In "Two Days First Class", I once compared fighting to "fire." In this volume, I mainly talk about the strategy of winning or losing in battle, so I call it the "volume of fire".
People always like to think about how to win in small ways. Some people know how to increase the strength of their fingertips and make their extended arms longer, so as to gain the advantage of winning; some people know how to use a folding fan to win by increasing the speed of their arms; some people also deliberately exercise their hands and feet Flexibility, thereby increasing the speed of offense to enhance offensive strength.
My art of war focuses on the way of life and death-how to kill the enemy-and doesn't care about these little tricks. In the diligent and assiduous practice of swordsmanship, I gradually understood the various uses of the blade and the spine, and studied the psychology and offensive moves of the enemy in combat. In the battles, I realized that if you want to win, you must have a strong motivation to kill the enemy.
Just imagine, if the enemy is wearing armor, all the little tricks will be useless. My warfare principle is: even if you deal with five or ten enemies single-handedly, you must ensure victory. Once you have mastered the method of one to ten, you also understand the truth of ten thousand. This point can only be understood after careful experience.
Of course, what I mean by applying the art of war to practice is not to let you gather tens of millions of people to wield swords every day, but to let you figure out the strategy of the art of war, guess the enemy’s psychology, and thus master the art of war. In this way, even if you are alone, you can fight the enemy in your heart and become a master of warfare.
However, who can understand the true meaning of my art of war, "the world is rare in my soulmates"? In order to pursue the highest state of the art of war, I practiced hard day and night, and finally I gradually entered the best state and reached the state of freedom in the art of war. What I have learned is not only the art of war, but also the universe.
position
The first thing a warrior must do before the competition is to determine the position of the sun. According to the position of the sun, stand with your back to the sun and let the sun shine from behind. Even if you cannot choose such an environment at the time, try to let the sun shine from your right side.
This principle also applies to the house. In the house, try to let the light shine from behind or from the right side as much as possible. Make sure that there are no obstacles behind you and leave enough space on your left side. This stance can block the space on your right, resist the enemy's attack, and keep the enemy from approaching.
The same is true at night. Stand with your back to the light and let the light shine from the right.
In addition, you can stand on a high ground and "look down" on the enemy, even if it is only a little high, it is better than others. If it is inside the house, the position near the shrine is higher.
In short, in combat, the first condition is to drive the enemy to your left and make sure that there are obstacles or blind spots behind the enemy. This is very important.
When the enemy is driven to an obstacle or a blind spot by you, you should attack quickly, not leaving the enemy the slightest chance to observe the situation. The same goes for inside the house. When the enemy is driven to the threshold, pillars, screens, balconies or other obstacles, you must also attack quickly and never give the enemy any opportunity to observe the situation.
In any case, we must find ways to push the enemy into a blind spot. Do everything possible to make use of the favorable conditions on the scene to make him immobile and seek a winning fighter. To do this, you must observe carefully and practice more.
Three preemptive techniques
Seizing the opportunity is crucial. Below I will list three effective preemptive techniques.
The first type actively attacks the enemy and gains a head start. Before the enemy moves, he will preemptively take the initiative and take the initiative in his own hands.
When the second type of enemy launches an attack, it uses all opportunities to seize the opportunity. This is a preemptive opportunity in a defensive state.
The third is when you and the enemy are attacking at the same time, to seize the opportunity. This is a preemptive opportunity in a confrontational state.
The above three methods are to seize the opportunity. If you want to gain the initiative in the battle, there is no other way unless you master these three kinds of opportunities. As long as you get the first chance, you can win the battle quickly. The most important principle in the art of war is to seize the opportunity.
Seizing the opportunity is difficult to express perfectly in words. Because if you want to get the first chance, you must grasp the right time, understand the enemy's intentions, and be proficient in the art of war strategy in order to seize the first opportunity in battle.
