36 STRATEGIES OF ANCIENT CHINA - SAN GUO YAN YI
"The Thirty-Six Strategies" is a a Chinese collection of 36 proverbs commented as militaristic tactics.
Often attributed to Sun Tzu, this is generally rejected by scholars since Sun Tzu lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of China, while most of the 36 proverbs postdate that. It is believed by many to have been written by Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period.
These strategies are traps and counter traps and if all else fail, it is better to run away and fight on another day.
Chapter 6 - Defeat Strategies Desperate Straits
• Strategy 31 "美人计" – ( Mei Ren Ji) The beauty trap. (The tender trap, use a woman to ensnare a man.)
o Send your enemy beautiful women to cause discord within his camp. This strategy can work on three levels. First, the ruler becomes so enamored with the beauty that he neglects his duties and allows his vigilance to wane. Second, other males at court will begin to display aggressive behavior that inflames minor differences hindering co-operation and destroying morale. Third, other females at court, motivated by jealousy and envy, begin to plot intrigues further exacberating the situation.
• Strategy 32 "空城计" – (Kong Cheng Ji) Empty fort. (Mental trap, empty a fort to make enemy think it is filled with traps.)
o When the enemy is superior in numbers and your situation is such that you expect to be overrun at any moment, then drop all pretence of military preparedness and act casually. Unless the enemy has an accurate description of your situation this unusual behavior will arouse suspicions. With luck he will be dissuaded from attacking.
• Strategy 33 "反间计" – ( Fan Jian Ji) Let the enemy's spy sow discord in the enemy camp. (Use enemy's own spy to spread false information.)
o Undermine your enemy's ability to fight by allowing enemy's spy to remain within your ranks,while you feed false information causing enemy discord with his friends, allies, advisors, family, commanders, soldiers, and population. Preoccupied settling internal disputes, your enemy's ability to attack or defend is compromised and your control of him is increased.
• Strategy 34 "苦肉计" – (Ku Ruo Ji) Inflict injury on one's self to win the enemy's trust. (Fall into a trap; become baited.)
o Pretending to be injured has two possible applications. In the first, the enemy is lulled into relaxing his guard since he no longer considers you to be an immediate threat. The second is a way of ingratiating yourself to your enemy by pretending the injury was caused by a mutual enemy.
• Strategy 35 "连环计" – (Lian Huan Ji) Chain together the enemy's ships. (Never rely on but a single strategy.)
o In important matters one should use several strategies applied simultaneously. Keep different plans operating in an overall scheme; in this manner if any one strategy fails you would still have several others to fall back on.
• The 36th strategy "走为上" – (Zuo Wei Shang) Run away to fight another day.
o If it becomes obvious that your current course of action will lead to defeat then retreat and regroup. When your side is losing there are only three choices remaining: surrender, compromise, or escape. Surrender is complete defeat, compromise is half defeat, but escape is not defeat. As long as you are not defeated, you still have a chance.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
PART 5- REPLACEMENT STRATEGIES 25 to30
36 STRATEGIES OF ANCIENT CHINA - SANGUO ONLINE COMMUNITY
"The Thirty-Six Strategies" is a a Chinese collection of 36 proverbs commented as militaristic tactics.
Often attributed to Sun Tzu, this is generally rejected by scholars since Sun Tzu lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of China, while most of the 36 proverbs postdate that. It is believed by many to have been written by Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period.
This set of strategies focus on replacing, removing and exchanging- the good with bad to weaken the enemies. The guest become the host, dead tree bear fruits and using analogies and distraction to create confusion.
Chapter 5 - Proximate Strategies Gaining Grounds
• Strategy 25 "偷梁换柱" - (Tuo Liang Huan Zhu) Replace the beams with rotten timbers.
o Disrupt the enemy's formations, interfere with their methods of operations, change the rules in which they are used to following, go contrary to their standard training. In this way you remove the supporting pillar, the common link that makes a group of men an effective fighting force.
• Strategy 26 "指桑骂槐" – ( Zhi Sang Ma Huai ) Point at the mulberry and curse the locust.
o To discipline, control, or warn others whose status or position excludes them from direct confrontation; use analogy and innuendo. Without directly naming names, those accused cannot retaliate without revealing their complicity.
• Strategy 27 "假痴不癫" – ( Jia Chi Bu Dian) Pretend to be a pig in order to eat the tiger. (Play dumb.)
o Hide behind the mask of a fool, a drunk, or a madman to create confusion about your intentions and motivations. Lure your opponent into underestimating your ability until, overconfident, he drops his guard. Then you may attack.
