C158 A Battle of Strength
"He's naturally cut out for a war of attrition," observed Qin Shaan. "But Liu Yan's approach has its flaws. Against such an opponent, impatience is a liability. You have to conserve energy, fight methodically, and wear them down gradually. Trying to rush to a quick victory is a definite mistake. Engaging in a prolonged battle with minimal energy expenditure is the correct strategy