Chapter 8

九變 (Variation in Tactics)

Variation in Tactics

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Focuses on the need for flexibility in an army's responses. It explains how to respond to shifting circumstances successfully. There are routes not to be followed, armies not to be attacked, citadels not to be besieged.

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「將通於九變之利者，知用兵矣。」

"The general who thoroughly understands the advantages that accompany variation of tactics knows how to handle his troops."

☯ Metaphysical Application

In BaZi Reading: Rigidly following rules without observing the "Changing Transformation" (Hua) leads to error. When combinations alter the entire elemental environment, the reader's interpretation must instantly adapt.

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