jiān​bì​qīng​yě

scorched earth policy

坚壁清野 堅壁清野 jiān​bì​qīng​yě
scorched earth policy
to fortify defenses and clear the countryside of food and supplies; a defensive strategy used to leave nothing of value for an invading enemy

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