Dun Jia Travels Through the City of the Dead, Volume 129

《璧玉經》曰：玄女言：寧可與人妻孥，不可示人游都。欲知敵人，必決游都之法。甲己日大吉，乙庚日神后，丙辛日功曹，丁壬日太乙，戊癸日傳送，皆以月將加時。聞賊時游都加日辰，敵即到臨。一辰一日到臨，二辰後二日到臨，三辰已過矣。游都旺相剋日辰，凶益甚，囚死不克日辰，無以患。

The *Biyu Jing* records that the Mysterious Lady of the Ninth Heaven said: It is better to give away one's wife and children than to reveal the technique of "You Du" to others. To discern enemy movements, one must necessarily use the method of "You Du" for judgment. On Jia day and Ji day, take "Da Ji" (the Ox God); on Yi day and Geng day, take "Shen Hou" (the Rat God); on Bing day and Xin day, take "Gong Cao" (the Tiger God); on Ding day and Ren day, take "Tai Yi" (the Snake God); on Wu day and Gui day, take "Song Song" (the Monkey God). All these are calculated by placing the Month General on the hour. When hearing of enemy movements, if "You Du" is placed on the Day Branch, the enemy will arrive immediately; if it is separated by one branch, the enemy will arrive within a day; if separated by two branches, the enemy will arrive two days later; if separated by three branches, the enemy has already passed. If "You Du" is in a prosperous and strong state and overcomes the Day Branch, the danger is greater; if it is in a state of captivity or death and does not overcome the Day Branch, there is no need to worry.

說者曰：吏神、奸神，一名游都，吏在天一前，奸在天一後。奸在後，加日辰在我家年止謀我身。又說曰：以吏為游都，以賊為虜都。其法同加日，皆不可出軍也。甲己之日，吏神申，賊神寅。乙庚之日，吏神子，賊神午。丙辛之日，吏神寅，賊神申（一作巳），盜神亥。丁壬之日，吏神巳，盜神申，賊神亥。戊癸之日，吏神申，盜神巳，賊神寅。

The person explaining said: "The 'Official God' and the 'Criminal God' together are also called 'You Du'. The Official God is before Tian Yi, and the Criminal God is after Tian Yi. If the Criminal God comes to fall on my position in the year branch, it will only plot against me alone. There is another view: taking the Official God as 'You Du' and the Thief God as 'Lu Du', both are calculated in the same way. If they fall on the day branch, one must not go to war. On Jia day and Ji day, the Official God is in Shen, and the Thief God is in Yin; on Yi day and Geng day, the Official God is in Zi, and the Thief God is in Wu; on Bing day and Xin day, the Official God is in Yin, the Thief God is in Shen (in some versions, 'Shen' is 'Si'), and the Robber God is in Hai; on Ding day and Ren day, the Official God is in Si, the Thief God is in Shen, and the Robber God is in Hai; on Wu day and Gui day, the Official God is in Shen, the Thief God is in Si, and the Robber God is in Zi."

說曰：申子辰功曹為天賊，亥卯未太乙為天賊，巳酉丑登明為天賊，寅午戌傳送為天賊。

The explanation states: On days of申, 子, and 辰, the Heavenly Thief is 「功曹」 (寅神). On days of亥, 卯, and 未, the Heavenly Thief is 「太乙」 (巳神). On days of巳, 酉, and 丑, the Heavenly Thief is 「登明」 (亥神). On days of寅, 午, and 戌, the Heavenly Thief is 「传送」 (申神).

說曰：游都將者，總獲天賊、天殺諸將；若加臨辰則立到；臨好鄉則不戰，有降兵卒；臨所畏，大戰，父子不相親，中外不相信；臨東方，兵凶；西方，兵威不可加；南方，利臨勒兵賜將士；加北方，利禦敵。凡為將皆須知是游都，將不能知是者，與士位同耳。若欲都將之術，甲己之日大吉，乙庚之日神后，丙辛之日功曹，丁壬之日太乙，戊癸之日傳送。

The explanation says: "You Du" is a general deity who oversees the Heavenly Thief, Heavenly Killer, and other deities. If You Du is positioned over the Chen branch, the enemy will arrive immediately; if it is positioned over a favorable direction, there will be no battle, and enemy soldiers will come to surrender; if it is positioned over a direction that I fear, there will be a great battle, leading to father and son not being close and internal and external trust being broken. If You Du is positioned in the East, military operations will be dangerous; if it is positioned in the West, military strength cannot be applied; if it is positioned in the South, it is favorable for organizing troops and rewarding soldiers; if it is positioned in the North, it is favorable for defending against enemies. All generals must understand You Du; if a general does not understand this, he is no different from an ordinary soldier. To apply the methods of the general, on Jia day and Ji day, take Great Favor; on Yi day and Geng day, take Shenhou; on Bing day and Xin day, take Gongcao; on Ding day and Ren day, take Taiyi; on Wu day and Gui day, take ChuanSong.

