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Sze
Sze indicates
how, in the case which it supposes, with firmness and correctness, and
(a leader of) age and experience, there will be good fortune and no error.
1. The first
six, divided, shows the host going forth according to the rules (for such
a movement). If these be not good, there will be evil.2.
The second NINE, undivided, shows (the leader) in the midst of the host.
There will be good fortune and no error. The king has thrice conveyed
to him the orders (of his favor).
3. The third
six, divided, shows how the host may, possibly, have many inefficient
leaders. There will be evil.
4. The fourth
six, divided, shows the host in retreat. There is no error.
5. The fifth
six, divided, shows birds in the fields, which it will be advantageous
to seize (and destroy). In that case there will be no error. If the oldest
son leads the host, and younger men (idly occupy offices assigned to them),
however firm and correct he may be, there will be evil.
6. The topmost
six, divided, shows the great ruler delivering his charges, (appointing
some) to be rulers of states, and others to undertake the headship of
clans; but small men should not be employed (in such positions).
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