Principles on Invading-Sun Zi

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Principles on Invading-Sun Zi

English: The principles governing an invading force are as follows: when you have penetrated deep into the territory of the enemy, your forces must be highly focused and concentrated so that the enemy will not be able to overwhelm you. You must be able to forage and live off the resources of the enemy so that your troops will have adequate food and supplies. Nourish and nurture the troops prudently and do not tire them unnecessarily. Unite the spirit and morale of the troops and conserve and accumulate their combat prowess. When it comes to the deployment of troops, use strategies and plans that are beyond the predictions of the enemy.

Modern: 一般对敌国进攻的规律是，越深入敌境，士卒的意志越须专一，让防守之敌越是不能抵御；掠取富饶的乡村，三军就有足够粮食；注意休整军队，不使之过于劳累，鼓足士气，养精蓄锐；部署兵力，设制计谋，使敌人无法揣测我方意图。

Original: 凡为客之道：深入则专，主人不克；掠于饶野，三军足食；谨养而勿劳，并气积力；运兵计谋，为不可测。

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From: Sun Zi Art of War Chapter 11