說曰：都將凡臨日辰而相剋者，賊來疾速；加季，刺史，亦為來（一作求）；四孟神，不來（一作求）。若在天一，在一辰，一日來（一作求）；二辰，二日來（一作求）；三辰，三日來（一作求）；四辰，無賊來；後三辰，為過去。凡三都將所臨，賊在其下。

The explanation states: All cases where a general is positioned on the day branch and it is mutually controlling, indicate that enemies will arrive very quickly. If the general is positioned on the seasons' gods of the fourth quarters, namely the years of the earth branches Chou, Xu, Wei, and Chen, it indicates a high-ranking official, such as a governor, and also suggests that enemies will come (in some editions, it is written as 'seek'). If the general is positioned on the first quarters' gods, namely the years of the earth branches Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai, enemies will not come (in some editions, it is written as 'seek'). If the general is positioned on the position of Tianyi, then if it is separated by one earth branch, enemies will arrive within one day; if separated by two earth branches, within two days; if separated by three earth branches, within three days; if separated by four earth branches, there will be no enemies. If the general is positioned on the three earth branches following it, it indicates that the situation has already passed. In all cases, wherever the three generals are positioned, enemies will be located below that position.

說曰：欲知賊消息，往天耳聽之。天耳者，大吉、小吉是也。說曰：正時占大白入熒惑，賊來；熒惑入大白，賊不來。丙丁為熒惑，庚辛（一作申）為大白。說曰：天一加日，今到；天罡、小吉、太乙、神后加日辰，敵來至急。又曰：天罡加孟，言虛；加仲，賊來至半道；加季，即到。

To find out about the enemy, go to the direction of the 'Heavenly Ear'. The 'Heavenly Ear' refers to the two deities 'Great Auspicious' (Chou) and 'Small Auspicious' (Wei). According to the method of casting a divination chart by the hour, if the Bright Star enters the Malefic of Violence, the enemy will come; if the Malefic of Violence enters the Bright Star, the enemy will not come. Bing and Ding belong to the Malefic of Violence (Fire), while Geng and Xin belong to the Bright Star (Metal, 'Xin' is sometimes written as 'Shen'). It is said that when the Heavenly One is added to the Day Stem, the enemy will arrive today; when the Heavenly Gang, Small Auspicious, Heavenly Emperor, and God of Marriage are added to the Day Branch, the enemy will arrive very quickly. It is also said that when the Heavenly Gang is added to the four first quarters, the message received is false; when added to the four middle quarters, the enemy is halfway; when added to the four last quarters, the enemy will arrive immediately.

說曰：己在前賊不知處者，正時天目所臨，賊在其下矣。天目者，春氐，氐乙下；夏柳，柳午下；秋胃，胃辛下；冬女，女癸下。一說：神后為玄武，加日時，敵急到。說曰：宵聞敵，三刑加日辰，到急。三刑者，天罡、大沖、太乙也。又占敵，以月將加時天罡，或如房屋，或臨日辰，不可出軍，當逢剽掠。

The explanation says: If one is ahead but does not know where the enemy is hidden, look at the direction where the 'Heavenly Eye' is approaching. The enemy is located below that direction. The Heavenly Eye refers to the Root Mansion in spring, which is below the Yi position; the Willow Mansion in summer, which is below the Wu position; the Stomach Mansion in autumn, which is below the Xin position; and the Girl Mansion in winter, which is below the Gui position. Another explanation says: The God of the After is the Black Tortoise. When it is added to the day and hour, the enemy will arrive quickly. The explanation says: If enemy information is heard at night, and the Three Punishments deities are added to the day branch, the enemy will come very quickly. The Three Punishments refer to the Heavenly Gang (Chen), the Great Opposition (Mao), and the Taiyi (Si) deities. Another divination for enemy information: Place the Month General on the hour and look at the Heavenly Gang. If it is in a position like a house or is adjacent to the day branch, do not send out troops, for sending troops will surely result in being plundered.

說曰：白虎、勾陳加到己地，聞應有己即為盜。或甲日，必有敵揚兵見血。騰蛇、朱雀，但驚恐耳。傳送加孟，敵肇發；加仲，半道；加季，即到。

The explanation says: If White Tiger and Gou Chen are added upon the ground of one's own side, and what is heard corresponds to oneself, then there will be thieves. If it is on a Jia day, there will certainly be enemies mobilizing troops and engaging in battle with bloodshed. If Teng She and Vermilion Bird are added upon, it will only be a false alarm. If Transmission is added upon the four Mengs, the enemy has just set out; if added upon the four Zhongs, the enemy is already halfway; if added upon the four Si, the enemy will arrive immediately.

說曰：占聞前後有奸賊，欲知何所在者，以月將加時看大吉：大吉加子午，賊在大沖下；加丑未，在太乙下；加寅申，在傳送下；加卯酉，在從魁下；加辰戌，在登明下；加巳亥，在大吉下。勿避此等，必有傷害。聞有賊，用月將加時，便看大吉前在也。正時大沖、神后、太乙加日，賊在前；加辰，賊在後。

The explanation says: When inquiring about thieves or spies, to determine their location, place the Month General on the hour and look at 'Great Favor'. If 'Great Favor' is on the Zi or Wu position, the thief is under 'Great Opposition' (Mao). If it is on the Chou or Wei position, the thief is under 'Supreme Brightness' (Si). If it is on the Yin or Shen position, the thief is under 'Messenger' (Shen). If it is on the Mao or You position, the thief is under 'Following Leader' (You). If it is on the Chen or Xu position, the thief is under 'Bright Start' (Hai). If it is on the Si or Hai position, the thief is under 'Great Favor' (Chou). If these positions are not avoided, injury is certain. When hearing of a thief, use the Month General on the hour, then look at the position before 'Great Favor'. According to the correct hour, if 'Great Opposition', 'Supreme Brightness', and 'Supreme Brightness' are placed on the Day Stem, the thief is ahead. If they are placed on the Earthly Branch, the thief is behind.

