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Stratagem 12 — Take the opportunity to pilfer a goat
順手牽羊
Shùn shǒu qiān yáng
Enemy Dealing Stratagems敵戰計Shùn shǒu qiān yáng
The Stratagem
計策說明
While carrying out your plans be flexible enough to take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself, however small.
Original Title
原文名稱
順手牽羊
Shùn shǒu qiān yáng
Take the opportunity to pilfer a goat
Application in the Five Arts
五術應用
In Date Selection: While selecting a date for a major endeavor, concurrently utilize the hour's auspicious stars to activate minor wealth sectors.
Citation 引典
Source: San Shi Liu Ji (三十六計), Stratagem 12