Ancient Military Strategy Eleven Sacrifice a Plum to Save a Peach
6. november 2013
If loss is inevitable, decrease yin to increase yang. War, as a contest of strength, leads to losses on the part of the winner as well as the loser. The different lies in that the..
Lær merAncient Military Strategy Twelve Lead Away a Goat in Passing
6. november 2013
Take advantage of the smallest flaw; seize the smallest profit. Make use of a minor mistake of the enemy to gain a minor victory. To lead away a goat one should choose an opportune time,..
Lær merAscertain the doubtful; find out about the enemy before taking action. Return and bring the enemy’s secrets to light. This expression comes from a story in a Tang Dynasty sketchbook. The magistrate of Dangtu District,..
Lær merThe useful declines to be used, whereas the useless asks to be used. Make use of the useless. It is not I who seek help from the callow youth but the callow youth who seeks..
Lær merAncient Military Strategy Fifteen Lure the Tiger out of the Mountain
6. november 2013
Wait for Heaven to encumber the enemy and make plots to allure it. When going leads to obstruction, come back. In military context, a tiger in the mountain symbolizes a strong enemy who enjoys the..
Lær merClose in upon the defeated enemy and it will strike back; let it go and its position will weaken. Follow it closely but do not press too hard. Fritter away its strength and sap its..
Lær merAncient Military Strategy Seventeen Cast a Brick to Attract Jade
6. november 2013
Lure the enemy with counterfeits. Punish the callow youth. The expression comes from a story about two poets in the Tang Dynasty. Once, a celebrated poet named Zhao Xia was about to visit Suzhou, the..
Lær merCrush the enemy’s main force and capture its chief to disintegrate its body. A dragon compelled to fight on land is faced with an impasse. This expression is taken from a poem by the Tang..
Lær merAvoid a contest of strength with the enemy but seek to weaken its position in accordance with the image of Dui underneath Qian. The man must be completely foolish who attempts to cook water in..
Lær merAvoid a contest of strength with the enemy but seek to weaken its position in accordance with the image of Dui underneath Qian. The man must be completely foolish who attempts to cook water in..
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