1. Laying Plans

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If he is taking his ease, give him no rest.

This is probably the meaning though Mei Yao-ch`en has the note: "while we are taking our ease, wait for the enemy to tire himself out." The YU LAN has "Lure him on and tire him out."

If his forces are united, separate them.

Less plausible is the interpretation favored by most of the commentators: "If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them."

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neal saget said:

omg sun tzu is like the greatest commander in the world well.. he was he rocks and so do you. #

Jan 21, 2009

neal saget said:

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo rock on sun tzu #

Jan 21, 2009

Soldier says:

Sun Tzu said that. #

Mar 20, 2009

ZunZoo said:

The ultimate "Dawn of War:2" reference guide... #

Nov 04, 2009

deeptha says:

This is also called The Death Trap. Sun Tzu did this in his war and came out with result that was thought to be unachievable. This looks a great tactic to me and looking forward to use it soon ( of cause not in war as such no death involve :) ) #

Dec 31, 2009

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