Classical Text 古典文獻 · Winning Stratagems (勝戰計)
Stratagem 6 — Make a sound in the east, then strike in the west
聲東擊西
Shēng dōng jī xī
Winning Stratagems勝戰計Shēng dōng jī xī
The Stratagem
計策說明
In any battle the element of surprise can provide an overwhelming advantage. Create a diversion to camouflage your real intentions.
Original Title
原文名稱
聲東擊西
Shēng dōng jī xī
Make a sound in the east, then strike in the west
Application in the Five Arts
五術應用
In QMDJ: Use the Delusion Door (Jing Men) to project intention in one direction, while acting through the Open Door (Kai Men) in another.
Citation 引典
Source: San Shi Liu Ji (三十六計), Stratagem 6