說曰：甲己之日子為吏，亥為賊；乙庚之日亥為吏，酉為賊；丙辛之日寅為吏，巳為賊；丁壬之日巳為吏，申為賊；戊癸之日申為吏，卯為賊。占賊有氣，其賊必來；占死氣，賊不到。又此時言吉凶，以意消息之可也。

The explanation states: On Jia day and Ji day, Zi is the official god and Hai is the thief god; on Yi day and Geng day, Hai is the official god and You is the thief god; on Bing day and Xin day, Yin is the official god and Si is the thief god; on Ding day and Ren day, Si is the official god and Shen is the thief god; on Wu day and Gui day, Shen is the official god and Mao is the thief god. If the thief god is in a state of life qi, the enemy will certainly come; if it is in a state of death qi, the enemy will not arrive. In addition, the good or bad outcomes discussed at this time can be understood and explored through one's own judgment.

五行者，順五行所值之時日，以定主客之利害也。金日金時，無所害也，行師不遇敵，旗色上白；報兵馬事來（一作求），虛聲也。金日水時，若值申子辰日，忌申子辰時，當避之，行師不遇敵，旗色上黑；報兵事，事來則不到，見賊亦無戰，自相休解。

The concept of "five elements victory and defeat" determines which side, the "host" (the one who is on the defensive and acts later) or the "guest" (the one who is on the offensive and acts first), is advantageous or disadvantaged, based on the five elements associated with the day branch and the hour. If the day is of the metal element and the hour is also of the metal element, the five elements are in harmony, there will be no obstacles, and military movements will not encounter enemies; white banners are suitable. If there are reports of military movements, they are just empty talk. If the day is of the metal element and the hour is of the water element, the metal element is weakened by the water. If the day is the seventh day (申), the first day (子), or the third day (辰), one should avoid the seventh hour (申), the first hour (子), or the third hour (辰). At this time, military movements will not encounter enemies; black banners are suitable. If there are reports of warfare, the news will not come true, even if enemy troops are encountered, there will be no battle, and both sides will withdraw without fighting.

金日火時，若寅午戌日，忌寅午戌時，避之，行師宜客，為我利乘敵未動，亟引兵擊之，旗色上赤；若敵先來攻，我不與戰；報兵馬事凶，急備之。金日木時，宜主，我不可往，旗色上白；敵來，堅陣待之，與戰必勝；報兵馬事，大吉。金日土時，不遇敵，亦無戰陣，旗色上黃；報兵馬事來，勿憂；若值子日子時，避之。

When a day of metal meets a time of fire, fire overcomes metal. If this day is the day of寅 (Yin), 午 (Wu), or 戌 (Xu), one should avoid the hours of寅 (Yin), 午 (Wu), and 戌 (Xu). At this time, it is advisable to act as the guest, meaning to take the initiative: seize the opportunity when the enemy has not yet moved, and quickly lead troops to attack, which is advantageous. The banners should be red. If the enemy attacks first, then one should not engage. If there is military intelligence indicating danger, one must be vigilant. When a day of metal meets a time of wood, metal overcomes wood. It is advisable to act as the host, and one should not take the initiative to go out. The banners should be white. If the enemy attacks, one should only form a good formation and be ready, ensuring victory in battle. At this time, if there is military intelligence, it is a great omen. When a day of metal meets a time of earth, earth generates metal, so there will be no encounter with the enemy and no battle. The banners should be yellow. If there is military intelligence, there is no need to worry. However, if it is the hour of子 (Zi) or 子时 (Zi hour), one should still avoid it.

火日火時，無所害也，不遇敵，遇亦不戰，旗色上赤；報兵馬事來，虛聲也。火日水時，宜客；報兵馬事凶，急避之；見敵若未動，則我先引兵赴戰，並力擊之，旗色上黑；若敵先來攻我，我則堅壁固守，不可應之。火日金時，宜主，不利往；敵來攻我，我舉赤旗，反往擊之，必勝矣。

On a fire day encountering a fire hour, the same element is present, causing no harm, and there will be no confrontation. Even if there is a meeting, there will be no battle. Red banners are suitable. If military intelligence comes in, it is just false news. On a fire day encountering a water hour, water overcomes fire, so it is suitable to be the guest. If military intelligence comes in, it indicates danger, and one should hurry to take cover. If enemies have not yet moved, we should take the initiative to attack, strike together strongly, and use black banners. If the enemy attacks first, we should fortify and hold our ground, not going out to fight. On a fire day encountering a metal hour, fire overcomes metal, so it is suitable to be the host. Initiating an attack is not advisable. If the enemy attacks us, we should raise red military banners to counterattack and surely win.

火日土時，亡所害也，見敵亦無害，旗色上黃；報兵馬事來，虛聲也。火日木時，亦相生不相剋也，更觀時之衰旺如何：宜主，敵來攻我，則舉赤旗擊之，報兵馬事（一作來）。木日水時，亡所害也，不宜動作，事多不就，亦無戰陣；報兵馬事，虛聲也。

On a fire day encountering earth, fire generates earth, which causes no harm. Even if an enemy is encountered, there will be no damage. Yellow banners are suitable. If military intelligence comes in, it is likely false. On a fire day encountering wood, wood generates fire, which is also a mutual generation rather than mutual control. It is still necessary to check whether the time's energy is weak or strong. Overall, it is favorable to take the initiative. If the enemy attacks, raise red banners to counterattack. Military intelligence will come in. On a wood day encountering water, water generates wood, which causes no harm. However, it is not advisable to take any action. Affairs are mostly difficult to complete, and there will be no battle. If military intelligence comes in, it is just empty talk.

