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out by way of Longxi and Nanan; they have the grain of the Qiangs to depend upon; and if they choose Qishan; they have the wheat there。 These are the five reasons why they should make another expedition。〃
Chen Tai was overe with the clear vision of his new colleague。
〃Sir; your foresight is godlike。 I think we need feel no anxiety about what the enemy can achieve。〃
The two leaders became the best of friends in spite of the difference of age。 Deng Ai spent his time in training the army; and garrisons were placed at all points where surprise attacks seemed possible。
There was feasting also at Zhongti; and the occasion was taken to discuss a new attack on Wei。
But Assistant Fan Jian opposed。 〃General; your expeditions have partly failed many times; you have never scored a plete victory。 But now on River Yao the army of Wei recognize your superiority; and why should you try again? There is small chance of success; and you risk all you have gained。〃
Jiang Wei replied; 〃You all regard only the largeness and population of Wei and the time necessary for conquest; but you do not see five reasons for victory。〃
The assembly asked what these were。
〃First; the fighting spirit of the soldiers of Wei has been badly broken on River Yao; while that of our soldiers; although we retired; is unimpaired。 If we attack; we shall certainly succeed。 Second; our soldiers can travel in boats and so will not be wearied with marching; their soldiers have to march to meet us。 Third; our soldiers are thoroughly trained; theirs are recruits; a mere flock of crows; quite undisciplined。 Fourth; when we go out by Qishan; we can seize upon the autumn wheat for food。 Finally; they are scattered; having to defend various points; while we can concen