Signals from Formation-Sun Tzu

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Signals from Formation-Sun Tzu

English: When the light chariots leave the main force to take up flank positions, the enemy is gearing up formation for the battle. When there is much movement among the soldiers and chariots of the enemy, rushing to take up positions, his reinforcement has arrived. When half of the troops of the enemy are advancing while the other are withdrawing, he is attempting to lure you.

Modern: 敌战车先出而占据翼侧，是在布列阵势；敌军急速奔走并摆开兵车列阵，是祈求与我决战；敌军半近半退，是要引诱我军；

Original: 轻车先出居其侧者，陈也；奔走而陈兵者，期也；半进半退者，诱也。

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From: Sun Tzu Art of War Chapter 9