Why Intelligence-Sun Zi

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Why Intelligence by Sun Zi

English: Two opposing armies may be at war with each other for many years, seeking the ultimate day of victory. However, if one is reluctant to part with honour and ranks, money and gold for espionage purposes and remains ignorant of the situation of the enemy, he is extremely inhumane. Indeed such a person can never be a general of men, can never be a good assistant to the ruler and can never be a master of victories. Thus, the enlightened ruler and the capable general are able to secure victories for their military campaigns and achieve successes that surpass those of many others. The reason is because of foreknowledge.

Modern: 战争双方相持数年，是为了取胜于一旦，如果吝啬爵禄和金钱不重用间谍，以致不能了解敌情而导致失败，那就是不仁到极点。这样的将帅，不是军队的好将帅，不是国君的好帮手；这样的国君不是能打胜战的好国君。英明的国君、良好的将帅，之所以一出兵就能战胜敌人，成功地超出众人，就在于事先了解敌情。

Original: 相守数年，以争一日之胜，而爱爵禄百金，不知敌之情者，不仁之至也，非人之将也，非主之佐也，非胜之主也。故明君贤将，所以动而胜人，成功出于众者，先知也。

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From: Sun Zi Art of War Chapter 13