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2. Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy,

but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him.

[One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or

fights not at all. [1] ]

3. By holding out advantages to him, he can cause the enemy to

approach of his own accord; or, by inflicting damage, he can make

it impossible for the enemy to draw near.

[In the first case, he will entice him with a bait; in the

second, he will strike at some important point which the enemy

will have to defend.]

4. If the enemy is taking his ease, he can harass him;

[This passage may be cited as evidence against Mei Yao- Ch'en's

interpretation of I. § 23.]

if well supplied with food, he can starve him out; if quietly

encamped, he can force him to move.

5. Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march

swiftly to places where you are not expected.

6. An army may march great distances without distress, if it

marches through country where the enemy is not.