It is imperative to contest all factions for complete victory, so the army is not garrisoned and the profit can be total. This is the law of strategic siege.

The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men.

The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.

So a military force has no constant formation, water has no constant shape: the ability to gain victory by changing and adapting according to the opponent is called genius.

A warrior who is prepared to fight must also be prepared to die.

All warfare is based on deception. If your enemy is superior, evade him. If angry, irritate him. If equally matched, fight and if not: split and re-evaluate.

If you are strong, appear weak. But if you are weak, appear strong.