This essay explores Han Fei’s defensive framework: conceal intentions, cross‑verify information, and adopt unassuming outward demeanour. It warns against becoming manipulable by being overly legible to others, drawing Legalist state‑craft for modern‑day self‑protection.
This chapter records Mozi’s counsel to his devoted disciple Qin Guli on countering cloud ladders, detailing auxiliary walls, arrow slits, incendiary traps, ambushes and night psychological tactics to repel ladder assaults.