I found an argument in it in favor of those who like to play WITH A PENALTY:
"Let's emphasize once again that the goals of protecting territory, population, and the economy can be completely ignored.
In this context, it is interesting to cite the example of ancient China, which also represents one of the oldest forms of statehood and early agricultural civilization. One of the main goals of war there was not only the destruction of the enemy but also the maximum loss of one's own soldiers. This made it possible to 'reduce the population' of excess people."