敌战计 · 势均博弈谋略
Strategies for situations of equal strength. These stratagems emphasize concealment, patience, and finding hidden advantages.
Use bluff and deception to create the illusion of strength. Make the enemy believe you have resources or capabilities you do not.
Explore: Creating Something Out of Nothing →Pretend to attack in one direction while secretly advancing in another. Use visible preparations to mask your true intentions.
Explore: Openly Repairing the Plank Road While Secretly Marching Through Chencang →Wait for the enemy to destroy themselves. When opponents are fighting among themselves, stay out of it and let them weaken each other.
Explore: Observing the Fire from Across the River →Maintain friendly relations while secretly preparing to strike. Charm and trust-building mask your true hostile intentions.
Explore: Hiding a Dagger Behind a Smile →Accept a minor loss to achieve a greater gain. Sacrifice something small to protect something more valuable.
Explore: Sacrificing the Plum Tree for the Peach Tree →Exploit small opportunities as they arise. Never pass up a minor gain even while pursuing a major objective.
Explore: Leading Away a Sheep in Passing →