• Strategy 28 "上屋抽梯" – ( Shang Wu Chou Ti) Remove the ladder when the enemy has ascended to the roof (Cross the river and destroy the bridge.)
o With baits and deceptions lure your enemy into treacherous terrain. Then cut off his lines of communication and avenue of escape. To save himself he must fight both your own forces and the elements of nature.
• Strategy 29 "树上开花" – ( Shu Shang Kai Hua) Deck the tree with false blossoms.
o Tying silk blossoms on a dead tree gives the illusion that the tree is healthy. Through the use of artifice and disguise make something of no value appear valuable; of no threat appear dangerous; of no use appear useful.
• Strategy 30 "反客为主" – ( Fan Ke Wei Zhu) Make the host and the guest exchange places.
o Defeat the enemy from within by infiltrating the enemy's camp under the guise of cooperation, surrender, or peace treaties. In this way you can discover his weakness and then, when the enemy's guard is relaxed, strike directly at the source of his strength.
"The Thirty-Six Strategies" is a a Chinese collection of 36 proverbs commented as militaristic tactics.
Often attributed to Sun Tzu, this is generally rejected by scholars since Sun Tzu lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of China, while most of the 36 proverbs postdate that. It is believed by many to have been written by Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period.
This set of strategies focus on replacing, removing and exchanging- the good with bad to weaken the enemies. The guest become the host, dead tree bear fruits and using analogies and distraction to create confusion.
Chapter 5 - Proximate Strategies Gaining Grounds
• Strategy 25 "偷梁换柱" - (Tuo Liang Huan Zhu) Replace the beams with rotten timbers.
o Disrupt the enemy's formations, interfere with their methods of operations, change the rules in which they are used to following, go contrary to their standard training. In this way you remove the supporting pillar, the common link that makes a group of men an effective fighting force.
• Strategy 26 "指桑骂槐" – ( Zhi Sang Ma Huai ) Point at the mulberry and curse the locust.
o To discipline, control, or warn others whose status or position excludes them from direct confrontation; use analogy and innuendo. Without directly naming names, those accused cannot retaliate without revealing their complicity.
• Strategy 27 "假痴不癫" – ( Jia Chi Bu Dian) Pretend to be a pig in order to eat the tiger. (Play dumb.)
o Hide behind the mask of a fool, a drunk, or a madman to create confusion about your intentions and motivations. Lure your opponent into underestimating your ability until, overconfident, he drops his guard. Then you may attack.
• Strategy 28 "上屋抽梯" – ( Shang Wu Chou Ti) Remove the ladder when the enemy has ascended to the roof (Cross the river and destroy the bridge.)
o With baits and deceptions lure your enemy into treacherous terrain. Then cut off his lines of communication and avenue of escape. To save himself he must fight both your own forces and the elements of nature.
• Strategy 29 "树上开花" – ( Shu Shang Kai Hua) Deck the tree with false blossoms.
o Tying silk blossoms on a dead tree gives the illusion that the tree is healthy. Through the use of artifice and disguise make something of no value appear valuable; of no threat appear dangerous; of no use appear useful.
• Strategy 30 "反客为主" – ( Fan Ke Wei Zhu) Make the host and the guest exchange places.
o Defeat the enemy from within by infiltrating the enemy's camp under the guise of cooperation, surrender, or peace treaties. In this way you can discover his weakness and then, when the enemy's guard is relaxed, strike directly at the source of his strength.
PART 4- CHAOS STRATEGIES 19 TO 24
36 STRATEGIES OF ANCIENT CHINA - SANGUO ONLINE COMMUNITY
"The Thirty-Six Strategies" is a a Chinese collection of 36 proverbs commented as militaristic tactics. Often attributed to Sun Tzu, this is generally rejected by scholars since Sun Tzu lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of China, while most of the 36 proverbs postdate that. It is believed by many to have been written by Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period.
This is a series of diverse strategies depending on the way the enemies present themselves, removing their strong support, creatinf illusions if you are weak, create confusions, using the resources of ally and friends, and be determined to achieve quick decisive and complete victory and not to prolong and expose yourself to future counter attackes.
Chapter 4 - Chaos Strategies In Confused Situations
• Strategy 19 "釜底抽薪" – (Fu Di Chou Xin) Remove the firewood under the cooking pot. (Remove the stick from the axe.)
o When faced with an enemy too powerful to engage directly you must first weaken him by undermining his foundation and attacking his source of power.
• Strategy 20 "混水摸鱼" –(Hun Shui Mo Yu) Fish in disturbed waters.
o Before engaging your enemy's forces create confusion to weaken his perception and judgment. Do something unusual, strange, and unexpected as this will arouse the enemy's suspicion and disrupt his thinking. A distracted enemy is thus more vulnerable.
