Thus the expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him.
The successful person has unusual skill at dealing with conflict and ensuring the best outcome for all.
Without local guides, your enemy employs the land as a weapon against you.
Where the army is, prices are high; when prices rise the wealth of the people is exhausted.
Birds rising in flight is a sign that the enemy is lying in ambush; when the wild animals are startled and flee he is trying to take you unaware.
If soldiers are punished before they have grown attached to you, they will not prove submissive; and, unless submissive, then will be practically useless. If, when the soldiers have become attached to you, punishments are not enforced, they will still be unless.