the art of war

what are your orders, general, sir?
major, I have studied the enemy, and know him intimately.
yes, sir?
to defeat him, we must think like him.
excellent, sir.
therefore, please sound the retreat.
retreat, sir? to defeat the enemy?
we will attack by stragem. they will be defenseless.
defenseless against our retreat?
exactly. they won't know what hit them.
excuse me, but neither do I, at the moment, sir.
victory is at hand. I can almost envision the parade I'll be given.
hopefully by our own side.
yes, well, that would be preferable.
indeed, sir.