混战计 · 多方周旋谋略
Strategies for chaotic multi-party situations. These stratagems teach how to navigate confusion and emerge stronger.
Undermine the enemy's source of strength. Instead of confronting the problem directly, eliminate what sustains it.
Explore: Removing the Firewood from Under the Pot →Exploit confusion and disorder. When multiple parties are in conflict, the resulting chaos creates opportunities.
Explore: Fishing in Troubled Waters →Escape by leaving a facade behind. Create a convincing illusion of presence while the real force moves elsewhere.
Explore: The Cicada Sheds Its Shell →Cut off the enemy's escape routes. Ensure total victory by eliminating all avenues of retreat.
Explore: Shutting the Door to Catch the Thief →Form alliances with distant powers while attacking nearby enemies. Avoid fighting on multiple fronts simultaneously.
Explore: Befriending the Distant While Attacking the Near →Request passage through a weaker state to attack a third party — then use the opportunity to conquer the state you passed through.
Explore: Offering a Path of Retreat →