Chaos Stratagems (混戰計) Stratagem 24
假途伐虢
Jiǎ tú fá Guó
Obtain safe passage to conquer the State of Guo
The Classical Strategy
Borrow the resources of an ally to attack a common enemy. Once the enemy is defeated, use those resources to turn on the ally that lent them.
☯ Metaphysical Application
A warning in Metaphysical partnerships: When relying entirely on borrowed 'Qi' from a specific location without cultivating one's own internal foundation.