Desperate Stratagems (敗戰計) Stratagem 32
空城計
Kōng chéng jì
The empty fort strategy
The Classical Strategy
When the enemy is superior in numbers and your situation is such that you expect to be overrun at any moment, drop all pretense of military preparedness and act calmly.
☯ Metaphysical Application
In Spiritual Defense: Total relaxation of resistance ('No-Mind' / Wu Wei) when facing overwhelming Sha Qi, allowing the attack to pass through rather than engaging.