Divination by the Six壬 (Six Changes) No. 28 (In the Beijing edition, No. 17) · Forty-five verses

看行動，只取京本作「在」日辰推。若在貴人前實是京本作「是實」，三傳同去此辛本、川本作「此去」無京本作「此不須」疑，反此卻難移。 看天馬，辰戌亦同前。京本注：「魁罡也。」若在支干京本作「干支」應空辛本、川本、京本作「定」發，更還加季不京本作「主」留連，人馬鬧京本作「更」喧喧。 占虛實，後六作天空。若在干支虛事定，天空為煞最朦朧，虛妄禍辛本、川本作「更」、京本作「更望更」重重。

To determine the movement or stillness of an army, one should refer to the "Day Branch." If the Day Branch is before the "Nobleman," the situation is genuine; if all three transmissions move in the same direction, there is no need for doubt. If it is the opposite, with the Nobleman before and the three transmissions scattered, the army will be difficult to move. Regarding the "Star of Movement," the methods for the branches of Chen and Xu are the same as before. The Jingben commentary states that Chen and Xu are the "Kui Gang." If the "Star of Movement" falls on the day's stem and branch, action is certain; if it also approaches the four seasonal branches, there will be no delay, and the troops will be noisy and ready to move. To determine the reality or falsehood of a matter, take the sixth position after the "Heavenly Empress" as the "Star of Emptiness." If the "Star of Emptiness" falls on the day's stem and branch, the matter is definitely false. The "Star of Emptiness" is the most obscure and deceptive of the malevolent stars; behind false rumors lie serious dangers.

占主客，勝負蚤須知。甲乙丙丁並戊子辛本、川本作「己」、京本作「字」，陽時出戰主凶危，此事決京本作「定」無疑。 占宿次，今夜定如何。太乙天罡太沖上，支干見者恐奔過京本作「波」，準辛本、川本、京本作「整」備禦兵戈京本作「預防他」。 看歲月，沖破時辛本、川本、京本作「下」推之。上將行年居此位辛本、川本、京本作「下」，師行辛本、京本作「侯」身必有凶危，禳厭始無虧。月將加所得之時，看支乾上見魁罡星者主驚潰。將帥行年上見魁罡者宜禳之。

To determine the outcome of a battle between opposing forces, one must know the result early. On days of Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, and Wu or Ji, if the battle occurs during the day, the side leading the attack will face danger. This is certain. To determine the auspiciousness of camping tonight: if the deities Taiyi, Tian Gang, and Tai Chong are positioned on the day's stem and branch, there may be incidents of fleeing and disturbance, so one should prepare weapons and be vigilant. To examine the year and month, one should calculate based on the hour of conflict. If the general's year stem is exactly at this position, then when the army departs, the general will face danger, and one must perform rituals to appease and avoid loss. Old annotations say: place the month general on the obtained hour, and if the stem and branch show the star Kuai Gang, the army will be in disorder. If the general's year stem is Kuai Gang, then one should perform rituals to appease.

看六害，用將及傳中。若見定知他捷京本作「健」利，更兼惡京本作「月」將定重凶，不卻無凶京本作「為雄」。 後三五，前四將年辰。若被日沖兼被辛本、川本作「破」害，被刑之辛本、川本作「亡」者負於人，好記認為真。 參詳取，太歲頭上京本作「上頭」神。若克貴京本作「能責」人虛詐事，太陰六合辛本、川本作「後」、京本作「神后」偽為京本作「非」真，防備見傷人。

When examining "six harms," one should look within the useful god, general god, and the three transmissions. "Six harms" refer to deities that hinder each other. If these are found among these, it indicates that the other party will act swiftly. If combined with a malevolent general, it becomes even more dangerous. At this time, if one does not take measures to retreat, one is sure to suffer misfortune. The latter three, latter five, and former four generals, along with the year branch and day branch, if they are conflicted by the day branch and also subjected to punishment and harm, the party that suffers the punishment will be defeated by others. Remember this rule well, for it is indeed reliable. When analyzing, one should take the deity governing the current year's heaven. If it overcomes the nobleman, it indicates deceit and falsehood. If it also meets the wealth star and mother star and the six harmonies, it becomes even more deceptive, and one must be cautious to prevent injury to others.