• Strategy 21 "金蝉脱壳" – (Jin Chan Tuo Qiao) Slough off the cicada's shell. (False appearances mislead the enemy.)
o When you are in danger of being defeated, and your only chance is to escape and regroup, then create an illusion. While the enemy's attention is focused on this artifice, secretly remove your men leaving behind only the facade of your presence.
• Strategy 22 "关门捉贼" – ( Guan Men Zhuo Zei) Shut the door to catch the thief.
o If you have the chance to completely capture the enemy then you should do so thereby bringing the battle or war to a quick and lasting conclusion. To allow your enemy to escape plants the seeds for future conflict. But if they succeed in escaping, be wary of giving chase.
• Strategy 23 "远交近攻" – (Yuan Jiao Jin Gong) Befriend a distant state while attacking a neighbor.
o It is known that nations that border each other become enemies while nations separated by distance and obstacles make better allies. When you are the strongest in one field, your greatest threat is from the second strongest in your field, not the strongest from another field.
• Strategy 24 "假道伐虢" – (Jia Dao Fa Guo) Obtain safe passage to conquer the Kingdom of Guo.
o Borrow the resources of an ally to attack a common enemy. Once the enemy is defeated, use those resources to turn on the ally that lent you them in the first place.
"The Thirty-Six Strategies" is a a Chinese collection of 36 proverbs commented as militaristic tactics. Often attributed to Sun Tzu, this is generally rejected by scholars since Sun Tzu lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of China, while most of the 36 proverbs postdate that. It is believed by many to have been written by Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period.
This is a series of diverse strategies depending on the way the enemies present themselves, removing their strong support, creatinf illusions if you are weak, create confusions, using the resources of ally and friends, and be determined to achieve quick decisive and complete victory and not to prolong and expose yourself to future counter attackes.
Chapter 4 - Chaos Strategies In Confused Situations
• Strategy 19 "釜底抽薪" – (Fu Di Chou Xin) Remove the firewood under the cooking pot. (Remove the stick from the axe.)
o When faced with an enemy too powerful to engage directly you must first weaken him by undermining his foundation and attacking his source of power.
• Strategy 20 "混水摸鱼" –(Hun Shui Mo Yu) Fish in disturbed waters.
o Before engaging your enemy's forces create confusion to weaken his perception and judgment. Do something unusual, strange, and unexpected as this will arouse the enemy's suspicion and disrupt his thinking. A distracted enemy is thus more vulnerable.
• Strategy 21 "金蝉脱壳" – (Jin Chan Tuo Qiao) Slough off the cicada's shell. (False appearances mislead the enemy.)
o When you are in danger of being defeated, and your only chance is to escape and regroup, then create an illusion. While the enemy's attention is focused on this artifice, secretly remove your men leaving behind only the facade of your presence.
• Strategy 22 "关门捉贼" – ( Guan Men Zhuo Zei) Shut the door to catch the thief.
o If you have the chance to completely capture the enemy then you should do so thereby bringing the battle or war to a quick and lasting conclusion. To allow your enemy to escape plants the seeds for future conflict. But if they succeed in escaping, be wary of giving chase.
• Strategy 23 "远交近攻" – (Yuan Jiao Jin Gong) Befriend a distant state while attacking a neighbor.
o It is known that nations that border each other become enemies while nations separated by distance and obstacles make better allies. When you are the strongest in one field, your greatest threat is from the second strongest in your field, not the strongest from another field.
• Strategy 24 "假道伐虢" – (Jia Dao Fa Guo) Obtain safe passage to conquer the Kingdom of Guo.
o Borrow the resources of an ally to attack a common enemy. Once the enemy is defeated, use those resources to turn on the ally that lent you them in the first place.
PART 3- ATTACKING STRATEGIES 13 TO 18
36 STRATEGIES OF ANCIENT CHINA - SAN GUO YAN YI
"The Thirty-Six Strategies" is a a Chinese collection of 36 proverbs commented as militaristic tactics.
Often attributed to Sun Tzu, this is generally rejected by scholars since Sun Tzu lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of China, while most of the 36 proverbs postdate that. It is believed by many to have been written by Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period.
This set of strategies - is the preparation before the attack, understanding the strengths and weaknesses- to determine the approach after assessing the weaknesses and strengths of the enemies.
Chapter 3 - Attacking Strategies
• Strategy 13 "打草惊蛇" –(Da Cao Jing She) Startle the snake by hitting the grass around it.
o When you cannot detect the opponent's plans launch a direct, but brief, attack and observe your opponent reactions. His behavior will reveal his strategy.
