Multitude, The Army, The Troops
The army represents a mass needing organization, strict discipline, a valid cause, and a strong leader who captures the hearts of the people.
Water within the earth. Military power is invisibly present in the masses; cultivate it via economic generosity and humane governance.
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An army must set forth in proper order and coordination under a just cause, otherwise structural failure threatens.
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Ruling line. The leader must remain in the midst of his army, sharing burdens; ruler recognition honors the collective whole.
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The army carries corpses. Misfortune ensues if command is usurped or if incompetent majorities try to direct operations.
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An orderly retreat in the face of a superior enemy is the correct procedure to save the forces from disintegration.
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Invasions require energetic combat, but operations must be directed by an experienced leader rather than letting a mob rampage.
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Victory is won; divide rewards and estates among faithful vassals, but never employ inferior people in positions of power.