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Chains of tricks.
Interpretation:
To a numerous enemy
There is no way to openly resist.
Trick him into tying you up
This way he will lose his powers.
The stratagem of chains is for the enemy to chain himself and become vulnerable to attack. Tie first - then attack! The combination of these two tricks can destroy even the most powerful army.
There is no way to openly resist.
Trick him into tying you up
This way he will lose his powers.
The stratagem of chains is for the enemy to chain himself and become vulnerable to attack. Tie first - then attack! The combination of these two tricks can destroy even the most powerful army.
Historical example:
The famous strategist Pan Tun was an extraordinary person; all commanders sought his advice. During the turmoil, he found refuge in the kingdom of Wu, which was soon attacked by Cao Cao, the commander of the Han kingdom. The military leader of the Wu kingdom asked the strategist what was the easiest way to defeat Cao Cao.
- If you want to destroy Cao Cao's fleet, you need to set his ships on fire. But since the Yangtze River is wide, the ships will easily disperse and escape the fire. You will achieve victory only if the enemy ships are chained together,” said Pan Tun.
After some time, a man from the Han kingdom came to Pan Tong and offered to go into the service of Cao Cao. At the new place, Pan Tong was greeted with all courtesy. General Cao Cao took him to inspect his fleet. The strategist expressed his opinion:
- The parking and training system of your fleet is excellently organized, but the health and morale of the warriors leaves much to be desired.
Cao Cao admitted that his warriors from the northern plains did not tolerate the local climate and sailing on water.
- This matter can be improved. It is necessary to tie all the ships with strong chains. Then the pitching will decrease, and your warriors will feel much better.
Cao Cao followed the advice and began crossing the Yangtze. Seeing the enemy ships, he believed in success. But the warriors of the Wu kingdom began to throw burning arrows at the Han ships. Soon the entire fleet was on fire, as all the ships were tightly chained. The fire quickly destroyed all of Cao Cao's forces.
- If you want to destroy Cao Cao's fleet, you need to set his ships on fire. But since the Yangtze River is wide, the ships will easily disperse and escape the fire. You will achieve victory only if the enemy ships are chained together,” said Pan Tun.
After some time, a man from the Han kingdom came to Pan Tong and offered to go into the service of Cao Cao. At the new place, Pan Tong was greeted with all courtesy. General Cao Cao took him to inspect his fleet. The strategist expressed his opinion:
- The parking and training system of your fleet is excellently organized, but the health and morale of the warriors leaves much to be desired.
Cao Cao admitted that his warriors from the northern plains did not tolerate the local climate and sailing on water.
- This matter can be improved. It is necessary to tie all the ships with strong chains. Then the pitching will decrease, and your warriors will feel much better.
Cao Cao followed the advice and began crossing the Yangtze. Seeing the enemy ships, he believed in success. But the warriors of the Wu kingdom began to throw burning arrows at the Han ships. Soon the entire fleet was on fire, as all the ships were tightly chained. The fire quickly destroyed all of Cao Cao's forces.