聞賊去，大吉是其元。若在乾辛本、川本、京本作「前」時應末去，若臨乾辛本、川本、京本作「賊」後是虛傳，勿聽此狂言。 他軍走京本作「是」，虛實辛本、川本、京本作「的」好參陳。神剋日辰天馬並，傳揚定去必無人，此兆決然真。 經險路，惟是京本作「則」、辛本、川本作「為則」忌天罡。加孟前行喜辛本、川本、京本作「應」不喜，罡臨四仲己中傷，加季後京本作「複」逃亡。

It is said that if the enemy retreats, the main reference should be the "Great Auspicious" (Da Ji) and the "Chou God" (Chou Shen). If it appears in the preceding hour, it indicates the enemy has not yet retreated; if it appears in the following hour, the news is false and should not be believed. Whether the enemy has truly retreated or not should be carefully considered. If the gods in the chart overcome the Day Branch and are accompanied by the "Star of Movement" (Tian Ma), then the news is true and the enemy has definitely retreated, and this omen is indeed reliable. Passing through dangerous terrain is most unfavorable if the "Heavenly Gang" (Tian Gang) is present. If the Heavenly Gang is added to the four young branches (Si Meng), proceeding forward may not be pleasant; if it is added to the four middle branches (Si Zhong), one may suffer injury; if it is added to the four old branches (Si Ji), it indicates the rear troops will flee.

兵行次，四季獄神凶。春卯京本注：「夏午。」順京本注：「四季。」雷京本作「來」居震位，辰年艮京本作「日辰年」上忌相逢，臨著失勛功。 游都將，並殺又重傷。若遇德鄉神並合京本、辛本、川本作「神並合將」，加臨不克又加京本作「有嘉」祥，降虜我軍強。 游都將，剋日至行年。約束京本作「若屬」我軍牢固守，若辛本、川本作「莫」教見陣必遭愆京本作「邅」，不卻為賢。

When marching through the battlefield, the "Yushen" (God of Punishment) of each season is considered凶 (unfavorable). In spring it is at Mao, in summer at Wu, and the rest follow in sequence; thunder is at Zhen, and in the year of Chen, the position of Gen is also unfavorable, and they should not meet. If they do meet, it will result in losing merit. The "Youdu" general spirit, if it occurs together with aInauspicious Sha (malevolent killing), the harm will be doubled; if it meets "De Xiang" (favorable town) and has a good spirit combining with the general, and it is superimposed without mutual control, it will instead add auspiciousness, indicating the enemy will surrender and our army will be strong. If the "Youdu" general spirit controls the day branch and also controls the year of action, the army should be strictly guarded; if the troops engage in battle at this time, it will certainly bring disaster. At this time, retreating is considered wise.

主年上，須要克游都。克得此宮為大勝，多應擒捉賊京本作「客」酋徒，半虜半降誅。 游都將，玄武與勾陳。白虎年將須穩審辛本、川本作「害」，休囚絕氣不傷人，旺相卻京本作「即」殘身。 玄武將，斷例與前同。無克後三皆大勝，後三來京本作「未」克主皆凶，卻是京本作「試」審其中。

The main general's year pillar should be able to overcome the 'You Du' palace. If it can overcome this palace, it indicates a great victory, often resulting in capturing the enemy's leader, capturing half of the enemy forces, and defeating or subduing the other half. The 'You Du' general is of the same type as 'Xuan Wu' and 'Gou Chen'; 'Bai Hu' and the year general should also be carefully examined. If these凶 generals are in a state of weakness and decline, they will not harm people; but if they are prosperous and strong, they will instead harm themselves. Regarding the 'Xuan Wu' general, the method of judgment is the same as before: if the three later positions do not come to overcome it, it is a great victory; if the three later positions do overcome it, it is generally a凶 outcome. One must carefully distinguish between these situations.

勾陳將，忌克主行年。若克行年多敗死，行年無京本作「多」克見勛全，審細去參詮。勾陳克玄武，主勝。 凶神將，又克主行年。若遇行年克前四，此是交戰京本作「勝」勝當先，喜躍信京本作「作」超辛本、川本作「趨」前。 軍勝負，六害卦中凶。更作惡神並惡將，直須固守候時辛本、川本、京本作「晴」風，懼辛本、川本、京本作「俱」慎莫前衝。

The deity Gou Chen is most忌 to be overcome by the main general's year pillar. If Gou Chen overcomes the year pillar, it often indicates defeat and loss; if the year pillar is not overcome, then merits and achievements will be complete. One must carefully examine and explain this. Old annotations say: When Gou Chen overcomes Xuan Wu, it indicates victory for our side. When malevolent deities and generals overcome the main general's year pillar, it is naturally unfavorable; but if the year pillar overcomes the first four positions in reverse, it signifies a victorious start in battle, and one may rejoice and bravely advance. For the outcome of military battles, if the chart contains 'six harms,' it is ominous. If further accompanied by evil deities and generals, one should only hold firm and wait for favorable weather and auspicious conditions, remaining cautious and vigilant, and avoid advancing forcefully.

