Lesson 42: Losing the Initiative

Manage a dull army.

You will suffer sharp defeats.

Drain your forces.

Your money will be used up.

Your rivals multiply as your army collapses and they will begin against you.

It doesn’t matter how smart you are.

You cannot get ahead by taking losses!

The Art of War 2:1.16-22

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