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Stratagem 28 — Remove the ladder when the enemy has ascended to the roof
上屋抽梯
Shàng wū chōu tī
Proximate Stratagems並戰計Shàng wū chōu tī
The Stratagem
計策說明
With baits and deceptions, lure your enemy into treacherous terrain. Then cut off their lines of communication and avenue of escape.
Original Title
原文名稱
上屋抽梯
Shàng wū chōu tī
Remove the ladder when the enemy has ascended to the roof
Application in the Five Arts
五術應用
In Negotiation: Allowing an adversary to over-commit to an unsustainable position generated by their own greed (Hua Lu turning to Hua Ji).
Citation 引典
Source: San Shi Liu Ji (三十六計), Stratagem 28