游都將，臨日在如今。辰上見之明日是，支乾不見辛本、川本作「是」用前神，三二是朝迍。 聞賊去，仔細驗天罡。若在孟方猶未去，忽然加仲已商量，加季發他鄉。 三傳將，遙日辛本、川本、京本作「見」覓支干。將見支干休進戰，三神被克我軍京本作「神」安，必獲彼旗旛。

The "You Du" deity appears on the day stem, and the event will occur on the same day; if it appears on the hour stem, the event will happen the next day; if it is not found on the stem and branch, take the previous deity to predict, and the event will occur within two or three days of hardship. If it is heard that the enemy has retreated, one should carefully examine the "Heavenly Gang": if the Heavenly Gang is in the four beginning directions, the enemy has not yet retreated; if it suddenly appears in the four middle directions, it indicates they are discussing retreat; if it appears in the four end directions, they have already moved to another place. The deities of the three transmissions should be sought according to the day's stem and branch. If the deity is found on the stem or branch, do not engage in battle; if the three deities are overcome, the army will be secure, and it is certain that the enemy's flag will be captured.

課中惡，忌見戰雌神。傳送是春登明夏，秋寅冬巳愛傷人，日與喜神親京本作「發動愈重迍」。 行軍京本作「兵」課，惟有伏吟時。兵伏自然軍勿進，預憂中道有儉京本作「陰」奇，審課要知機。 行兵京本作「軍」課，切忌反吟凶。若遇喜神應解退，惡神立敗禍來沖，反複我軍中。

In the lesson, evil omens are most dangerous when encountering the "feminine warrior" deity. In spring it is "transmission," in summer it is "bright ascent," in autumn it is in the寅 (Yin) branch, and in winter it is in the巳 (Si) branch; these are all likely to harm people. Only when the day branch is close to the favored deity can the situation be resolved. When casting a lesson for military operations and encountering "hidden chant" — when the three transmissions and four lessons overlap without movement — the military situation is concealed and does not act, naturally making it unsuitable for the army to advance; one must also be concerned about potential conspiracies and unexpected changes along the way. Those who examine the lesson should be able to recognize this subtle aspect, and should not only look for auspicious deities but also pay attention to the lesson pattern. When casting a lesson for military operations, the most dangerous is "reverse chant" — when the three transmissions and four lessons conflict with each other, causing things to reverse and become chaotic. If encountering the favored deity, it can still resolve and dispel the danger; but if encountering an evil deity, immediate defeat and calamity will come, causing internal unrest within the army.

熒惑煞，只是丙丁神。加在金方兵已退，亦無征戰不傷人，發動愈重迍京本作「日與喜神親」。 看課內，太白是庚辛。若在東方奸賊至，天罡加孟急京本作「疾」如神，警備要專勤。 課中聖，惟是戰雄並。四季孟神雄將位與戰對沖是也，若居喜將得相生，旺相更為榮。

The "Flashing Flame" is the malevolent force of the fire deities Jia and Yi. If it appears in the metal direction, it indicates that enemy forces have already retreated, there will be no warfare, and no harm will be done. However, once it is activated, difficulties and troubles will become more severe. In the divination chart, "White Tiger" refers to the metal deities Geng and Xin. If it is located in the eastern direction, it signifies the arrival of treacherous people. If the "Heavenly Gang" is added to the four young months, its approach is as swift as a god, requiring constant and diligent vigilance. The most accurate indication in the chart is when "Warrior General" appears together. Old annotations state that the positions of the generals in the four seasons and four young months, which are opposite to "War," are considered. If "Warrior General" resides with a favorable general and they mutually generate, and if it is prosperous and strong, it will bring even greater honor.

