe enemy’s command becomes confused and unrestrained, with the symbol of Kun below and Dui above, signifying river water ready to overflow the bank. Subdue the enemy when it has thus lost its discipline. In..
Илүү ихAncient Military Strategy Seven Create Something out of Nothing
November 6, 2013
Make a false move, not to pass it for a genuine one but to transform it into a genuine one after the enemy has been convinced of its falsity. Genuine strength grows under the cover..
Илүү ихAncient Military Strategy Eight Advance Secretly by Way of Chencang
November 6, 2013
Make a false move to tie up the main force of the enemy. It is of benefit to set forth in conformity to the situation. The idiom refers to the strategy used by Liu Bang,..
Илүү ихAncient Military Strategy Eight Advance Secretly by Way of Chencang
November 6, 2013
Make a false move to tie up the main force of the enemy. It is of benefit to set forth in conformity to the situation. The idiom refers to the strategy used by Liu Bang,..
Илүү ихAncient Military Strategy Nine Watch a Fire from Across the River
November 6, 2013
When the discord of the enemy becomes apparent, take no action but instead wait for the oncoming upheaval. Cruel internecine struggles can only cause the enemy to die at its own hand. Movement at an..
Илүү ихAncient Military Strategy Ten Hide a Dagger in a Smile
November 6, 2013
Reassure the enemy to make it slack, work in secret to subdue it; prepare fully before taking action to prevent the enemy from changing its mind: This is the method of hiding a strong will..
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