• Strategy 14 "借尸还魂" – (Jie Shi huan hun) Borrow another's corpse to resurrect the soul. (Raise a corpse from the dead.)
o Take an institution, a technology, or a method that has been forgotten or discarded and appropriate it for your own purpose. Revive something from the past by giving it a new purpose or to reinterpret and bring to life old ideas, customs, and traditions.
• Strategy 15 "调虎离山" – ( Diao Hu Li Shan) Entice the tiger to leave its mountain lair.
o Never directly attack an opponent whose advantage is derived from its position. Instead lure him away from his position thus separating him from his source of strength.
• Strategy 16 "欲擒姑纵" – ( Yu Qin Gu Zong) In order to capture, one must let loose.
o Cornered prey will often mount a final desperate attack. To prevent this you let the enemy believe he still has a chance for freedom. His will to fight is thus dampened by his desire to escape. When in the end the freedom is proven a falsehood the enemy's morale will be defeated and he will surrender without a fight.
• Strategy 17 "抛砖引玉" – (Pao Zhuan Yin Yu) Tossing out a brick to get a jade
o Prepare a trap then lure your enemy into the trap by using bait. In war the bait is the illusion of an opportunity for gain. In life the bait is the illusion of wealth, power, and sex.
• Strategy 18 "擒贼擒王" – ( Qin Zei Qin Wang)Defeat the enemy by capturing their chief.
o If the enemy's army is strong but is allied to the commander only by money or threats then, take aim at the leader. If the commander falls the rest of the army will disperse or come over to your side. If, however, they are allied to the leader through loyalty then beware, the army can continue to fight on after his death out of vengeance.
"The Thirty-Six Strategies" is a a Chinese collection of 36 proverbs commented as militaristic tactics.
Often attributed to Sun Tzu, this is generally rejected by scholars since Sun Tzu lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of China, while most of the 36 proverbs postdate that. It is believed by many to have been written by Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period.
This set of strategies - is the preparation before the attack, understanding the strengths and weaknesses- to determine the approach after assessing the weaknesses and strengths of the enemies.
Chapter 3 - Attacking Strategies
• Strategy 13 "打草惊蛇" –(Da Cao Jing She) Startle the snake by hitting the grass around it.
o When you cannot detect the opponent's plans launch a direct, but brief, attack and observe your opponent reactions. His behavior will reveal his strategy.
• Strategy 14 "借尸还魂" – (Jie Shi huan hun) Borrow another's corpse to resurrect the soul. (Raise a corpse from the dead.)
o Take an institution, a technology, or a method that has been forgotten or discarded and appropriate it for your own purpose. Revive something from the past by giving it a new purpose or to reinterpret and bring to life old ideas, customs, and traditions.
• Strategy 15 "调虎离山" – ( Diao Hu Li Shan) Entice the tiger to leave its mountain lair.
o Never directly attack an opponent whose advantage is derived from its position. Instead lure him away from his position thus separating him from his source of strength.
• Strategy 16 "欲擒姑纵" – ( Yu Qin Gu Zong) In order to capture, one must let loose.
o Cornered prey will often mount a final desperate attack. To prevent this you let the enemy believe he still has a chance for freedom. His will to fight is thus dampened by his desire to escape. When in the end the freedom is proven a falsehood the enemy's morale will be defeated and he will surrender without a fight.
• Strategy 17 "抛砖引玉" – (Pao Zhuan Yin Yu) Tossing out a brick to get a jade
o Prepare a trap then lure your enemy into the trap by using bait. In war the bait is the illusion of an opportunity for gain. In life the bait is the illusion of wealth, power, and sex.
• Strategy 18 "擒贼擒王" – ( Qin Zei Qin Wang)Defeat the enemy by capturing their chief.
o If the enemy's army is strong but is allied to the commander only by money or threats then, take aim at the leader. If the commander falls the rest of the army will disperse or come over to your side. If, however, they are allied to the leader through loyalty then beware, the army can continue to fight on after his death out of vengeance.
PART 2- CONFRONTATION STRATEGIES 7 to 12
36 STRATEGIES OF ANCIENT CHINA - SAN GUO
"The Thirty-Six Strategies" is a a Chinese collection of 36 proverbs commented as militaristic tactics.
Often attributed to Sun Tzu, this is generally rejected by scholars since Sun Tzu lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of China, while most of the 36 proverbs postdate that. It is believed by many to have been written by Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period.
This set of deception strategies enables one to maximise the opportunities and gains - with minimum efforts.
Chapter 2 - Enemy Dealing/ Confrontation Strategies
• Strategy 7 "无中生有" ( Wu Zhong Sheng You)- Create something from nothing.
o You use the same feint twice. Having reacted to the first and often the second feint as well, the enemy will be hesitant to react to a third feint. Therefore the third feint is the actual attack catching your enemy with his guard down.
