• Hold out baits to entice the enemy. Feign disorder and crush him.

• If he is secure at all points be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength evade him.

• If your opponent is of choleric temper seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak that he may grow arrogant.

• If he is taking his ease give him no rest. If his forces are united separate them.

• Attack him where he is unprepared appear where you are not expected.

• These military devices leading to victory must not be divulged beforehand.