Forms of Attack-Sun Tzu
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Forms of Attack - Sun Tzu
English:The supreme is to attack enemies’ strategies and plans, by thwarting them. Next is to attack the enemies’ strategic alliances. The next option is to attack enemy troops. Attack the enemies cities when it is the only option available.
Original: 故上兵伐谋，其次伐交，其次伐兵，攻城之法为不得已。
Modern: 用兵的上策便是先攻其谋略，使它不能实行，其次用外交手段孤立敌方，再来才用武力对付敌方，只有在不得已的情况下才攻其城。
Business Application:
From: Sun Tzu Art of War Chapter 3