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[That is, cutting up the army into regiments, companies, etc.,

with subordinate officers in command of each. Tu Mu reminds us of

Han Hsin's famous reply to the first Han Emperor, who once said

to him: "How large an army do you think I could lead?" "Not more

than 100,000 men, your Majesty." "And you?" asked the Emperor.

"Oh!" he answered, "the more the better."]

2. Fighting with a large army under your command is nowise

different from fighting with a small one: it is merely a question

of instituting signs and signals.

3. To ensure that your whole host may withstand the brunt of the

enemy's attack and remain unshaken-this is effected by manoeuvers

direct and indirect.