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To illustrate this difference, let's consider a hypothetical scenario from the 5th century BC. Imagine a respected man named Mr. Kong living in a village called A, who learns that the neighboring city B is planning to attack his village. Instead of directly confronting the enemy, Mr. Kong sends a student to the king of city C, warning him that city B is preparing to attack. The student then advises the king of C to attack city B first, taking them by surprise. The result is that city A is spared from harm, the king of C emerges victorious, and Mr. Kong has gained a powerful new ally, all without engaging in direct combat.