36 Strategies
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okOriginally posted by Danisdead101times:then police cum...they will come back to "chao zhuwee" (run water)
ok stop all the zhuwee lah~
but i wan sum tiong bahru "chwee kwey" now -
Originally posted by poon cho tang:
wu zhong sheng you?
Strategy 7
Create Something From Nothing
this is also a ji now i know!!!!!!! -
Originally posted by TehJarVu:wu zhong sheng you?
this is also a ji now i know!!!!!!! 
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think of this...i feel like eating the "man zhang kuey"Originally posted by poon cho tang:ok
but i wan sum tiong bahru "chwee kwey" now
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lotsa peanuts pleaseeeOriginally posted by Danisdead101times:think of this...i feel like eating the "man zhang kuey" -
shiok sial~Originally posted by poon cho tang:lotsa peanuts pleaseee -
Strategy 11 - "Li Dai Tao Jiang"
Sacrifice the Plum Tree In Place of the Peach
There are circumstances in which you must sacrifice short-term objectives in order to gain the long-term goal. This is the scapegoat strategy whereby someone else suffers the consequences so that the rest do not.
Three Kingdoms Period China
On one of his campaigns Cao Cao was running short of food. He asked his supply sergeant what he could do. The sergeant suggested reducing the rations by secretly using a smaller cup to parcel out the rice. Cao Cao praised the sergeant and gave his consent to use the smaller measuring cup. After a few days the soldiers began to complain and accused their commander of cheating them. Cao Cao again called in the supply sergeant and told him the situation.
"I will do anything I can to help but what would you have me do?" asked the sergeant.
"I'm afraid I am going have to borrow your head." replied Cao Cao and he had the sergeant decapitated and his head stuck on a tall pole with a banner that read "Caught cheating on supplies by using a smaller measuring cup." -
u like the curly curly or lid type?Originally posted by Danisdead101times:shiok sial~ -
Strategy 12 - "Shun Shou Qian Yang"
Seize the Opportunity To Lead a Sheep Away
While carrying out your plans be flexible enough to take advantage of any opportunity that presents itself, however small, and avail yourself of any profit, however slight.
Yuan Dynasty China
During the final days of the Yuan dynasty, rebellion had broken out throughout the empire. Initially there were several contenders vying to be the first to found a new dynasty on the imminent fall of the house of Yuan, but the field was narrowed to two; Chu Yuan-Chang and Chen Yifu. The two armies met at Poyang Lake where a naval engagement was to take place. General Chen had the advantage of both troops and ships. His ships were large and sturdy and he had them lined up side to side across the entire expanse of the lake. He furthermore had the ships joined together with iron chains so as to create an impenetrable barrier. General Chu sent his ships to attack but they were defeated having failed to break through the cordon. Fortunately for Chu the next day a violent northwest gale began to blow. Since Chen's flotilla was situated downwind, Chu took advantage of the situation to launch fireboats against the barrier. Soon Chen's troops were in a frenzy to save their ships from both the rising storm and the fire, which was fanned into a blazing fierceness by the wind. Taking advantage of the panic and confusion that ensued, Chu launched his own fleet into the attack and they completely defeated Chen's forces. An arrow through his eye killed General Chen while general Chu became the founder of the Ming Dynasty. -
whatz what? simi curly or lid?Originally posted by poon cho tang:u like the curly curly or lid type? -
Strategy 13 - "Da Cao Jing She"
Beat The Grass To Startle The Snake
When you cannot detect the opponent's plans launch a direct, but brief, attack and observe your opponent reactions. His behavior will reveal his strategy.
Qin Dynasty
The notorious eunuch Zhao Gao is credited with helping to bring down the house of Qin ending ChinaÂ’s first and shortest imperial dynasty. After the first emperor died he conspired with the chief minister Li Si to dispose of the legitimate heir to the throne and install a weak and corrupt puppet emperor Huhei. (See Chapter 14) Having established his influence over the young emperor, Zhao Gao was nervous about possible opposition from the other ministers of state. So he devised a test to see which ones would be faithful to him. One day he brought a stag into the court and presented it to the emperor explaining that it was a horse.
