17. Tossing out a brick to get a jade

“Tossing out a brick to get a jade” means to lure your enemy in the prospect of gain to obtain something far more valuable as the enemy goes for the bait. From illusion to schemes, make your enemies do what you want them to do in order to use it to your advantage… Continue reading
16. Let loose in order to capture

“Let loose in order to capture” is a phrase where you let your enemies loose in order to capture them without wasting more energy and resources. By exhausting your enemies’ energy by letting them escape, they will start to surrender when they know it is fruitless. Leave them a path to run so they will… Continue reading
15. Lure the Tiger out of the Mountain

“Lure the tiger out of the mountain” is a phrase used to lure an enemy out of their fixed position. The reason why they are fixed in that particular position is because it is very advantageous to them. Lure your enemies away from their position to separate their source of strength. Only then will… Continue reading
There’s a beginning and an end. Acknowledge it to understand the workings of space and time. Foresee the end from seeing the beginning. Only then will opportunities can be easily seized, and crisis can be easily avoided. If you understand the way of life, you can foresee the beginning and the end.

Know the beginning to know the end. The beginning and… Continue reading
14. Borrow a Corpse to Resurrect the Dead

“Borrow a corpse to resurrect the dead” implies using something that has been long forgotten or outdated for your own goals. Things of the past (methods, technology and even ideas) can be used for the future. Bring things of old and make it new again. You can also learn from the past to understand… Continue reading