The Art of War by Master Taigong Chapter 51 Dog Strategy - Dividing Troops

King Wu of Zhou sought Jiang Taigong's advice on effectively managing a divided army. Taigong emphasized precise coordination and strict discipline, detailing procedures for assigning objectives, specifying meeting times using water clocks, and establishing clear rewards and punishments for timely or late arrivals. This system ensured the timely convergence of troops, maximizing their combined strength in battle. King Wu approved of this strategy. The text presents a dialogue outlining this military doctrine.