Hence it is not enough to put one’s trust in the tethering of horses, 622 and the burying of chariot wheels in the ground. 623

The principle on which to manage an army is to set up one standard of courage which all must reach. 624

How to make the best of both strong and weak⁠—that is a question involving the proper use of ground. 625

Thus the skilful general conducts his army just as though he were leading a single man, willy-nilly, by the hand. 626

It is the business of a general to be quiet and thus ensure secrecy; upright and just, and thus maintain order. 627