第 2 章 作战篇

War requires a lot of preparation.

It is necessary to deploy many chariots and soldiers.

The army has to travel a long distance and needs a lot of food.

Every day, a lot of money must be spent.

Only after preparing these things can the great army set out.

Therefore, war should be fast.

If the war lasts too long, soldiers will get tired, weapons will break, and the country will also run out of money.

Other countries will come to attack.

By that time, even smart people will find it difficult to solve the problem.

During war, acting quickly is necessary to achieve victory.

A long war is not beneficial to the country.

A general skilled in warfare will not transport food multiple times.

The army's food should be obtained in enemy territory.

In this way, the food will be sufficient.

If food is transported from a very distant place, the country will become poor, and the people will also become poor.

The people's money will be spent, and every household will be empty.

Therefore, a wise general will obtain food from the enemy.

Obtaining food from the enemy is much better than transporting it oneself.

To make soldiers bravely kill the enemy, they must be made angry.

To make soldiers seize the enemy's things, they must be rewarded.

In chariot warfare, whoever first captures the enemy's chariot will be rewarded.

Moreover, the enemy's chariot should be turned into one's own chariot.

For captured enemies, treat them well and have them fight for oneself.

In this way, one can defeat the enemy and make oneself stronger.

Therefore, warfare is valued for speed, and should not be prolonged.

A general who understands warfare can protect the country and its people.