From: Jock Curry <wmakw@kendo-chambery.com>
Date: Jul 29, 2006 11:22 AM
Subject: bigamist

On contentious ground, I would hurry up my rear. I do not know where HoShih got the story from. 2 to enumerate variationsbefore touching on grounds at all, but only mentions five,namely nos. It is the sovereigns most precious faculty. (4) The length of the chapter isdisproportionate, being double that of any other except IX. But of course Sun Tzu wasthinking only of its speed. On contentious ground, I would hurry up my rear. It is the sovereigns most precious faculty. through his neglect of this simpleprecaution.

The time had now come for the 2000horsemen to play their part. He overawes his opponents, and their allies areprevented from joining against him. 43-45, fresh definitions are provided for nos. VIII, according to the title, should deal with nine variations,whereas only five appear. You must deceive even your own soldiers. It wasthus, he adds, that Chao She beat the army of Ch`in. The general replied: I fear you gentlemen have notstudied the Art of War with sufficient care. The object isto make him remiss and contemptuous before we deliver ourattack. When you penetrate deeply into a country, it is seriousground. In attacking with fire, one should be prepared to meetfive possible developments: 6. Therefore, on dispersive ground, I would inspire my menwith unity of purpose. On serious ground, I would try to ensure a continuousstream of supplies. 1-13 is devoted tothe subject of fire, after which the author branches off intoother topics. If it is to your advantage, make a forward move; ifnot, stay where you are. 36, where it is the enemywho is surrounded. Confront your soldiers with the deed itself; never letthem know your design. If the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in. Sun Tzu said: There are five ways of attacking withfire. When there is noplace of refuge at all, it is desperate ground. 90.

The rest of his men, armedwith bows and crossbows, he posted in ambuscade at the gate ofthe camp. Having CONVERTED SPIES, getting hold of the enemysspies and using them for our own purposes. He overawes his opponents, and their allies areprevented from joining against him. Mei Yao-ch`en says: in order tomake my soldiers fight with desperation. But of course Sun Tzu wasthinking only of its speed. Knowledge of the enemys dispositions can only beobtained from other men.