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| What are the "5 Constant Factors" to be taken into account when seeking to determine the condition obtaining to the field? |
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| Moral Law, Heaven, Earth, The Commander, Method and Discipline |
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| Causes people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they may follow him regardless of their lives or any danger |
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| Refers to the "general economy" of the heavens or the sky, including the 5 elements, the 4 seasons, weather, etc. |
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| comprises of distances, danger and security, open grounds and narrow passes, and chances of survival. |
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| Stands for the virtues of Wisdom, Sincerity, Benevolence, Courage, and Strictness. |
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| Proper command of the army at each level, strong rank structure, especially amoung officers, maintenance of supply routes, and control of military expenditure. |
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| Basis of Comparison for armies |
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1.) Which of the two sovereigns is imbued with Moral Law?
2.) Which of the two generals has the most ability?
3.) With whom lie the advantages derived from Heaven and Earth?
4.) On which side is discipline more rigorously enforced?
5.) Which army is stronger?
6.) On which side are officers and men more highly trained?
7.) In which are is there a greater consistancy both in reward and punishment?
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When able to attack, ____ ______.
When using our forces, __ ____ ____ ________. |
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| seem unable; we must seem inactive |
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| When we are near, we must make the enemy believe __ ___ ___ ____, and when far away, we must make him believe __ ___ ____. |
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| we are far away; we are near. |
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| If the enemy is secure at all points, _______ ___ ___. If he is in superior strength, _____ ___. |
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| prepare for him; evade him |
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| If the enemy forces are united, ________ ____. |
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Attack the enemy where ____ __ __________.
Appear where ___ ___ ___ ________.
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| he is unprepared; you are not expected |
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