Enemy Dealing Stratagems (敵戰計) Stratagem 10
笑裡藏刀
Xiào lǐ cáng dāo
Hide a knife behind a smile
The Classical Strategy
Charm and ingratiate yourself to your enemy. When you have gained his trust, move against him in secret.
☯ Metaphysical Application
In Mangpai BaZi: When the Guest ('Bin') forms an apparent constructive combination with the Host ('Zhu') but carries a hidden Earthly Branch clash.