1. Laying Plans
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The general that hearkens to my counsel and acts upon it, will conquer: let such a one be retained in command! The general that hearkens not to my counsel nor acts upon it, will suffer defeat: let such a one be dismissed! #
The form of this paragraph reminds us that Sun Tzu's treatise was composed expressly for the benefit of his patron Ho Lu, king of the Wu State.
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Kris Kielbasa says:
Sun Tzu's true meaning of this statement is that the power of one's forces are as the energy in a bent crossbow. And upon the leader's command, the trigger is released and the force of his army or crossbow bolt are driven into the enemy. #
Dec 28, 2007