The Stratagem of Broken Paths is a tactical concept used in tandem with a Natural Fortress or mountain-based warfare. The only known user of this tactic in the series was the late Mou Gou.
Overview[]
The tactic relies on deception as many of the path's lead to dead ends which have traps set in place to take down those who venture there with one's fort appearing to have nothing but openings, but in actuality the paths are filled with dead ends that weren't visible from the base of the mountain. With this concept, the paths can turn into a maze that can lure in enemies to various traps placed at the dead ends in the fort.
Strengths & Weaknesses[]
Its strength lies in its deception to any attacking force and ability to conceal the path to the top. With this, it is possible to whittle down the enemy by using archers to shoot down those who are confused by the layout of the fort.
The weakness is that it requires great planning and resources as well as trained soldiers who know how to use the layout effectively.
Story[]
Sanyou Campaign Arc[]
The formation is first seen in the sixth day of battle when Great General Ren Pa attacked the rear of the Qin headquarters located on a mountain. Qin Great General Mou Gou had set up the fort at his rear to be well defended from any surprise attacks.
Mou Gou uses this concept to create an anti-defense formation for the former member of the Three Great Heavens and it took him 40 years to do so. Due to this, he is able to freely manipulate the maze as he sees fit and bait his enemy into any traps they try to avoid.
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