• Strategy 8 "暗渡陈仓"( An Du Chen Cang) - Secretly utilize the Chen Chang passage. (Repair the highway to take the crude path.) e.g., the Allied invasion of Normandy and the Pas de Calais deception.
o Attack the enemy with two convergent forces. The first is the direct attack, one that is obvious and for which the enemy prepares his defense. The second is the indirect, the attack sinister, that the enemy does not expect and which causes him to divide his forces at the last minute leading to confusion and disaster.
• Strategy 9 "隔岸观火" (Ge An Guan Huo) - Watch the fires burning across the river.
o Delay entering the field of battle until all the other players have become exhausted fighting amongst themselves. Then go in full strength and pick up the pieces.
• Strategy 10 "笑里藏刀" (Xiao Li Cang Dao)- Knife sheathed in a smile.
o Charm and ingratiate yourself to your enemy. When you have gained his trust, you move against him in secret
• Strategy 11 "李代桃僵" (Li Dai Tao Jiang)- Plum tree sacrifices for the peach tree. (Sacrifice the silver to keep the gold.)
o There are circumstances in which you must sacrifice short-term objectives in order to gain the long-term goal. This is the scapegoat strategy whereby someone else suffers the consequences so that the rest do not.
• Strategy 12 "顺手牵羊" – (Shun Shou Qian Yang) Stealing a goat along the way (Take the opportunity to pilfer a goat.)
o While carrying out your plans be flexible enough to take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself, however small, and avail yourself of any profit, however slight.
"The Thirty-Six Strategies" is a a Chinese collection of 36 proverbs commented as militaristic tactics.
Often attributed to Sun Tzu, this is generally rejected by scholars since Sun Tzu lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of China, while most of the 36 proverbs postdate that. It is believed by many to have been written by Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period.
This set of deception strategies enables one to maximise the opportunities and gains - with minimum efforts.
Chapter 2 - Enemy Dealing/ Confrontation Strategies
• Strategy 7 "无中生有" ( Wu Zhong Sheng You)- Create something from nothing.
o You use the same feint twice. Having reacted to the first and often the second feint as well, the enemy will be hesitant to react to a third feint. Therefore the third feint is the actual attack catching your enemy with his guard down.
• Strategy 8 "暗渡陈仓"( An Du Chen Cang) - Secretly utilize the Chen Chang passage. (Repair the highway to take the crude path.) e.g., the Allied invasion of Normandy and the Pas de Calais deception.
o Attack the enemy with two convergent forces. The first is the direct attack, one that is obvious and for which the enemy prepares his defense. The second is the indirect, the attack sinister, that the enemy does not expect and which causes him to divide his forces at the last minute leading to confusion and disaster.
• Strategy 9 "隔岸观火" (Ge An Guan Huo) - Watch the fires burning across the river.
o Delay entering the field of battle until all the other players have become exhausted fighting amongst themselves. Then go in full strength and pick up the pieces.
• Strategy 10 "笑里藏刀" (Xiao Li Cang Dao)- Knife sheathed in a smile.
o Charm and ingratiate yourself to your enemy. When you have gained his trust, you move against him in secret
• Strategy 11 "李代桃僵" (Li Dai Tao Jiang)- Plum tree sacrifices for the peach tree. (Sacrifice the silver to keep the gold.)
o There are circumstances in which you must sacrifice short-term objectives in order to gain the long-term goal. This is the scapegoat strategy whereby someone else suffers the consequences so that the rest do not.
• Strategy 12 "顺手牵羊" – (Shun Shou Qian Yang) Stealing a goat along the way (Take the opportunity to pilfer a goat.)
o While carrying out your plans be flexible enough to take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself, however small, and avail yourself of any profit, however slight.
PART 1 - WINNING STRATEGIES 1 TO 6
36 STRATEGIES OF ANCIENT CHINA - SAN GUO YAN YI
"The Thirty-Six Strategies" is a a Chinese collection of 36 proverbs commented as militaristic tactics.
Often attributed to Sun Tzu, this is generally rejected by scholars since Sun Tzu lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of China, while most of the 36 proverbs postdate that. It is believed by many to have been written by Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period.
ANYWAY, WE SHALL START TO LEARN ABOUT WISDOM AND CONCEPT OF THESE STRATEGIES AND TO RECOGNISE THEM IN DAILY AFFAIRS:
Chapter 1 - Winning Strategies
• Strategy 1 "瞒天过海" (Man tian guo hai) - Deceive the sky to cross the ocean.
o Moving about in the darkness and shadows, occupying isolated places, or hiding behind screens will only attract suspicious attention. To lower an enemy's guard you must act in the open hiding your true intentions under the guise of common every day activities.