看課上，與下要相生。上克下兮須損失，逢占惡將京本作「要逢虛將」必須驚，喜京本作「吉」將喜無爭。 何煞重，天狗是其殃。無殺福神相次惡，天雷並者是京本作「也」無妨，三殺可商量京本作「參商」。 勾陳將，玄武共相親。帶煞並加為惡煞，若逢相剋不宜軍京本作「君」，有煞便相侵。

When casting a divination, it is best if the upper god and the lower god are mutually generating. If the upper god controls the lower one, there will be loss. If an evil general is involved, there will be fear. If a joyful general is present, there will be joy without conflict. Which of the evils is the most severe? The Heavenly Dog is the most harmful. If there is noInauspicious Sha but only the good gods turning evil in sequence, it is still mild. If the Heavenly Thunder is present along with it, it is not a problem. However, if the Three Killings are involved, it needs further consideration. The Gou Chen and the Black Tortoise generals are close to each other. If they are accompanied byInauspicious Sha, they become evil. If they also meet mutual control, it is unfavorable for the army. As long as there is a煞, it will come to invade.

三刑內，最惡是天罡。或是季兮為日上，沖加四煞必相傷，夜即恐驚忙京本作「亡」。魁罡臨日，主大將死，臨辰，主小將死，日辰俱臨，俱死。 課驚怖，日上細尋推。辰巳太沖加日上，若逢蛇雀見凶危，複手也如之。大吉加日，宜急去，不可住，辰上見太沖，夜必有風雨，若神后太乙加日辰，夜有賊盜。旺相必見，無氣則不見。 課驚怖，辰巳卯三辰。無殺相並天馬並，用之發課不宜人，虛殺總相親。

Among the three types of punishments, the mostvicious is the Heavenly Gang. If it falls on the branches of the four seasons and is placed on the day stem, and if it is opposed by the four evils, there will certainly be mutual harm, and at night there is even more fear and confusion. Old annotations say: if the Heavenly Gang is on the day stem, it indicates the death of a general; if it is on the day branch, it indicates the death of a minor general; if both the day stem and day branch have the Heavenly Gang, then both generals will die. In a lesson involving fear and alarm, one should carefully examine the day stem. If the branches of Chen, Si, and Tai Chong are on the day stem, and if they are also accompanied by the螣蛇 and Vermilion Bird, then danger will occur, and even turning the lesson over will be the same. Old annotations say: if the Great Auspicious is on the day stem, one should leave quickly and not stay; if Tai Chong is on the Chen branch, there will certainly be storms and rain at night; if Shen Hou and Tai Yi are on the day stem or day branch, there will be thieves at night. These deities will definitely come to fruition when they are prosperous and strong, but if they are weak, they will not come to pass. In a lesson involving fear and alarm, one should look at the three earthly branches of Chen, Si, and Mao. If there are noInauspicious Sha together but only the Heavenly Gang and the Star of Movement are together, then this lesson will cause harm to people, and all kinds of evil spirits will gather around.

移伏起，陽日在中傳。陰則未傳君記取，覺知如此見由緣，照處是推源。 欲捕捉，玄武定三傳。相剋三傳皆捉得，相生不克是無緣，好記不虛言。 三傳克，剋日易前擒。抉京本作「決」出疾行方始得，奸人移伏恐軍侵，離日卻難尋。

The origin of hidden matters is determined by whether it is a yang or yin day. On a yang day, the middle transmission is used; on a yin day, the final transmission is used. This is important to remember. Understanding this allows one to trace the source of events and investigate accordingly. To capture thieves or fugitives, use the "Black Tortoise" to determine the three transmissions. If the three transmissions mutually control each other, the thief can be captured. If they mutually generate without controlling, then there is no chance of capturing them. Remember this well, for it is not empty talk. If the three transmissions mutually control and also control the day stem, the thief is likely to be caught soon. One must act decisively and quickly to succeed. If the thief moves or hides, they may disturb the army. Once they move out of the day's range, they will be difficult to find.

傳課中京本作「內」，蛇雀與勾陳。蛇主虛驚雀主火，亦兼音信又公文，仔細好推論。 傳白虎，相剋戰傷人。無氣不傷途死損，天空依舊京本作「積」是空陳，旺處是窮貧。 占行路，逐日定占之。有氣青龍並六合，錢財倉庫定無疑，多獲彩縑持。

In divination, the 'Teng Sha' indicates sudden worries, the 'Zhu Que' signifies fire-related matters and also concerns messages and official documents. One must carefully and thoroughly analyze these. If the 'Bai Hu' appears in the three transmissions, and it is in a state of mutual control, it indicates fighting and injury; if the 'Bai Hu' is weak, it does not cause harm, but only suggests the presence of death or loss along the way. The 'Tian Kong' still represents an empty and barren state, even if it is in a strong position, it indicates poverty and lack of resources. When divining about travel, one should analyze day by day. If the 'Qing Long' is strong and the 'Liu He' is present together, then profits from wealth and storage are certain, and one can also gain additional wealth such as silk and fine cloth.