"You’re mistaken, Prime Minister”, said the emperor, “You’ve called a stag a horse.”
Zhao Gao turned to the other ministers present and asked them whether it was a horse or stag. Some kept silent, others in an attempt to ingratiate themselves with the true power behind the throne agreed it was a horse, and still others said it was a stag. The emperor was under Zhao GaoÂ’s control to such a degree that he believed he was going insane and that the stag really was a horse. Meanwhile, one of Zhao GaoÂ’s spies was recording the answers given by each of the ministers. Afterwards, Zhao Gao secretly framed charges against all those who had said it was a stag and had them executed. -
curly is the swiss roll typeOriginally posted by Danisdead101times:whatz what? simi curly or lid?
lid is the round pancake folded in ½ -
Strategy 14 - "Jie Shi Huan Hun"
Borrow a Corpse to Raise the Spirit
Take an institution, a technology, or a method that has been forgotten or discarded and appropriate it for your own purpose. Revive something from the past by giving it a new purpose or to reinterpret and bring to life old ideas, customs, and traditions.
Han Dynasty China
When the emperor Huidi died in 188 BC he left no heir. His mother, the empress Lu, bought a child several years before his death and had her daughter-in-law pretend that it was her own. To cover her tracks the empress had the boy's natural mother executed. After the emperor's death, the empress had this boy installed on the throne with herself as regent. However, within two years the boy, after learning that his true mother had been executed, was heard to say: "When I become emperor I will know what to do." When the empress's spies reported the words spoken by the young emperor she had him murdered and another puppet set in his place. The empress ruled a prosperous empire for eight years through the six successive child emperors that she installed on the throne before dying of a mysterious illness. Rumor said her death was the result of a curse from one of her late husband's concubines, who was horribly mutilated and tortured according to the empress's precise instructions. The empress Lu is remembered in Chinese history as one of three notorious `dragon ladies' who had seized the imperial throne. -
orh i like the lid kind..Originally posted by poon cho tang:curly is the swiss roll type
lid is the round pancake folded in ½
howcum tok abt food .. also a strategy? -
oh...i like the lid type~Originally posted by poon cho tang:curly is the swiss roll type
lid is the round pancake folded in ½ -
Strategy 15 - "Diao Hu Li Shan"
Lure the Tiger Down the Mountain
Never directly attack a well-entrenched opponent. Instead lure him away from his stronghold and separate him from his source of strength.
Three Kingdoms Period China
In the year 199, Sun Ce had consolidated his newly conquered territories in the south and his next goal was the prosperous area of Lujiang to the north. However, Lujiang had a professional army and was well defended. In addition it also had the advantage of terrain, being accessible only through a couple of easily defended passes. Sun Ce's advisors cautioned against moving directly against such a well-entrenched and powerful state so they devised another scheme. Sun Ce sent an emissary laden with gifts and a letter to the king of Lujiang, Liu Xun. The letter praised the King's military skills and begged for his assistance. Sun Ce wrote: " For years the state of Shangliao has invaded my territory unhindered and carried away booty, yet we are too weak to launch a retaliatory raid. If Your Majesty would attack Shangliao we would give assistance and you could annex the state for yourself." Flattered and covetous of increasing his domains, The king of Lujiang disregarded the advice of his counselors and attacked the state of Shangliao. Several weeks later, while the king of Lujiang was busy laying siege to Shangliao's capital, Sun Ce attacked the almost undefended Lujiang and easily seized the capital. Without the expected support from Sun Ce, The king of Lujiang failed to take the capital of Shangliao and he returned only to find his own capital already in enemy hands. Sun Ce now had the advantage of the Lujiang terrain and the former king could do nothing but flee with his army. -
dear dear..we share the same taste~Originally posted by BabyLover:orh i like the lid kind..
howcum tok abt food .. also a strategy? 
actually both also "mang zhang kuay" lah...no diff rite? -
x2Originally posted by BabyLover:orh i like the lid kind..
howcum tok abt food .. also a strategy?
it's one of the jis...
