(Nine Transformations) explains that not only must a General be observant towards one’s surroundings, but also inwards of one’s own psychology. For instance 〈杂于利而务可信也，杂于害而患可解也〉aptly advises a General on thinking positively as well on the building up of confidence so as to ensure that one is prepared even in the face of a difficult situation.
圮地无舍，衢地交和，绝地勿留，为地则谋，死地则战〉
Sun Tzu believes that a place untraveled must not be camped. At intersections between countries must one communicate with one’s neighbours. Where traffic is arduous must not one stop. In face of danger from all around, must one escape from using stratagem. In situations where there is only a dead end, must one fight unreservedly for one’s survival. Not only did Sun Tzu mention about the transformation changes of geography, but also on the transformation of strategies that one needs to change accordingly to different situations.
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