將一二，兼持京本作「赤」忌勾陳。若見後三並五六，因為發卦不宜軍，進步必遭迍。 將軍吏，支干審占之。大吉小吉支乾上，天罡加孟以同推，不戰兩無疑。 後五六，即是我軍傷。六帥有人虛詐說，日辰不克也無妨，剋日不宜良。

The gods are in the first and second positions, and they also dislike "Gou Chen"; if the latter three positions and the fifth and sixth positions coincide with them, then the divination is unfavorable for the army, and advancing will certainly meet with difficulties. When divining matters concerning generals and military officers, one should examine the day's stem and branch: if "Great Favor" (Zou) in the丑 position and "Minor Favor" (Wei) in the未 position fall on the stem and branch, and if "Heavenly Gang" is added to the four young positions, following the same method, neither side will fight, which is certain. The fifth and sixth positions indicate that our army will suffer injuries. Among the six generals, someone is lying or deceiving; if the day branch does not mutually control the day stem, it is not harmful; but if it does control the day stem, it is inauspicious.

眾軍聚，駐札已經時。多有相蒸人辛本、川本作「多」氣鬱，使軍疫瘴見災危，一一與君知。 如瘴氣，鶻骨火燒將。便去上風焚此物，眾人聞此滅災殃，從此得安康。 轉筋腳，急去使生薑。新水一鍾煎五合，飲之即去總無妨，主將記心腸。

A large army has gathered and has been stationed for some time. With many people gathered, their energies accumulate and mingle, creating a stagnant and oppressive atmosphere, which can lead to the outbreak of epidemic and miasmic diseases, causing disaster and danger. The following are the commonly used emergency remedies in the army. I will explain each one to the commander so that they can be prepared in advance within the camp. If there is miasmic disease, take the bones of the hawk and burn them with fire. Burn them at the upper wind direction so that everyone can inhale the smoke, which will eliminate the calamity and ensure health and safety. For cramps and spasms in the feet, use fresh ginger immediately. Take one measure of freshly drawn water, boil it down to five parts, and drink it. The symptoms will immediately subside, and there will be no hindrance. The commander should remember this remedy.

金刃重，速翦馬牛毛。二件一同燒作末，敷之血止自然消，皮血便堅牢。 金傷者，香白芷為靈。細嚼噀敷瘡口上，更將暖酒飲七分辛本作「酒下七分功」，細說與君聽。 金傷者，甚渴急辛本作「即」非常。切忌休將水與飲，飲之必定有乖張，肥膩即無妨。

The wound is severe, so quickly cut some horse hair and cow hair, burn them together into ash, and apply it to the wound to stop the bleeding. The swelling and pain will naturally subside, and the skin and blood vessels will become firm. For wounds caused by metal, the herb Angelica sinensis is most effective: chew it finely and apply it to the wound, then take seven parts of warm wine to swallow it. This remedy should be explained in detail to the master. Those injured by metal tools feel an extremely urgent thirst. At this time, it is strictly forbidden to give them water, as drinking water will certainly cause complications; giving them something fatty is acceptable.

金傷處，傷腦及天蒼辛本作「倉」。臂中脈跳並心內，鳩尾五臟小腹胱。醫者不能當。 金傷者，腦髓出非常。頸咽喉中聲沸者，兩目直視痛難當，血似水流辛本作「泉」塘。似此，皆不治而難醫也。 金瘡法，閒時備急方。五月五日平明節，採其諸草搗成漿，石灰共作湯。

Injuries caused by metal weapons, if they occur on the head and the 'Heavenly Granary' point, or on the artery in the arm where the pulse is felt, or within the heart, or on the鸠尾, the five internal organs, and the lower abdomen bladder, are beyond the ability of physicians to treat. Those injured by metal weapons, if the brain marrow flows abnormally, and a boiling sound comes from the neck and throat, with the eyes fixed and severe pain, and blood flowing like a pond or spring, are all considered incurable according to old annotations, and difficult to save. The method of treating metal wounds is to prepare emergency medicine in advance. On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, at dawn, collect various medicinal herbs, crush them into a paste, mix with lime, and make a medicinal soup to be stored for future use.