木日火時，宜客，利速引兵赴敵，旗色上赤（一作黑）；若敵先來，不可應戰；報兵馬事凶，亦觀時之衰旺如何。值巳酉丑日，當忌巳酉丑時，避之。木日金時，宜客，利我速引兵擊之，旗色上白；若敵先來攻，利固守，勿與戰。木日水時，不遇敵，遇亦自退；旗色上黑；報兵馬事來，虛聲也。木日土時，宜主，若敵來攻，舉青旗擊之；報兵馬事凶（一作吉）。

When wood meets fire on a day, wood generates fire but its energy is drained. It is advisable to act as the guest, quickly leading troops to confront the enemy, which is favorable. The banners should be red. If the enemy attacks first, do not engage. If military intelligence indicates danger, it should be determined based on the strength of the hour's energy. On days of Si, You, or Chou, one should avoid the hours of Si, You, and Chou respectively. When wood meets metal, metal overcomes wood. It is advisable to act as the guest, and quickly leading troops to strike first is favorable. The banners should be white. If the enemy attacks first, it is better to hold firm and not engage. When wood meets water, there will be no enemy encounter. Even if an enemy appears, they will retreat on their own. The banners should be black. If military intelligence indicates danger, it is a false report. When wood meets earth, wood overcomes earth. It is advisable to act as the host. If the enemy attacks, raise green banners to confront them. If military intelligence indicates danger, it is ominous.

水日水時，無所害也，不遇亦自散，旗色上黑；報兵馬事來，虛聲也。水日火時，宜主，慎勿先動；若敵先來攻，當舉黑旗，放兵大擊之；報兵馬事，大吉。水日金時，見敵不為害，旗色上白；報兵馬事，虛聲也。水日木時，旗色上青；報兵馬事，虛聲也。

On a day of water, if the time is also water, they share the same energy and there is no harm. There will be no enemy encountered, and even if there is an enemy, it will naturally disperse. Black banners are suitable. If there is military intelligence coming in, it is just a false report. On a day of water, if the time is fire, water overcomes fire. It is favorable to take the initiative as the master. Be careful not to act first. If the enemy attacks first, raise a white banner and launch a large counterattack. At this time, if there is military intelligence coming in, it is a great auspicious sign. On a day of water, if the time is metal, metal generates water. Even if encountering enemies, there will be no harm. A white banner is suitable. If there is military intelligence coming in, it is still a false report. On a day of water, if the time is wood, water generates wood but the energy is drained. A green banner is suitable. If there is military intelligence coming in, it is also a false report.

水日土時，不可動眾，報兵馬事，安靜勿憂。夫土能克水，水又能決土也，更審時之衰旺如何：若敵來乘土，土旺，勿與戰；土衰，則又舉黑旗擊之。土日土時，無所害也，不可動眾，旗色上黃；報兵馬事，虛聲也。

When water days meet earth days, earth controls water, so it is not advisable to mobilize troops. If there is military intelligence reporting enemy movements, just hold back and do not worry. Remember that although earth can control water, when water is strong it can break through earth embankments. Therefore, one must examine the strength and weakness of the time's energy. If the enemy comes with earth energy and the earth energy is strong, do not engage in battle; if the earth energy has weakened, then raise black banners to attack. When earth days meet earth days, they share the same energy and there is no harm, but still do not mobilize troops. The banners should be yellow. If there is military intelligence, it is just false information.

土日木時，宜客，利敵先動而擊之，旗色上青；若敵固守，勿與戰；報兵馬事，凶。土日金時，不遇敵，遇亦無害；報兵馬事，虛聲也。土日火時，主不可動，敵來攻勿與戰，戰者少衰；報兵馬事來，小有焚燒驚恐。土日水時，先觀時之衰旺何如，然後動靜焉：土旺宜主，水旺宜客，敵來氣旺勿與戰，衰則擊之；報兵馬事，凶。

When the day is of Earth and the day is a Sunday, if the Wood element appears, Wood overcomes Earth, so it is advisable to take the role of the guest, and to attack before the enemy takes action, which is advantageous. The banner should be of the green color. If the enemy remains entrenched and does not come out, do not engage in battle. If there is military intelligence coming in, it indicates a凶 (adverse outcome). When the day is of Earth and the day is a Sunday, and the Metal element appears, Earth generates Metal, so there will be no encounter with the enemy, even if there is an encounter, it will not cause harm. If there is military intelligence coming in, it is false information. When the day is of Earth and the day is a Sunday, and the Fire element appears, Fire generates Earth, so the defending side should not move rashly. Even if the enemy attacks, do not engage in battle. If forced to fight, there will be some setback. If there is military intelligence coming in, there will be minor burning and disturbances. When the day is of Earth and the day is a Sunday, and the Water element appears, first observe the strength and weakness of the hour's energy, then decide whether to move or stay still: if the Earth energy is strong, it is advisable to take the role of the host; if the Water energy is strong, it is advisable to take the role of the guest. If the enemy's strength is at its peak, do not engage in battle, wait until their strength wanes before attacking. If there is military intelligence coming in, it indicates an adverse outcome.