Strategy #37:
wots ur faborite man zhan kwey? -
x3Originally posted by Danisdead101times:oh...i like the lid type~ -
the curly curly is more modernOriginally posted by Danisdead101times:dear dear..we share the same taste~
actually both also "mang zhang kuay" lah...no diff rite? -
Strategy 16 - "Yu Qing Gu Zong"
To Catch Something, First Let It Go
Cornered prey will often mount a final desperate attack. To prevent this you let the enemy believe he still has a chance for freedom. His will to fight is thus dampened by his desire to escape. When in the end the freedom is proven a falsehood the enemy's morale will be defeated and he will surrender without a fight.
Six Dynasties Period China
During the Southern Song period, general Tan Dao-Ji launched an attack against the north on behalf of the emperor. Throughout the campaign he seized cities and destroyed fortifications, taking more than four thousand prisoners. His advisors suggested that he should execute them all and erect a victory mound with the dead. Tan Dao-Ji replied: "At this time we have attacked the guilty and consoled the people. The army of a true king takes the upright as its position, so why is it necessary to slay the people?" He released all the prisoners and sent them back to their homes. These former prisoners told their kinsmen of their capture and release and of the fair treatment they received at the hands of general Tan. Thereupon the barbarians dwelling in the region were elated, and wherever general Tan, went a great many came forward to give their allegiance to the emperor. -
Strategy 17 - "Pao Zhuan Yin Yu"
Toss Out A Brick To Attract Jade
Prepare a trap then lure your enemy into the trap by using bait. In war the bait is the illusion of an opportunity for gain. In life the bait is the illusion of wealth, power, and sex.
Warring States Era China
The earl of Zhi was preparing to attack Lesser Wei. To prepare for his attack he presented the king of Wei with four hundred mustangs and a beautiful white jade Bi. The king was overjoyed and his ministers all offered their congratulations, but one minister, Nan-wen Ci looked distressed. The king seeing his demeanor asked: "The great state is very pleased with us! Why then do you look troubled?" The minister replied: "One must always examine thoroughly a reward given for no merit and deference shown where no force has been applied. Four hundred mustangs and a white jade Bi constitute the kind of gift a small state might give when serving a great one. But in this case the larger state makes the gift. Your majesty should ponder this." As a precaution, the king of Wei told his commander of the border guards what his minister had cautioned and ordered his troops to be on full alert. Shortly thereafter, as the minister intimated, the earl of Zhi arrived at the border at the head of a large army. But when the earl saw the border guards posted at full strength, he retired saying: "Alas, there are worthy men in Wei, for they have anticipated my plans." -
Strategy 18 - "Qin Zei Qin Wang"
To Catch the Bandits First Capture Their Leader
If the enemy's army is strong but is allied to the commander only by money or threats then, take aim at the leader. If the commander falls the rest of the army will disperse or come over to your side. If, however, they are allied to the leader through loyalty then beware, the army can continue to fight on after his death out of vengeance.
Spring and Autumn Period China
In 756 BC the rebel commander Yin Ziqi led an army to lay siege against the strategic city of Suiyang. The defending commander, Zhang Xun, noticed that Yin Ziqi oversaw the siege from well outside the range of the city's archers. He believed that if he could take out the leader the rebel's morale would sink and he would be able to launch a counter attack. He devised a plan with his best archers. The next time the rebels assailed the wall they were to shoot back using the branches of trees. When Yin Ziqi heard that the defenders were reduced to shooting with branches he felt certain the city was ready to be taken. Before the next assault he moved in closer to better oversee the final victory. Riding atop his horse he unknowingly came within range of the archers who had saved their arrows for just such a moment. One arrow hit Yin Ziqi in the left eye killing him instantly. The spectacle of their commander's death in front of almost the entire rebel army served to demoralize them to such an extent that they dispersed the field. -
Strategy 19 - "Fu Di Chiu Xin"
Steal The Firewood From Under the Pot
When faced with an enemy too powerful to engage directly you must first weaken him by undermining his foundation and attacking his source of power.
