The first three chapters generally describe tactics for use in advantageous situations, whereas the last three chapters contain stratagems that are more suitable for disadvantageous situations.
Esimesed kolm peatükki kirjeldavad soodsas olukorras kasutatavaid taktikaid ja viimased kolm peatükid sisaldavad enam ebasoodsatesse olukordadesse sobivaid strategeeme.