Bao Tao: Bird Cloud Marsh Warfare

King Wu asked Tai Gong:"When leading troops deep into enemy territory, we face the enemy across a river. They have abundant supplies and a large force, while we lack resources and are outnumbered. I wish to cross the river and attack but lack the strength to advance. If I delay, we will run out of provisions. Moreover, our army is stranded in a barren, saline wasteland—no cities, no vegetation, no means to forage supplies, and no pastures for our oxen and horses. What should we do?" Tai Gong replied:"When an army lacks preparation, livestock have no fodder, and soldiers face starvation, you must seize opportunities to deceive the enemy. Swiftly relocate your forces while setting ambushes behind to repel any pursuers." King Wu asked:"But if the enemy sees through our ruse, and our soldiers grow fearful and confused—with the enemy pressing us from both front and rear—what if our entire army collapses and flees?" Tai Gong answered:"In such a case, the key to retreat lies in luring the enemy with treasures—scatter gold and valuables for them to plunder, and bribe their......