• Strategy 2 "围魏救赵" (Wei wei jiu zhao) - Surround Wei to rescue Zhao.
o When the enemy is too strong to attack directly, then attack something he holds dear. Know that in all things he cannot be superior. Somewhere there is a gap in the armour, a weakness that can be attacked instead.
o In other words, you may try to attack the relatives or dear ones of the enemy to weaken him psychologically.
• Strategy 3 "借刀杀人"( Jie dao sha ren) - Borrow one's hand to kill. (Kill with a borrowed knife.)
o Attack using the strength of another (because of lack of strength or do not want to use own strength). Trick an ally into attacking him, bribe an official to turn traitor, or use the enemy's own strength against him.
• Strategy 4 "以逸待劳" (yi yi dai lao) - Make your enemy tire himself out while conserving energy.
o It is an advantage to choose the time and place for battle. In this way you know when and where the battle will take place, while your enemy does not. Encourage your enemy to expend his energy in futile quests while you conserve your strength. When he is exhausted and confused, you attack with energy and purpose.
• Strategy 5 "趁火打劫" (Chen huo da jie) Use the opportunity of fire to rob others. (Loot a burning house.)
o When a country is beset by internal conflicts, when disease and famine ravage the population, when corruption and crime are rampant, then it will be unable to deal with an outside threat. This is the time to attack.
• Strategy 6 "声东击西" ( sheng dong ji xi) - Feign an attack in the east and attack in the west.
o In any battle the element of surprise can provide an overwhelming advantage. Even when face to face with an enemy, surprise can still be employed by attacking where he least expects it. To do this you must create an expectation in the enemy's mind through the use of a feint.
"The Thirty-Six Strategies" is a a Chinese collection of 36 proverbs commented as militaristic tactics.
Often attributed to Sun Tzu, this is generally rejected by scholars since Sun Tzu lived during the Spring and Autumn Period of China, while most of the 36 proverbs postdate that. It is believed by many to have been written by Zhuge Liang of the Three Kingdoms period.
ANYWAY, WE SHALL START TO LEARN ABOUT WISDOM AND CONCEPT OF THESE STRATEGIES AND TO RECOGNISE THEM IN DAILY AFFAIRS:
Chapter 1 - Winning Strategies
• Strategy 1 "瞒天过海" (Man tian guo hai) - Deceive the sky to cross the ocean.
o Moving about in the darkness and shadows, occupying isolated places, or hiding behind screens will only attract suspicious attention. To lower an enemy's guard you must act in the open hiding your true intentions under the guise of common every day activities.
• Strategy 2 "围魏救赵" (Wei wei jiu zhao) - Surround Wei to rescue Zhao.
o When the enemy is too strong to attack directly, then attack something he holds dear. Know that in all things he cannot be superior. Somewhere there is a gap in the armour, a weakness that can be attacked instead.
o In other words, you may try to attack the relatives or dear ones of the enemy to weaken him psychologically.
• Strategy 3 "借刀杀人"( Jie dao sha ren) - Borrow one's hand to kill. (Kill with a borrowed knife.)
o Attack using the strength of another (because of lack of strength or do not want to use own strength). Trick an ally into attacking him, bribe an official to turn traitor, or use the enemy's own strength against him.
• Strategy 4 "以逸待劳" (yi yi dai lao) - Make your enemy tire himself out while conserving energy.
o It is an advantage to choose the time and place for battle. In this way you know when and where the battle will take place, while your enemy does not. Encourage your enemy to expend his energy in futile quests while you conserve your strength. When he is exhausted and confused, you attack with energy and purpose.
• Strategy 5 "趁火打劫" (Chen huo da jie) Use the opportunity of fire to rob others. (Loot a burning house.)
o When a country is beset by internal conflicts, when disease and famine ravage the population, when corruption and crime are rampant, then it will be unable to deal with an outside threat. This is the time to attack.
• Strategy 6 "声东击西" ( sheng dong ji xi) - Feign an attack in the east and attack in the west.
o In any battle the element of surprise can provide an overwhelming advantage. Even when face to face with an enemy, surprise can still be employed by attacking where he least expects it. To do this you must create an expectation in the enemy's mind through the use of a feint.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
RAPHA JOKES
3-year-old Rapha :
'Our Father, Who does art in heaven,
Harold is His name.
Amen.'
A little boy Rapha was overheard praying: 'Lord, if you can't make me a better boy, don't worry about it. I'm having a real good time like I am.'
After the christening of his baby brother Rapha in church, Jabez sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the Jabez replied,
'That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home,
And I wanted to stay with you guys.'