甲子、甲午金日，甲子、乙丑金時，丙寅、丁卯火時，戊辰、己巳木時，庚午、辛未土時，壬申、癸酉金時，甲戌、乙亥火時。乙丑、乙未金日，丙子、丁丑水時，戊寅、己卯土時，庚辰、辛巳金時，壬午、癸未木時，甲申、乙酉水時，丙戌、丁亥土時。丙寅、丙申火日，戊子、己丑火時，庚寅、辛卯木時，壬辰、癸巳水時，甲午、乙未金時，丙申、丁酉火時，戊戌、己亥木時。

The following lists the Five Phases (五行) of each day and its corresponding hours according to the Nayin sound element (纳音五行), for use in the previous calculations of the main and guest elements. The day Jiazi and Jiawu belong to the Metal element, making them "Metal days"; on these days, the hours Jiazi and Yichou belong to Metal, Bingyin and Dingmao belong to Fire, Wuchen and Jisi belong to Wood, Gengwu and Xinwei belong to Earth, Renshen and Guiyou belong to Metal, Jiaxu and Yihai belong to Fire. The days Yichou and Yiwei belong to the Metal element, making them "Metal days"; on these days, the hours Bingzi and Dingchou belong to Water, Wuyin and Jimao belong to Earth, Gengchen and Xinsi belong to Metal, Renwu and Guiwei belong to Wood, Jiashen and Yiyou belong to Water, Bingxu and Dinghai belong to Earth. The days Bingyin and Bingshen belong to the Fire element, making them "Fire days"; on these days, the hours Wuzi and Jichou belong to Fire, Gengyin and Xinmao belong to Wood, Renchen and Guisi belong to Water, Jiawu and Yiwei belong to Metal, Bingshen and Dingyou belong to Fire, Wuxu and Jihai belong to Wood.

丁卯、丁酉火日，庚子、辛丑土時，壬寅、癸卯金時，甲辰、乙巳火時，丙午、丁未水時，戊申、己酉土時，庚戌、辛亥金時。戊辰、戊戌木日，壬子、癸丑木時，甲寅、乙卯水時，丙辰、丁巳土時，戊午、己未火時，庚申、辛酉木時，壬戌、癸亥水時。己巳、己亥木日，甲子、乙丑金時，丙寅、丁卯火時，戊辰、己巳木時，庚午、辛未土時，壬申、癸酉金時，甲戌、乙亥火時。

The days of Ding Mao and Ding You belong to the fire Nayin sound element, making them "fire days." Among these days, the hours of Geng Zi and Xin Chou belong to earth, the hours of Ren Yin and Gui Mao belong to metal, the hours of Jia Chen and Yi Si belong to fire, the hours of Bing Wu and Ding Wei belong to water, the hours of Wu Shen and Ji You belong to earth, and the hours of Geng Xu and Xin Hai belong to metal. The days of Wu Chen and Wu Xu belong to the wood Nayin sound element, making them "wood days." Among these days, the hours of Ren Zi and Gui Chou belong to wood, the hours of Jia Yin and Yi Mao belong to water, the hours of Bing Chen and Ding Si belong to earth, the hours of Wu Wu and Ji Wei belong to fire, the hours of Geng Shen and Xin You belong to wood, and the hours of Ren Xu and Gui Hai belong to water. The days of Ji Si and Ji Hai belong to the wood Nayin sound element, making them "wood days." Among these days, the hours of Jia Zi and Yi Chou belong to metal, the hours of Bing Yin and Ding Mao belong to fire, the hours of Wu Chen and Ji Si belong to wood, the hours of Geng Wu and Xin Wei belong to earth, the hours of Ren Shen and Gui You belong to metal, and the hours of Jia Xu and Yi Hai belong to fire.

庚午、庚子土日，丙子、丁丑水時，戊寅、己卯土時，庚辰、辛巳金時，壬午、癸未木時，甲申、乙酉水時，丙戌、丁亥土時。辛丑、辛未土日，戊子、己丑火時，庚寅、辛卯木時，壬辰、癸巳水時，甲午、乙未金時，丙申、丁酉火時，戊戌、己亥木時。壬寅、壬申金日，庚子、辛丑土時，壬寅、癸卯金時，甲辰、乙巳火時，丙午、丁未水時，戊申、己酉土時，庚戌、辛亥金時。

On Gengwu and Gengzi days, the Nayin sound element belongs to earth, making them "earth days." Among these, during Bingzi and Dingchou hours, the element belongs to water; during Wuyin and Jimao hours, it belongs to earth; during Gengchen and Xinsi hours, it belongs to metal; during Renwu and Guiwei hours, it belongs to wood; during Jiashen and Yiyou hours, it belongs to water; during Bingxu and Dinghai hours, it belongs to earth. On Xinchou and Xinwei days, the Nayin sound element belongs to earth, making them "earth days." Among these, during Wuzi and Jichou hours, the element belongs to fire; during Gengyin and Xinmao hours, it belongs to wood; during Renchen and Guisi hours, it belongs to water; during Jiawu and Yiwei hours, it belongs to metal; during Bingshen and Dingyou hours, it belongs to fire; during Wuxu and Jihai hours, it belongs to wood. On Renyin and Renshen days, the Nayin sound element belongs to metal, making them "metal days." Among these, during Gengzi and Xinchou hours, the element belongs to earth; during Renyin and Guimao hours, it belongs to metal; during Jiachen and Yisi hours, it belongs to fire; during Bingwu and Dingwei hours, it belongs to water; during Wushen and Jiyou hours, it belongs to earth; during Gengxu and Xinhai hours, it belongs to metal.

