An alternative reading offered by Chia Lin is Know beforehand all plans conducive to our success

‘An alternative reading offered by Chia Lin is: “Know beforehand all plans conducive to our success and to the enemy’s failure.”’

“The Art of War by Active 6th Century B.C. Sunzi.” Gutenberg.Org, https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/132. Accessed 16 July 2021, loc. 80.

This alternative reading highlights the importance of mental scenario development, and preparation of a response.