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Rh 11. If the enemy has occupied them before you, do not follow him, but retreat and try to entice him away.
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12. If you are situated at a great distance from the enemy, and the strength of the two armies is equal,

it is not easy to provoke a battle,

and fighting will be to your disadvantage.

13. These six are the principles connected with Earth.

The general who has attained a responsible post must be careful to study them.