Ever heard about IChing Shi? It's an intriguing concept meaning 'Mobilising Troops'. Sounds impressive, right!🎖️It signifies a tremendous force, a power that cannot be ignored. Picture a mighty army, seething with strength and drive, on a mission - that's what IChing Shi is all about!💪🚀
How would you mobilize your 'troops' - your talents, skills, and abilities - to face life’s challenges?💡 What's your strategy?🤔
What is this about?
This Gua describes how Zhou leaders (under the Shang flag) conquered enemies of the Shang dynasty, thus gaining the ruler's confidence. These military excursions also helped to unify and strengthen the Zhou people.
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7.0 貞丈人吉—无咎
With firmness, the experienced leader will make no mistake. There will be a fortune. Resolute determination and unyielding commitment are needed to lead any group. mobilise your supporters. Organise, control, and instil order. Launch your campaign with confidence. Leave no room for error. Go for it.
7.1 初六師出以律。否臧。凶臧
Yin on Line 1: if a military campaign is not organised, there will be misfortune. King Wen understood that discipline was vital to a successful campaign. Without compliance and organisation, there is chaos and defeat. Get things under control. Appoint competent people to help carry your effort forward.
7.2 九二在師中吉无咎。王三錫命
Yang on Line 2: being the general is advantageous; there will be no blame. The king will assign three critical missions to you. Here, "general" refers to King Wen; "king" refers to the King Zhou of Shan. This indicates the Shang King was satisfied with King Wen's military expertise. Your talent is valued. You will be commissioned with essential assignments.
7.3 六三師或輿尸。凶
Yin on Line 3: Corpses are carted away from the frontline. It is disastrous. Despite being a competent general, King Wen suffered setbacks and human loss. This is jinxed divination, suggesting you may have made a devastating mistake.
7.4 六四師左次无咎
Yin on Line 4: The army retreats to the left. There is no error. When the situation looked adverse, King Wen led his troops to a safe place to regroup and revitalise. Moving forward isn't very smart if you or your staff are not prepared. You're only as strong as your weakest link. Take a time-out.
7.5 六五田有禽。利執言。无咎。長子帥師。弟子輿尸。貞凶
Yin on Line 5: there are birds in the field. It is promising to negotiate for peace. There will be no mistake. There will be a tragedy if the leader insists on fighting to the bitter end despite a weakened unit. This line illustrates King Wen's wisdom. After gaining a small victory, he called a truce. Why continue fighting and endanger more lives? Such foolishness only leads to disaster. If they have the upper hand, I agree.
7.6 上六大君有命開國承家。小人勿用
Yin on Line 6: The king ordained the victors when the war ended. It is time to establish states and install feudal families. Do not appoint incapable people. Because of their military success, King Wen and his men were rewarded with aristocratic titles and allowed to rule the vassal state of Zhou. After the completion of a successful project, you may be promoted. Surround yourself with helpful and knowledgeable people.
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