Classical Text 古典文獻 · Enemy Dealing Stratagems (敵戰計)
Stratagem 10 — Hide a knife behind a smile
笑裡藏刀
Xiào lǐ cáng dāo
Enemy Dealing Stratagems敵戰計Xiào lǐ cáng dāo
The Stratagem
計策說明
Charm and ingratiate yourself to your enemy. When you have gained his trust, move against him in secret.
Original Title
原文名稱
笑裡藏刀
Xiào lǐ cáng dāo
Hide a knife behind a smile
Application in the Five Arts
五術應用
In Mangpai BaZi: When the Guest ('Bin') forms an apparent constructive combination with the Host ('Zhu') but carries a hidden Earthly Branch clash.
Citation 引典
Source: San Shi Liu Ji (三十六計), Stratagem 10