Enemy Dealing Stratagems (敵戰計) Stratagem 8
暗渡陳倉
Àn dù Chén Cāng
Secretly utilize the Chen Cang passage
The Classical Strategy
Deceive the enemy with an obvious approach that will take a very long time, while surprising him by taking a shortcut and sneaking up to him.
☯ Metaphysical Application
In Water Methods: Surface flow appears to exit at one mountain, while subterranean flow (Dark Water) nourishes the sitting palace.