Proximate Stratagems (並戰計) Stratagem 28
上屋抽梯
Shàng wū chōu tī
Remove the ladder when the enemy has ascended to the roof
The Classical Strategy
With baits and deceptions, lure your enemy into treacherous terrain. Then cut off their lines of communication and avenue of escape.
☯ Metaphysical Application
In Negotiation: Allowing an adversary to over-commit to an unsustainable position generated by their own greed (Hua Lu turning to Hua Ji).