月戰

Sun Bin said: Between heaven and earth, nothing is more precious than people. In battle [lacuna] one must not act alone. Heaven's timing, earth's advantage, and human harmony — if these three are not obtained, even victory will bring calamity. Therefore one must commit fully and [lacuna] fight, fighting only when there is no alternative. Those who seize the right moment in battle need not deploy their forces again. Those who fight without method achieve small victories only to be gradually worn down.

Sun Bin said: Winning six of ten battles is due to the stars. Winning seven of ten battles is due to the sun. Winning eight of ten battles is due to the moon. Winning nine of ten battles — the moon has [lacuna]. Winning ten of ten battles — the general is skilled but invites disaster. [Lacuna]... There are five things that prevent victory; if any one of them is present, you cannot win. Therefore in the way of battle: some kill many enemies but cannot capture their officers; some capture officers but cannot take their camp; some take the camp but cannot capture the general; and some can annihilate the army and kill the general. When one has attained the Way of this, even if the enemy wishes to survive, he cannot.