The first way is to preemptively gain a preemptive opportunity. When you take an offense, be sure to remain calm, and then start the offensive quickly by surprise. This method has different examples in practice. For example, you can stand still and then attack quickly; you can also be tenacious, jump up suddenly, and attack continuously, overwhelming the enemy with momentum; of course, you can also use the static brake, relax your mind, and consider one thing from start to finish: make up your mind to defeat the enemy. Win with the power of the heart. The above examples are all applied to the attack when suspended.
The second way is to get the upper hand in the defensive state. When the enemy attacks you, don't resist and pretend to be a solemnity. When the enemy approaches again, take advantage of the enemy's slack, jump up suddenly, and attack without hesitation. Of course, when the enemy attacks you, you can also actively fight, but you must recognize the rhythm of the enemy's attack, change the attack form at any time, and strive to win the victory in an instant. This is the basic principle of seizing the opportunity in a defensive state.
The third way is to get the upper hand in the confrontation state. If the enemy's offense is very fast, then your offense must be calm and strong; when the enemy is approaching, your body and nerves must be highly concentrated. Once you find that the enemy is a little lax, you will immediately attack fiercely in order to win surprisingly. In addition, if the enemy is calm and calm, then you have to make your offense brisk and agile. When the enemy approaches, strike hard and win by counterattack. This is the basic principle of seizing the opportunity under mutual confrontation.
I really can't describe the physical transformation in any more detail, so I had to record the general points of the above principles. Please rehearse in practice and recognize the implications, so that you can gradually master the three ways to seize the opportunity. And these three methods should be used flexibly in time and place. In the application, we must pay attention: "first" is an important factor in the preemption technique. Passive defense can only lose the first opportunity, while active confrontation can gain the first opportunity. Although the three kinds of "preemptive opportunities" are tactically different, the psychological will is to take the initiative to attack; therefore, in any case, we must strive for the initiative. To the enemy and defensive state.
Remember, in any situation, "first" is a basic idea. Therefore, be sure to enable yourself to gain the initiative in any situation.
Pressure
"Suppress" means "suppression", which means not allowing the enemy to have any chance of breathing. In the art of war theory, it is very unfavorable to be restrained by others. Being able to mobilize the enemy as you like is a rule of victory.
Similarly, the enemy will find ways to suppress you. In this case, you must carefully observe the enemy's psychology and actions, and understand what the enemy wants to do, in order to defend him strictly.
The strategy of the art of war includes preventing the enemy's attack, blocking the enemy's assassination, and escaping from the enemy's control, so that the fighting situation is beneficial to oneself. If you want to suppress the enemy, you must observe and judge his actions before the enemy moves, so as to take an offensive before he moves. This is the meaning of "press".
For example, when the enemy first has the idea of attacking, he will take preemptive action and attack first; when the enemy first has the idea of leaping, he must have a squatting posture, and we will immediately press him to the ground; When we want to kill, we must cut off all his actions.
When the enemy attempts to attack, they often use confusing tricks, and you don't need to pay attention to them; once you find that they have taken effective measures, you must resolutely stop them. This principle is very important in the art of war theory.
If you consciously stop an attack that the enemy has launched, you have actually lost the opportunity. Therefore, we must carefully observe the enemy's every move, so as to take effective measures to defeat the enemy's intentions. To be proficient in this method of containing the enemy, you must have a wealth of experience and at the same time practice hard. Once you do this, you are a master of warfare.
Through the rapids
When you cross the ocean, you often encounter rough conditions. Especially when you encounter a sea that is only ten meters wide, you will face many fierce rapids. In one's life, there will also be many moments of "crossing the rapids".
To sail in a narrow ferry, one must understand the topography; at the same time, be familiar with the state of the ship, changes in weather, and so on. In this way, even if you are sailing alone, you will not encounter a reef or get lost. At this time, we must be good at adjusting the sailing of the ship according to the change of wind direction. Even if it is against the wind, relying on knowledge and experience, we can also cross Tianjin to reach the destination.
