The Horse Race of Strategy

    By trshu

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    25 Aug, 2024

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    After losing to King Qi Wei again in a horse race, Tian Ji returned home. His face etched with frustration.

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    Sun Bin, a respected guest and military advisor, noticed Tian Ji's distress and asked about the source of his unhappiness.

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    Tian Ji explained his predicament to Sun Bin, who listened attentively and then began formulating a plan to help his friend.

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    Sun Bin suggested a new strategy for the horse races. He proposed that Tian Ji should change the order in which he sent his horses to race.

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    Tian Ji, filled with newfound hope, challenged King Qi Wei to another round of horse races, promising a larger bet this time.

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    King Qi Wei laughed at Tian Ji's challenge, but accepted it nonetheless. Sun Bin sat next to Tian Ji, watching the races unfold with keen interest.

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    The first race began, Tian Ji sent his inferior horse against King Qi Wei's superior horse. As expected, Tian Ji lost the first game.

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    In the second game, Tian Ji sent his own top horse against King Qi Wei's medium horse. Unexpectedly, Tian Ji won the second game.

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    The third game was a nail-biter, with Tian Ji's medium horse racing against King Qi Wei's inferior horse. Tian Ji emerged victorious.

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    Tian Ji had finally defeated King Qi Wei in a horse race. He not only recovered all the silver he had lost previously, but also made a slight surplus.

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    Tian Ji returned to the palace, his face glowing with victory. He thanked Sun Bin for his wise strategy and celebrated their victory together.

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