- 02.001 Generally, the requirements of warfare are this way...
- 02.002 Only then can one hundred thousand troops be raised.
- 02.003 When doing battle, seek a quick victory...
- 02.004 If troops lay siege to a walled city...
- 02.005 If the army is exposed to a prolonged campaign...
- 02.006 When weapons are blunted, and ardor dampened...
- 02.007 Then even the wisest of counsels...
- 02.008 Therefore, I have heard of military campaigns...
- 02.009 Therefore, if one is not fully cognizant of the dangers...
- 02.010 Those skilled in doing battle do not raise troops...
- 02.011 Take equipment from home but take provisions...
- 02.012 A nation can be impoverished by the army when it...
- 02.013 Those in proximity to the army will sell goods...
- 02.014 When all strength has been exhausted and resources...
- 02.015 Therefore, a wise general will strive to feed off...
- 02.016 Killing the enemy is a matter of arousing anger...
- 02.017 Replace the enemy's flags and standards with our...
- 02.018 Therefore, the important thing in doing battle is victory...
- 02.019 Therefore, a general who understands warfare is the guardian...