Once you have the attitude of "crossing the rapids", even if you sail in the ocean of the world and encounter unexpected events, you will be able to pass the border calmly and smoothly.
Of course, in the art of war theory, "crossing the rapids" is also very important. Crossing the rapids also means: knowing the enemy and confidant, never end in a hundred battles. The effective use of war strategy in battle is like navigating in a narrow channel.
In the process of "crossing the rapids", we must maintain peace of mind.
"Through the rapids" is to place the enemy in a weak position, then attack fiercely and win quickly. "Crossing the rapids" is a very important principle in the art of joint warfare or the art of individual dueling. Please bear in mind.
Recognize the situation
In the art of joint warfare, "recognizing the situation" is crucial. First, carefully observe the enemy's situation, and then understand the enemy's intentions, deploy our army according to the enemy's situation, and use the strategy of war flexibly to fight.
The same is true in the duel art of war. First observe the enemy’s personality, judge the enemy’s behavior, confirm the enemy’s strengths and weaknesses, and then try to contain the enemy as much as possible, seek suitable fighters, and preemptively.
As long as you have a keen insight, you can see the situation of all things clearly; as long as you are proficient in the art of war, and not stick to the art of war, you can pinpoint the enemy's mind and obtain strategies and tactics for victory. Please keep this principle in mind.
Trample
"Stamping" is only used in the art of war.
In the combined warfare, no matter if the enemy uses a bow or a musket to attack, once the enemy has finished shooting for the first time and re-arranges the firepower, you only start drawing the bow or loading bullets, and it is difficult to win. Therefore, preemptive strike means: to attack quickly during the interval between the enemy's preparation.
Fast offense is the key to victory. As long as the attack is fierce and quick, it is difficult for the enemy to defeat you. In short, no matter what kind of weapon the enemy uses, you must immediately recognize the enemy's attack mode, and then attack immediately.
The same is true in the personal dueling art of war. If you just blindly follow the enemy's offensive and attack, you will not be able to win. When the enemy slashes at you, you must step on his sword severely when he attacks, completely overwhelm the enemy's momentum, and don't give him any chance to attack.
"Stamping" is just an image metaphor, not really relying on feet. You can "step on" with your body, "step on" with your heart, and of course you can "step on" with a knife. In short, there is only one purpose, no longer giving the enemy a chance to attack.
"Stamping" is intended to preemptively, without giving the enemy any chance. Of course, "stamping" does not mean blindly wanting to end the battle as soon as possible, and taking casual actions. It refers to a powerful and decisive counterattack against the enemy. Please think carefully about this point.
Chase after victory
Whether it is a house, a body, or an enemy, as long as there is a disorder, everything has the possibility of collapse.
In the art of joint warfare, when the enemy's position begins to scatter, it is very important to take advantage of the situation and pursue it. Once this opportunity is missed, the enemy will have a chance to counterattack.
In the duel warfare, this situation can also happen. When the enemy's rhythm begins to stray, don't give him the slightest rest time, but take advantage of the victory and pursue it; otherwise, the enemy will attack again. Taking advantage of the victory and pursuing, resolutely not giving the enemy a chance to recover is the key to victory.
"Winning and pursuing" requires great strength and decisive behavior. Of course, this action must be precise, not just a single blow. Please understand it carefully in practice.
Empathy
"Thinking in another place" refers to: putting oneself in the enemy's perspective to consider problems.
For example, if a night thief breaks into my house, he is undoubtedly a threat to me. However, from his perspective, he is already helpless, and the whole world is fighting against him. As the saying goes, a chicken hiding in a cave will eventually be caught by an eagle. This is thinking about problems from the perspective of the enemy. This point requires careful understanding.
In the joint warfare, we must understand the enemy's intentions, and not underestimate the enemy. When you have an excellent army and are proficient in the art of war, you should also formulate a winning method based on the enemy's situation.