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King Wen Order: 7 | Binary: 010000 | Leibniz Order: 17 | Genetic Code: CUU
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THE ARMY. The army needs perseverance And a strong man. Good fortune without blame. An army is a mass that needs organization in order to become a fighting force.
贞，丈人，吉无咎。
The great prince issues commands, Founds states, vests families with fiefs. Inferior people should not be employed.
上六：大君有命，开国承家，小人勿用。
There is game in the field. It furthers one to catch it. Without blame. Let the eldest lead the army. The younger transports corpses; Then perseverance brings misfortune.
六五：田有禽，利执言，无咎。长子帅师，弟子舆尸，贞凶。
The army retreats. No blame.
六四：师左次，无咎。
Perchance the army carries corpses in the wagon. Misfortune.
六三：师或舆尸，凶。
In the midst of the army. Good fortune. No blame. The king bestows a triple decoration.
九二：在师中吉，无咎，王三锡命。
An army must set forth in proper order. If the order is not good, misfortune threatens.
初六：师出以律，否臧凶。