Use when facing a militarily superior enemy or planning attrition warfare. Employs deep fortification (深壁), supply line interdiction with light cavalry, and patient refusal of engagement to exhaust the enemy before launching a decisive counterattack during retreat.
A method for defeating a stronger enemy through defensive positioning and supply line disruption.
When facing an enemy with superior combat capability, avoid direct engagement. Instead, fortify defensive positions, let the enemy exhaust themselves, and cut off their supply lines.
Assess enemy strength
Establish fortified defensive position
Refuse direct engagement
Cut off enemy supply lines
Wait for enemy exhaustion
Launch counterattack when enemy retreats