THE ART OF WAR By Sun Tzu

Intro: 2 Ways Of Fighting The Same War

There was doubt in every step I took as I led my men towards the opposing city's high walls. The rows of warriors were illuminated by the early sun's golden glow as they advanced with unwavering resolve. We advanced with our shields up in defiance despite the constant barrage of arrows falling from above. Every second felt like an eternity of struggle as we fought in vicious fight, the sound of steel hitting steel reverberating through the atmosphere. Yet with every grueling step we took toward our goal, we made tiny progress toward it thanks to our unflinching fortitude and pure willpower. After what seemed like an eternity of mayhem and bloodshed, we finally broke through the barricades and poured out into the city streets, yelling with delight at the top of our voices. Overwhelmed by our unceasing attack, the defending army surrendered. And though our victory fills me with joy, the casualties don't let me experience it. 

Unable to penetrate the strong walls protecting the city, the invading army comes up with a clever plan. Pretending to give up, they build a huge wooden horse and hide some of their best soldiers inside it. They leave the horse at the city gates as a gift to the gods and act like they are leaving. Fooled by the army going away and thinking the horse is a trophy, the people bring it into their city. That night, the hidden soldiers sneak out of the horse and surprise attack the unsuspecting citizens. With the city's defenses down and people not ready, chaos starts inside the walls. The invading army, aided by this clever ruse, storm the city and burn it to the ground.