One particular three-year-old Rapha prayed,
'And forgive us our trash baskets
As we forgive those who put trash in our baskets.'
A Sunday school teacher asked her children as they were on the way to church service, 'And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?' One bright little boy Rapha replied, 'Because people are sleeping.'
A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Jabez 8, and Rapha 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake.
Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. 'If Jesus were sitting here, He would say,
'Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait.' Jabez turned to his younger brother and said, ' Rapha , you be Jesus !'
A father was at the beach with his children When the three-year-old Rapha ran up to him, Grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore
Where a seagull lay dead in the sand. 'Daddy, what happened to him?' Rapha asked.'He died and went to Heaven,' the Dad replied.
Rapha thought a moment and then said, 'Did God throw him back own?'
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Character for January 2010
For the year of 2010, lets start off with 4 character qualities this month, and practice them consciously and make them our way of life.
Alertness and Attentiveness help us to avoid accidents and problems.
Alertness vs Carelessness
Attentiveness vs Distraction
Availability vs Self-centeredness
Boldness vs Fearfulness
God Bless You
Character for February 2010
For February, we will study 4 character qualities, and practice them consciously and make them our way of life.
Contentment is focus on self and Compassion focus on others and both are important as only with contentment will we be able to show compassion.
Contentment is focus on self and Compassion focus on others and both are important as only with contentment will we be able to show compassion.
Cautiousness vs Rashness
Compassion vs Indifference
Contentment vs Covetousness
Creativity vs Underachievement
God Bless You
Character for March 2010
For the year of 2010, we will study 4 character qualities a month, and practice them consciously and make them our way of life.
Determination and Decisiveness are the keys that enable us to take risks and stay on in spite of challenging circumstances.
Determination and Decisiveness are the keys that enable us to take risks and stay on in spite of challenging circumstances.
Decisiveness vs Double mindedness
Deference vs Offensiveness
Dependability vs inconsistency
Determination ve Faintheartedness
God Bless You
Friday, March 5, 2010
What a joke ! All Jabez ?
Let us tell you of some peoples Favorite Hymns:
The Dentist's Hymn:..........Crown Him With Many Crowns
The Weatherman's Hymn...........There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
The Contractor's Hymn..........The Church's One Foundation
The Tailor's Hymn...............Holy, Holy, Holy
The Golfer's Hymn...........There is A Green Hill Far Away
The Politician's Hymn.........Standing on the Promises
The Optometrist's Hymn..........Open My Eyes That I Might See
The IRS Agent's Hymn............I Surrender All
The Gossip's Hymn...............Pass It On
The Electrician's Hymn..........Send the Light
The Shopper's Hymn.............Sweet By and By
ABRAHAM'S RAM
Abraham wanted to upgrade his old 386 PC to Windows XP.
His son Isaac, was horrified, and exclaimed: "Pop, you can't run Windows XP on your ancient 386. Everyone knows you need a Pentium III processor and 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM for that! What are you thinking???
But Abraham, a man of faith, gazed calmly at Isaac and said, "Do not worry, my son, God will provide the RAM."
A wife invited some people to dinner.
At the table, she turned to their eight-year-old son and said,
'Would you like to say the blessing?'
'I wouldn't know what to say,' Jabez replied..
'Just say what you hear Mommy say,' the wife answered
Jabez bowed her head and said,
'Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?'
REPORT BOOK
Mother: Jabez, come here.
Jabez: Yes, mum.
Mother: You really disappoint me. Your results are getting worse.
Jabez: But but but... .I will only get my report card tomorrow
Mother: I know that, but I'm going Jakarta tomorrow so I'm scolding you now
WHERE ARE YOU BORN ?
Teacher: Where were you born?
Jabez : Singapore , Sir.
Teacher: Which part?
Jabez : All of me.
FIREFLIES
When Papa and Jabez entered their vacation cabin, they kept the lights off until they were inside to keep from attracting insects. Still, a few fireflies followed them in. Noticing them before Papa did, Jabez whispered, "It’s no use, Papa. The mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights."
Pen
A parent: Doctor my son swallowed my pen, what do I do?
Doctor: Use a pencil until I get there.
HOW OLD IS YOUR FATHER
Man: How old is your father?
Jabez: Same as me lah.
Man: How can that be?
Jabez: He only became a father when I was born mah !!!
PLAGIARISM IN COMPOSITION
Teacher: Jabez, your composition on "My Dog" is exactly the same as your brother's. Did you copy his?
Jabez: No lah, teacher. It's the same dog!
When does a mouse have to carry an umbrella?
