远交近攻
Befriend a Distant State While Attacking a Nearby One
Ally cheaply with those far away while concentrating force on the immediate threat nearby.
Aliases
Befriend a Distant State While Attacking a Nearby One / Confusion Stratagems
Domains
stratagem, negotiation, positioning, competition, conflict
Stratagem Name and Original Text
- Stratagem Name:
远交近攻 - Original Text:
形禁势格，利从近取，害以远隔。上火下泽。 - Translation: Ally cheaply with those far away while concentrating force on the immediate threat nearby.
How It Works
- Concise Definition: Make friends far away while attacking those close by.
- Explanation: Nearby conflicts are more pressing than distant ones.
Usage Example
- Secure distant allies and resources while concentrating direct competitive force on the nearest threat.
