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Raise a Corpse From the Dead
Disciplines > Warfare > The 36 Stratagems > Raise a Corpse From the Dead Stratagem | History | Discussion | See also This stratagem number: 14 This group: Stratagems for Attack
StratagemActionTake something from the past and re-use it in some way. This can include using variations on old ideas, bringing them up to date, adapting them to modern use or fitting them into a broader strategy. Retired people can be brought back into action. Old regiments can be reformed. Institutions can be re-invigorated. Customs and traditions can be brought back. Anything that was once used, including symbols and memories of former glory can be pressed into service. Associate yourself with older credible people and ideas. Make them your own to build your own image. NumberThis is the fourteenth stratagem of thirty-six. Group nameStratagems for Attack Alternative namesBorrow a Corpse to Return the Soul Borrow a Corpse to Resurrect the Soul Borrow a Corpse for the Soul's Return Borrow a Corpse to Bring Back a Spirit Borrow a Corpse to Raise the Spirit Or even: Bring Back the Old Ways Reuse and Reinvigorate HistoryThe Empress Lu adopted a series of boys as her own in order that they may 'succeed' her dead husband and so keep her in power. Puppet rulers have been used throughout history, where the nominal king or emperor is actually under the control of powerful generals or business people. For many years, suits of armor fell out of use when ballistic weapons were able to pierce it. More recently, developments such as kevlar has seen an increase in military body armor. DiscussionIn battle, strategies and tactics from recent wars may be expected, but older methods may have been forgotten or assumed to be no longer of value. In business, plans and strategies which were shelved in the past may now be applicable. Old brands may also be revived, for example car marques of long-deceased companies from the 'golden age of motoring'. The general principle of reuse is to find what works and ensure the knowledge and learning from this is continued rather than being rejected as 'old stuff'. See also
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