癸酉、癸卯金日，壬子、癸丑木時，甲寅、乙卯水時，丙辰、丁巳土時，戊午、己未火時，庚申、辛酉木時，壬戌、癸亥水時。甲戌、甲辰火日，甲子、乙丑金時，丙寅、丁卯火時，戊辰、己巳木時，庚午、辛未土時，壬申、癸酉金時，甲戌、乙亥火時。乙亥、乙巳火日，丙子、丁丑水時，戊寅、己卯土時，庚辰、辛巳金時，壬午、癸未木時，甲申、乙酉水時，丙戌、丁亥土時。

On the days of Guiyou and Guimao, the Nayin sound element belongs to metal, making them "metal days." Among these days, during the hours of Renzi and Guichou, the element belongs to wood; during Jiayin and Yimao, it belongs to water; during Bingchen and Dingsi, it belongs to earth; during Wuwu and Jiwei, it belongs to fire; during Gengshen and Xinyou, it belongs to wood; and during Renxu and Guihai, it belongs to water. On the days of Jiaxu and Jiachen, the Nayin sound element belongs to fire, making them "fire days." Among these days, during Jiazi and Yichou, the element belongs to metal; during Bingyin and Dingmao, it belongs to fire; during Wuyin and Jimao, it belongs to wood; during Gengwu and Xinwei, it belongs to earth; during Renshen and Guiyou, it belongs to metal; and during Jiaxu and Yihai, it belongs to fire. On the days of Yihai and Yisi, the Nayin sound element belongs to fire, making them "fire days." Among these days, during Bingzi and Dingchou, the element belongs to water; during Wuyin and Jimao, it belongs to earth; during Gengchen and Xinsi, it belongs to metal; during Renwu and Guiwei, it belongs to wood; during Jiashen and Yiyou, it belongs to water; and during Bingxu and Dinghai, it belongs to earth.

丙子、丙午水日，戊子、己丑火時，庚寅、辛卯木時，壬辰、癸巳水時，甲午、乙未金時，丙申、丁酉火時，戊戌、丁亥木時。丁未、丁丑水日，庚子、辛丑土時，壬寅、癸卯金時，甲辰、乙巳火時，丙午、丁未水時，戊申、己酉土時，庚戌、辛亥金時。戊寅、戊申土日，壬子、癸丑木時，甲寅、乙卯水時，丙辰、丁巳土時，戊午、己未火時，庚申、辛酉木時，壬戌、癸亥水時。

The days of Bingzi and Bingwu belong to the water Nayin sound element, making them "water days"; among these, the hours of Wuzi and Jichou belong to fire, the hours of Gengyin and Xinmao belong to wood, the hours of Renchen and Guisi belong to water, the hours of Jiawu and Yiwei belong to metal, the hours of Bingshen and Dingyou belong to fire, and the hours of Wuxu and the next hour belong to wood. The days of Dingwei and Dingchou belong to the water Nayin sound element, making them "water days"; among these, the hours of Gengzi and Xinchou belong to earth, the hours of Renyin and Guimao belong to metal, the hours of Jiachen and Yisi belong to fire, the hours of Bingwu and Dingwei belong to water, the hours of Wushen and Jichou belong to earth, and the hours of Gengxu and Xinhai belong to metal. The days of Wuyin and Wushen belong to the earth Nayin sound element, making them "earth days"; among these, the hours of Renzi and Guichou belong to wood, the hours of Jiayin and Yimao belong to water, the hours of Bingchen and Dingsi belong to earth, the hours of Wuwu and Jiwei belong to fire, the hours of Gengshen and Xinyou belong to wood, and the hours of Renxu and Guihai belong to water.

己卯、己酉土日，甲子、乙丑金時，丙寅、丁卯火時，戊辰、己巳木時，庚午、辛未土時，壬申、癸酉金時，甲戌、乙亥火時。庚辰、庚戌金日，丙子、丁丑水時，戊寅、己卯土時，庚辰、辛巳金時，壬午、癸未木時，甲申、乙酉水時，丙戌、丁亥土時。辛巳、辛亥金日，戊子、己丑火時，庚寅、辛卯木時，壬辰、癸巳水時，甲午、乙未金時，丙申、丁酉火時，戊戌、己亥木時。

The days of Ji Mo and Ji You belong to the earth element, making them "earth days"; during the hours of Jia Zi and Yi Chou, the element is metal, during Bing Yin and Ding Mao, it is fire, during Wu Chen and Ji Si, it is wood, during Geng Wu and Xin Wei, it is earth, during Ren Shen and Gui You, it is metal, and during Jia Xu and Yi Hai, it is fire. The days of Geng Chen and Geng Xu belong to the metal element, making them "metal days"; during the hours of Bing Zi and Ding Chou, the element is water, during Wu Yin and Ji Mo, it is earth, during Geng Chen and Xin Si, it is metal, during Ren Wu and Gui Wei, it is wood, during Jia Shen and Yi You, it is water, and during Bing Xu and Ding Hai, it is earth. The days of Xin Si and Xin Hai belong to the metal element, making them "metal days"; during the hours of Wu Zi and Ji Chou, the element is fire, during Geng Yin and Xin Mao, it is wood, during Ren Chen and Gui Si, it is water, during Jia Wu and Yi Wei, it is metal, during Bing Shen and Ding You, it is fire, and during Wu Xu and Ji Hai, it is wood.

