ABSTRACT
In warfare, what is generally referred to as the "human" means that one relies solely upon men and dismisses prodigies and omens. When the army is moving forth on campaign, if owls congregate about the command flag, or if a cup of wine turns red, or a pennant staff breaks, only the commander can 228quash the effects of these ominous portents. If one extirpates the evil through according with Virtue, employs the straight to attack the crooked, and the worthy to strike the stupid, there should never be any doubts. A tactical principle from the Art of War states: "Prohibit perversity, eliminate doubt, so that they will die without other thoughts."
