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Thisconcludes what Sun Tzu has to say about grounds and thevariations
corresponding to them. For the sequel of this adventure, see chap. 1, where Sun
Tzuwarns us against coming exhausted to the attack. Wang Hsi says,fearing lest
my men be tempted to run away.
Then, until death itself comes, nocalamity need
be feared. 5, 6, 2, 8 and9 (in the order given), as well as for the tenth
ground noticedin chap. On dispersive ground, therefore, fight not.
12-14 --in
order to emphasize their importance, the commentators seem tothink.
He doesnot
move recklessly, says Chang Yu, so that when he does move,he makes no mistakes.
The best plan, then, isfor us to separate and disperse, each in a different
direction.
He carries his men deep into hostile territorybefore he shows his
hand.
Ts`ao Kungthinks it is some strategical advantage on which the enemy
isdepending. Now is the time to strike, before Hsiao Hsieneven knows that we
have got an army together. But how about the other process--the mystification
of onesown men?
VIII, according to the title, should deal with nine
variations,whereas only five appear.
Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away
withsuperstitious doubts.
When you penetrate but a little way, it is
facileground. You must deceive even your own soldiers.
5, 6, 2, 8 and9 (in the
order given), as well as for the tenth ground noticedin chap. The general
replied: I fear you gentlemen have notstudied the Art of War with sufficient
care. Liang Hsi, refusing to act on this advice, wasoverwhelmed and swept away
by the invader.
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