Deploying The Army #2

The Master Said...

Crossing water , you must move to distance yourself from it. When the invading army crosses water in his advance, do not meet him in the water. It is to your advantage to let him get halfway across and then attack him. Wanting to join the enemy in battle, do not meet his invading force near water. Take up a position on high ground facing the sunny side that is not downstream from the enemy. this is positioning the army when near water.

JCL

Deploying The Army #1

The Master Said...

In positioning your armies and assessing the enemy;

Pass through the mountains keeping to the valleys; pitch camp on high ground facing the sunny side; and joining battle in the hills, do not ascend to engage the enemy. This is positioning an army in the mountains.

Adapting to the Nine Contingecies (Pien) #9

The Master said....

These five traits are generally faults in a commander, and can prove disastrous in the conduct of war. Since an army's being routed and its commander slain is invariably the consequence the consequence of these five dangerous traits, they must be given careful consideration.

JCL

My Apologies...

I admit I have not been posting as I should have but its been a bit hectic!....

JCL

Adapting to the Nine Contingecies (Pien) #8

The Master Said...

There are five traits in a commander: If he has reckless disregard for life, he can be killed; if he is determined to live at all costs, he can be captured; if he has a volatile temper, he can be provoked; if he is a man of uncompromising honor, he is open to insult; if he loves his people, he can easily troubled and upset.....

JCL

Adapting to the Nine Contingecies (Pien) #7

The Master said...

The art of using troops is this:

Do not depend on the enemy not coming; depend rather on being ready for him. Do not depend on the enemy not attacking; depend rather on having a position that cannot be attacked....

Adapting to the Nine Contingecies (Pien) #6

The Master Said....

For this reason, to subjugate neighboring states, use the threat of injury; to keep them in service, drive them on; to lure them out, use the prospect of gain...

JCL