When In Hostile Territory-Sun Zi

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When In Hostile Territory by Sun Zi

English: On dispersive ground, the general must unite the determination of the army. On frontier ground, the general must keep the forces in close contact. When encountering key ground, the general must rush his forces forward to occupy it before the enemies does. On communicative ground, the general must be vigilant in defence. On focal ground, the general must strengthen his alliances. On serious ground, a general must ensure a continuous supply of food and provisions. On treacherous ground, a general must push his forces quickly forward so as to pass it. On constricted ground, a general must seal the points of entry and exit. On death ground, the general must fight as if he does not wish to live.

Modern: 所以散地要使军队意志统一，轻地要使军队紧密连接，争地要使军队迅速迂回敌后，交地要固守关口，衢地要谨慎防守，重地要补充粮食，圮地要迅速通过，围地要堵塞缺口，死地则要显示死战的决心，殊死拼斗。

Original: 是故散地，吾将一其志；轻地，吾将使之属；争地，吾将趋其后；交地，吾将谨其守；衢地，吾将固其结；重地，吾将继其食；圯地，否将进其途； 围地，吾将塞其阙；死地，否将示之以不活。

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From: Sun Zi Art of War Chapter 11