02.007 Then even the wisest of counsels...

[Vesting]

Originally posted by sonshi
Then even the wisest of counsels would not be able to avert the consequences that must ensue.

In case of deep trouble, during a prolonged war, don't expect others to come to help to get you out of it. You're on you own.

[Hazard]

Originally posted by sonshi
Then even the wisest of counsels would not be able to avert the consequences that must ensue.

The army is the physical embodiment of the general's will to be imposed on the enemy. If your opponent has an army and you don't, you are at his will. If you have no army to be your hand of influence you are doomed to failure and subjugation.

[Hephaestus]

Originally posted by sonshi
Then even the wisest of counsels would not be able to avert the consequences that must ensue.

This stresses that your plans and actions must be laid out before your morale and equipment conditions drop, and a swift victory must be made. You are weakest to an attack immediately after you yourself have attacked.

[Bubishi]

Originally posted by sonshi
Then even the wisest of counsels would not be able to avert the consequences that must ensue.

If an army is too weak to protect weaknesses that have been attacked, suffering and defeat will be unavoidable.

No one will be able to prevent it.

[Duncan]

Originally posted by sonshi
Then even the wisest of counsels would not be able to avert the consequences that must ensue.

Don't expect good advice to be a replacement for bullets, beans, and gas. If you are spent - that's it. You can't force a military solution if you cannot keep your army supplied. You better start looking for other options.

There's an interesting scene in A Bridge Too Far. A group of German officers are asking their General what they should do. His answer is, "End the war of course!" His officers laugh and reply that he has never lost a battle. To this he replies, "I'm still young." He understands that the armed forces and Germany are spent. He realises that wisdom cannot replace supplies and failed morale.

Found it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch56NAL1C-I

[Yin]

Originally Posted by sonshi

Then even the wisest of counsels would not be able to avert the consequences that must ensue.

when it is too late it is too late

This verse stresses the importance of foresight cultivation, temple of darkness cultivation and remain in the dark.