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  1. 故軍爭爲利衆爭爲危
  2. 舉軍而爭利則不及委軍而爭利則輜重捐
  3. 是故卷甲而趨日夜不處倍道兼行百里而爭利則擒三將軍

5. Manœuvring with an army is advantageous; with an undisciplined multitude, most dangerous.

6. If you set a fully equipped army in march in order to snatch an advantage, the chances are that you will be too late. On the other hand, to detach a flying column for the purpose involves the sacrifice of its baggage and stores.

7. Thus, if you order your men to roll up their buff-coats,

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