围魏救赵
Besiege Wei to Rescue Zhao
Do not clash where the enemy's strength is concentrated; force them to divide and defend elsewhere.
Aliases
Besiege Wei to Rescue Zhao / Victory Stratagems
Domains
stratagem, negotiation, positioning, competition, conflict
Stratagem Name and Original Text
- Stratagem Name:
围魏救赵 - Original Text:
共敌不如分敌，敌阳不如敌阴。 - Translation: Do not clash where the enemy's strength is concentrated; force them to divide and defend elsewhere.
How It Works
- Concise Definition: Strike at the vital point, not the strongest wall.
- Explanation: A powerful enemy weakens when forced to protect something else.
Usage Example
- If a rival dominates a segment, attack their high-margin partner or region rather than engaging them head-on.