When it is raining cats and dogs!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Stories of Kings - King Hezekiah
In the last days there will be false prophets- that promise blessings and prosperity ..etc. We must not be naïve and easily believed- we need to test it in the Spirit to see if they align with God’s word, true prophet comes with truth from God.
The encounter of King Hezekiah with the Prophet Isaiah teaches us the kind of response that will move God. When the Prophet pronounce his death. He faced the wall and prayed to God for mercy and grace , and wepted bitterly. for unmerited favors, and we know with God- His mercies are new everyday. Many people who are terminally ill and facing death face the same desperation and they need to cry out to the Lord. There are many individual who have experienced real life cancer ( final stages) – and souls are saved as they turn their lives to Jesus on the operating table or death bed even when all else is lost, they still enjoy the final victory of being saved before going to be with the Lord.
Acts 2:21
21And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'
2nd Kings 20 : 1-7 - Hezekiah's Illness
1 In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, "This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover."
2 Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, 3 "Remember, O LORD, how I have walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes." And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
4 Before Isaiah had left the middle court, the word of the LORD came to him: 5 "Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people, 'This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the temple of the LORD. 6 I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for my sake and for the sake of my servant David.' "
7 Then Isaiah said, "Prepare a poultice of figs." They did so and applied it to the boil, and he recovered.
The encounter of King Hezekiah with the Prophet Isaiah teaches us the kind of response that will move God. When the Prophet pronounce his death. He faced the wall and prayed to God for mercy and grace , and wepted bitterly. for unmerited favors, and we know with God- His mercies are new everyday. Many people who are terminally ill and facing death face the same desperation and they need to cry out to the Lord. There are many individual who have experienced real life cancer ( final stages) – and souls are saved as they turn their lives to Jesus on the operating table or death bed even when all else is lost, they still enjoy the final victory of being saved before going to be with the Lord.
Acts 2:21
21And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'
2nd Kings 20 : 1-7 - Hezekiah's Illness
1 In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to him and said, "This is what the LORD says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover."
2 Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, 3 "Remember, O LORD, how I have walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes." And Hezekiah wept bitterly.
4 Before Isaiah had left the middle court, the word of the LORD came to him: 5 "Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people, 'This is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the temple of the LORD. 6 I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for my sake and for the sake of my servant David.' "
7 Then Isaiah said, "Prepare a poultice of figs." They did so and applied it to the boil, and he recovered.
Stories of Kings- King Uzziah
King Uzziah ‘s blessings lead to pride and arrogance to overstep his boundary and authority- to take the place and duty of the priests to burn incense – leads to sufferings from physical leprosy until his death.
2nd Chronicle 26:16-18
16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, and entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. 17 Azariah the priest with eighty other courageous priests of the LORD followed him in. 18 They confronted him and said, "It is not right for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the LORD. That is for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who have been consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have been unfaithful; and you will not be honored by the LORD God."
2nd Chronicle 26:16-18
16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, and entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. 17 Azariah the priest with eighty other courageous priests of the LORD followed him in. 18 They confronted him and said, "It is not right for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the LORD. That is for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who have been consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have been unfaithful; and you will not be honored by the LORD God."
Stories of Kings- KIng Amizziah
King Amizziah submitted to God and God bless him–until he brought back the pagan Gods and threaten the prophet/messenger of God – and destruction followed.
2nd Chronicle 25:2
2 He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly. 3 After the kingdom was firmly in his control, he executed the officials who had murdered his father the king. 4 Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted in accordance with what is written in the Law, in the Book of Moses, where the LORD commanded: "Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sins."
2nd Chronicles 25:14-16
14 When Amaziah returned from slaughtering the Edomites, he brought back the gods of the people of Seir. He set them up as his own gods, bowed down to them and burned sacrifices to them.
15 The anger of the LORD burned against Amaziah, and he sent a prophet to him, who said, "Why do you consult this people's gods, which could not save their own people from your hand?"
16 While he was still speaking, the king said to him, "Have we appointed you an adviser to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?"
So the prophet stopped but said, "I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my counsel."
2nd Chronicle 25:2
2 He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly. 3 After the kingdom was firmly in his control, he executed the officials who had murdered his father the king. 4 Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted in accordance with what is written in the Law, in the Book of Moses, where the LORD commanded: "Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sins."
2nd Chronicles 25:14-16
14 When Amaziah returned from slaughtering the Edomites, he brought back the gods of the people of Seir. He set them up as his own gods, bowed down to them and burned sacrifices to them.
15 The anger of the LORD burned against Amaziah, and he sent a prophet to him, who said, "Why do you consult this people's gods, which could not save their own people from your hand?"
16 While he was still speaking, the king said to him, "Have we appointed you an adviser to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?"
So the prophet stopped but said, "I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my counsel."
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