壬午、壬子木日，庚子、辛丑土時，壬寅、癸卯金時，甲辰、乙巳火時，丙午、丁未水時，戊申、己酉土時，庚戌、辛亥金時。癸未、癸丑木日，壬子、癸丑木時，甲寅、乙卯水時，丙辰、丁巳土時，戊午、己未火時，庚申、辛酉木時，壬戌、癸亥水時。甲申、甲寅水日，甲子、乙丑金時，丙寅、丁卯火時，戊辰、己巳木時，庚午、辛未土時，壬申、癸酉金時，甲戌、乙亥火時。

The days of Renwu and Renzi belong to the wood element, making them "wood days"; during the hours of Gengzi and Xinchou, the element is earth; during the hours of RENYIN and GUIMAO, the element is metal; during the hours of JIACHEN and YISI, the element is fire; during the hours of BINGWU and DINGWEI, the element is water; during the hours of WUSHEN and JIYOU, the element is earth; during the hours of GENGXU and XINHAI, the element is metal. The days of GUIWEI and GUICHOU belong to the wood element, making them "wood days"; during the hours of RENZI and GUICHOU, the element is wood; during the hours of JIAYIN and YIMAΟ, the element is water; during the hours of BINGCHEN and DINGSI, the element is earth; during the hours of WUWU and JIWEI, the element is fire; during the hours of GENGSHEN and XINYOU, the element is wood; during the hours of RENXU and GUIHAI, the element is water. The days of JIASHEN and JIAYIN belong to the water element, making them "water days"; during the hours of JIAZI and YICHOU, the element is metal; during the hours of BINGYIN and DINGMAO, the element is fire; during the hours of WUCHEN and YISI, the element is wood; during the hours of GENGWU and XINWEI, the element is earth; during the hours of RENSHEN and GUIYOU, the element is metal; during the hours of JIAXU and YIHAI, the element is fire.

乙酉、乙卯水日，丙子、丁丑水時，戊寅、己卯土時，庚辰、辛巳金時，壬午、癸未木時，甲申、乙酉水時，丙戌、丁亥土時。丙戌、丁亥土日，戊子、己丑火時，庚寅、辛卯木時，壬辰、癸巳水時，甲午、乙未金時，丙申、丁酉火時，戊戌、己亥木時。丁亥、丁巳土日，庚子、辛丑土時，壬寅、癸卯金時，甲辰、乙巳火時，丙午、丁未水時，戊申、己酉土時，庚戌、辛亥金時。

On the days of Yi You and Yi Mao, the Nayin sound element belongs to water, making them "water days." Among these days, during the hours of Bing Zi and Ding Chou, the element is water; during Wu Yin and Ji Mao, it is earth; during Geng Chen and Xin Si, it is metal; during Ren Wu and Gui Wei, it is wood; and during Ji Shen and Yi You, it is water. On the days of Bing Xu and Ding Hai, the Nayin sound element belongs to earth, making them "earth days." Among these days, during the hours of Wu Zi and Ji Chou, the element is fire; during Geng Yin and Xin Mao, it is wood; during Ren Chen and Gui Si, it is water; during Ji Wu and Yi Wei, it is metal; during Bing Shen and Ding You, it is fire; and during Wu Xu and Ji Hai, it is wood. On the days of Ding Hai and Ding Si, the Nayin sound element belongs to earth, making them "earth days." Among these days, during the hours of Geng Zi and Xin Chou, the element is earth; during Ren Yin and Gui Mao, it is metal; during Ji Chen and Yi Si, it is fire; during Bing Wu and Ding Wei, it is water; during Wu Shen and Ji You, it is earth; and during Geng Xu and Xin Hai, it is metal.

戊子、戊午火日，壬子、癸丑木時，甲寅、乙卯水時，丙辰、丁巳土時，戊午、己未火時，庚申、辛酉木時，壬戌、癸亥水時。己丑、己未火日，甲子、乙丑金時，丙寅、丁卯火時，戊辰、己巳木時，庚午、辛未土時，壬申、癸酉金時，甲戌、乙亥火時。庚寅、庚申木日，丙子、丁丑水時，戊寅、己卯土時，庚辰、辛巳金時，壬午、癸未木時，甲申、乙酉水時，丙戌、丁亥土時。

The days of Wu Zi and Wu Wu belong to the fire Nayin sound element, making them "fire days." Among these, the hours of Ren Zi and Gui Chou belong to wood, the hours of Jia Yin and Yi Mao belong to water, the hours of Bing Chen and Ding Si belong to earth, the hours of Wu Wu and Ji Wei belong to fire, the hours of Geng Shen and Xin You belong to wood, and the hours of Ren Xu and Gui Hai belong to water. The days of Ji Chou and Ji Wei belong to the fire Nayin sound element, making them "fire days." Among these, the hours of Jia Zi and Yi Chou belong to metal, the hours of Bing Yin and Ding Mao belong to fire, the hours of Wu Chen and Ji Si belong to wood, the hours of Geng Wu and Xin Wei belong to earth, the hours of Ren Shen and Gui You belong to metal, and the hours of Jia Xu and Yi Hai belong to fire. The days of Geng Yin and Geng Shen belong to the wood Nayin sound element, making them "wood days." Among these, the hours of Bing Zi and Ding Chou belong to water, the hours of Wu Yin and Ji Mao belong to earth, the hours of Geng Chen and Xin Si belong to metal, the hours of Ren Wu and Gui Wei belong to wood, the hours of Jia Shen and Yi You belong to water, and the hours of Bing Xu and Ding Hai belong to earth.