遭毒箭，更兼馬汗方。大頭(上亡下蟲蟲)蟲端午取，去翅陰乾為末霜，挑破藥敷瘡。次用醋打麵糊紙壓瘡口上，即追出毒氣也。 軍或患，發背及癰疽。人屎糞盤下潤土，碾細篩羅貼敷之，豬膽共調施。 人霍亂，吐瀉有方高。生薑二辛本作「三」兩須炮過，芭蕉一兩去皮熬，五兩大黃燒。大黃炒過為末，蜜為丸，如梧桐子大，每服三丸，以利為度；如不利，以米粥投藥。

A remedy for being poisoned by an arrow and also treating a wound infected by horse sweat: On the Dragon Boat Festival, capture large-headed flies, remove their wings, dry them in the shade, and grind them into a fine powder like frost. Then, make a small incision in the wound and apply the medicine. An old commentary says: After that, use vinegar to mix flour and apply it on paper to cover the wound, which can draw out the poison. If someone in the army suffers from a carbuncle or abscess, take the moist soil from under the fecal pan, grind it into a fine powder and sieve it, then apply it to the affected area. Then mix it with pig gallbladder juice. For a person suffering from cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, there is a skillful remedy: two liang of ginger must be processed, one liang of banana peel with the skin removed and boiled, and five liang of rhubarb that has been burned. An old commentary says: Burn the rhubarb, grind it into powder, and make pills the size of Chinese toon seeds using honey. Take three pills each time, until there is a bowel movement; if there is no bowel movement, take them with rice porridge.

急喉閉，青艾汁須靈。滴下自消血破出，逡巡不救損於人，切記在心勤。 冬月內，無葉艾枝枯。草內急尋蛇床子，燒煙入口自消除，速救免災虞。 軍人眾，涉水冒霜多。手腳面皮皆裂拆，麥葉濃煮汁相過，熱洗即安和。 山瘴氣，嵐谷用恆山。獨頭大蒜烏梅肉，速將酒煮便能痊，謹記此良言。恆山二兩，獨頭蒜一兩，烏梅二十枚，咬咀，用酒二盞，煎至一大盞，分為二服。初一服未發時吃，次一服已發時吃。

Acute laryngeal obstruction can be effectively treated with green mugwort juice: simply drop it down and the condition will naturally resolve, with the stagnant blood breaking out and the airway becoming unobstructed. If left untreated, it can be life-threatening, so it must be remembered and carefully attended to. In the month of winter, when mugwort has no leaves and its branches are withered, one should quickly search through the grass to find bedstraw seeds, burn them to produce smoke, and inhale it into the mouth, which will naturally relieve the laryngeal obstruction. Prompt treatment is essential to prevent serious consequences. In military camps where there are many people, they often have to wade through water and endure frost, causing their hands, feet, and facial skin to crack and become rough. Boil wheat leaves thoroughly, filter the juice, and use the hot liquid to wash the affected areas, which will restore health. Mountain miasma and toxic vapors in valley areas can be treated with constant mountain (Changshan), combined with a single clove garlic and dried plum flesh. Boil them with wine and take the mixture promptly to recover. Remember this good advice. The old annotations state: use two taels of constant mountain, one tael of single clove garlic, and twenty dried plums, all crushed and sliced, then decoct with two gourds of wine until reduced to one gourd, and divide into two doses. Take the first dose before the illness occurs and the second dose when it has already begun.

常灌馬，黃柏與黃連。升麻大黃山梔子，胡鹽青黛鬱金仙，等分勿令偏。 相馬法，要試歲年何。鼻上金字十八歲，四字八歲不年多，八字四年過。

When giving medicine to a horse, use Huangbai (Phellodendron bark), Huanglian (Coptis), Shengma (Cimicifuga), Dahuang (Rhubarb), Shanzhizi (Gardenia), Huyan (Potassium nitrate), Qingdai (Indigo), and Yujin (Curcuma), all in equal amounts, without any being more or less than the others. The method of examining a horse involves checking its age: if the horse's nose shows the character 「Jin」 (gold), it is eighteen years old; if it shows 「Si」 (four), it is eight years old, not yet old; if it shows 「Ba」 (eight), it is over four years old.

鼻上赤，二十歲無零。馬鼻若青三十歲，公字雖辛本作「須」當念五乘，此象最辛本作「甚」分明。 馬瘟病，急取獺之肝。肚內將來去屎洗，煮汁啖灌便平安，牢記在心間。

If the horse's nose shows a red color, it is exactly twenty years old; if it shows a blue color, it is thirty years old; if there is a 'gong' character mark, it should be counted as twenty-five years. These signs are most clear. When a horse gets a fever, quickly take the liver of a mink along with its intestines, remove the feces and wash it clean, then boil it into a decoction and feed it to the horse, and it will be safe. Remember this well.