Legendary Era Japan
Japan's ancient hero Yamato Takeru was one of the eighty children of emperor Keiko. One day he was sent to kill a notorious outlaw who was such an expert swordsman that all who had gotten in his way were killed. Yamato Takeru did not intend to duel with the bandit and pretended to be ignorant of the man's reputation in order to befriend him. They became such good friends that they even went swimming together on a regular basis. When Yamato Takeru was assured the bandit harbored no suspicions he was ready to act. One day when they went swimming he brought with him a wooden sword that he hid in his travel kit. They were in the habit of racing each other around a small island but this time while they were racing Takeru let the bandit take the lead and, once he was out of sight behind the island, Takeru swam back to shore and quickly replaced the bandit's sword with the wooden one. After they had gotten dressed Takeru turned to the bandit and revealed his true purpose. The bandit immediately went for his sword, but the wooden sword had become wedged in the scabbard. While he was struggling to draw the wooden sword, Takeru took the bandit's head off in a single stroke. -
Posted sometime back.Originally posted by Joshua1975:Advantageous Strategies.
1. "Man Tian Guo Hai" Deceiving the heavens to cross the sea.
2. "Wei Wei Jiu Zhao" Besieging Wei to save Zhao.
3. "Jie Dao Sha Ren" Killing with a borrowed knife.
4. "Yi Yi Dai Lao" Conserving energy while the enemy tires himself out.
5. "Chen Hua Da Jie" Looting a house on fire.
6. "Sheng Dong Ji Xi" Making a feint to the east but hitting out in the west.Originally posted by Joshua1975:Opportunistic Strategies.
7. "Wu Zhong Sheng You" Creating something out of nothing.
8. "An Du Chen Cang" Secret escape throught Chen Cang.
9. "Ge An Guan Huo" Observing the fire from the other side of the river.
10. "Xiao Li Cang Dao" A dagger sheathed in a smile.
11. "Li Dai Tao Jiang" The plum dies in the place of peach.
12. "Shun Shou Qian Yang" Staeling a goat along the way.Originally posted by Joshua1975:Offensive Strategies.
13. "Da Cao Jing She" Hitting the grass to startle the snake.
14. "Jie Shi Huan Hun" Borrowing a cropse to resurrect a soul
15. "Diao Hu Li Shan" Luring a tiger away from it lair in the mountain
16. "Yu Qing Gu Zong" Releasing the enemy to recapture him later.
17. "Pao Zhuan Yin Yu" Tossing out a brick to get a jade.
18. "Qin Zei Qin Wang" Disband the bandits by arresting the leader.Originally posted by Joshua1975:Confusion Strategies.
19. "Fu Di Chiu Xin" Pulling out the fire wood fom beneath the cauldron.
20. "Hun Shui Mo Yu" Catching the fish in troubled water.
21. "Jin Chan Tua Ke" Making an unnoticed escape like a golden cicada shedding its skin.
22. "Guan Men Zhuo Zei" Closed the door to catch the thief.
23. "Yuan Jiao Jin Di" Befriend the far and attack the near.
24. "Jia Tu Fa Guo" Borrow a passage to attack Guo.Originally posted by Joshua1975:Deception Strategies.
25. "Tou liang Huan Zhu" Replace superior beams and pillars with inferiors ones.
26. "Zhi Sang Ma Huai" Pointing at the mulberry but scolding the locust tree.
27. "Jia Chi Bu Dain" Pretending to be insane but remaining smart.
28. "Shang Wu Chou Ti" Remove the ladder after the enemy ascend to the roof.
29. "Shu Shang Kai Hua" Deck the tree with flower.
30. "FAn Ke Wei Zhu" The guest take over as host.Originally posted by Joshua1975:Desperate Strategies.
31. "Mei Ren Ji" Beauty scheme.
32. "Kong Chen Ji" Empty city scheme.
33. "Fan Jian Ji" Double agent scheme.
34. "Ku Rou Ji" Self injury scheme.
35. "Lian Huan Ji" A series of interconnected ploys.
36. "Zou Wei Shang Ji" Escape-the best scheme.