Basic Deployment Rules-Sun Tzu

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Basic Deployment Rules - Sun Tzu

English: By mastering the principles of the four different situations for deployment of troops, the Yellow Emperor was able to conquer the other warlords of the surrounding areas. In general, an army prefers to take up positions on high ground and detests occupying low ground. It favors positions that are bright and sunny and detest places that are dark. It prefers to nourish its troops by locating in areas where food and supplies are in abundance. An army that does not suffer from disease and sickness is bound to win all battles.

Modern: 以上四种“处军”法则的好处，是黄帝能战胜“四帝”的重要原因。大凡驻军都喜欢高地而厌恶低处，偏向阳亮之地，厌恶阴湿之地，接近水草以保持供应，这样一来军队不易生病，也就给胜利多一个保障。

Original: 凡此四军之利，黄帝之所以胜四帝也。凡军好高而恶下，贵阳而贱阴，养生而处实。军无百疾，是谓必胜。

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From: Sun Tzu Art of War Chapter 9