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  1. 故將通於九變之利者知用兵矣
  2. #將不通於九變之利者雖知地形不能得地之利矣
  3. 治兵不知九變之術雖知五利不能得人之用矣

4. The general who thoroughly understands the advantages that accompany variation of tactics knows how to handle his troops.

5. The general who does not understand these, may be well acquainted with the configuration of the country, yet he will not be able to turn his knowledge to practical account.

6. So, the student of war who is unversed in the art of war of varying his plans, even though he be acquainted with the Five Advantages, will fail to make the best use of his men.

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