辛卯、辛酉木日，戊子、己丑火時，庚寅、辛卯木時，壬辰、癸巳水時，甲午、乙未金時，丙申、丁酉火時，戊戌、己亥木時。壬辰、壬戌水日，庚子、辛丑土時，壬寅、癸卯金時，甲辰、乙巳火時，丙午、丁未水時，戊申、己酉土時，庚戌、辛亥金時。癸巳、癸亥水日，壬子、癸丑木時，甲寅、乙卯水時，丙辰、丁巳土時，戊午、己未火時，庚申、辛酉木時，壬戌、癸亥水時。

On the days of Xin Mao and Xin You, the Nayin sound element belongs to wood, making them "wood days." Among these days, during the hours of Wu Zi and Ji Chou, the element is fire; during Geng Yin and Xin Mao, it is wood; during Ren Chen and Gui Si, it is water; during Jia Wu and Yi Wei, it is metal; during Bing Shen and Ding You, it is fire; and during Wu Xu and Ji Hai, it is wood. On the days of Ren Chen and Ren Xu, the Nayin sound element belongs to water, making them "water days." Among these days, during the hours of Geng Zi and Xin Chou, the element is earth; during Ren Yin and Gui Mao, it is metal; during Jia Chen and Yi Si, it is fire; during Bing Wu and Ding Wei, it is water; during Wu Shen and Ji You, it is earth; and during Geng Xu and Xin Hai, it is metal. On the days of Gui Si and Gui Hai, the Nayin sound element belongs to water, making them "water days." Among these days, during the hours of Ren Zi and Gui Chou, the element is wood; during Jia Yin and Yi Mao, it is water; during Bing Chen and Ding Si, it is earth; during Wu Wu and Ji Wei, it is fire; during Geng Shen and Xin You, it is wood; and during Ren Xu and Gui Hai, it is water.

《龍首經》曰：將欲出兵，初以木日聞事。謂四方舉兵及仇怨，皆是不利，我欲攻之日，必以火日火時行。火日出，出必火門。此謂父母與子除害，子為父母報仇。故以火日火時出行火門，慎勿出金門，勿合金神加年上（謂大將年也），言金木也。

The Long Head Classic says: When about to send troops into battle, the initial information about military affairs is first heard on a day of wood. Any military actions from all directions, such as invasions or disputes and revenge, heard on a day of wood are considered unfavorable. When our side decides to launch an attack, we must choose a day of fire and a time of fire to travel. When sending troops on a day of fire, the departure must also take place through a gate belonging to fire. This is called the father and son working together to eliminate harm, with the son avenging the father. Wood generates fire, so wood is the father and fire is the son. When the information is heard on a day of wood, we use the day and time of fire to retaliate. Therefore, we must depart on a day and time of fire through a fire gate, avoiding the 'metal gate' and ensuring that no metal-related spirits or omens affect the general's birth year. This refers precisely to the principle that metal overcomes wood.

假令三月甲子從魁加戌，聞警事，甲木日也，到其行時，以丙丁日己午時往，為火時出，勝光太乙火門也，太乙又火時也。假令大將年加木，傳送加之，為（一作如）金神克其年也。西南抵申，又況從魁加之，為出金門也，則運不可金，大凶。太乙勝光加人年上，吉也。

For example, on the Jiazi day in the third month, the month general 'Congkui' (You) is placed on the Xu position, and an alarm is heard on that day. Jia belongs to wood, making it a wood day; when the time to go out for battle comes, it is changed to the Si and Wu hours of the丙 and 丁 days, thus departing at the fire hour. On the divination board, 'Shengguang' (Wu) and 'Taiyi' (Si) are both fire-related gates, and the hour of 'Taiyi' is exactly the fire hour. Another example: if the general's age position falls on a wood position, and the metal 'ChuanSong' (Shen) is placed over it, this indicates that the metal god is attacking the general's age position. If the army moves directly to the southwest towards the Shen position, and there is also the metal 'Congkui' placed over it, this is equivalent to departing from the metal gate. This campaign must not involve anything related to metal, otherwise it will be extremely dangerous. Conversely, if the two fire gods 'Taiyi' and 'Shengguang' are placed over the general's age position, this is a good omen.

《龍首經》曰：諸欲（一作求）陳兵，必伺（一作同）向白虎。六甲為青龍，六丙為朱雀，六戊為勾陳，六庚為白虎，六癸為玄武。假令甲子旬，青龍在子，朱雀在寅，勾陳在辰，白虎在午，玄武在酉。大將處青龍，執法行刑，抵朱雀；將往來，抵勾陳；以白虎加敵人，伏勾陳，抵玄武。他皆仿此。白虎不以克大將軍年上之神。假令大將年立從魁，傳送加之，而甲子旬白虎在勝光，此克年上之神也。

The Long Head Classic says: When arranging an army and deploying troops, one must observe and face the direction of the White Tiger. The position of the Six Jia is the Azure Dragon, the position of the Six Bing is the Vermilion Bird, the position of the Six Wu is Gou Chen, the position of the Six Geng is the White Tiger, and the position of the Six Gui is the Black Tortoise. For example, in the Jiazi decade, the Azure Dragon is at the Zi position, the Vermilion Bird at the Yin position, Gou Chen at the Chen position, the White Tiger at the Wu position, and the Black Tortoise at the You position. The commander himself stands at the position of the Azure Dragon; when enforcing punishment, one should face the Vermilion Bird; when moving troops, one should take the direction of Gou Chen; place the White Tiger position on the enemy, hide oneself at Gou Chen, and take the direction of the Black Tortoise. All other situations follow the same pattern. However, the position of the White Tiger must not be used to harm the commander's personal heavenly spirit. For example, if the commander's personal year is at "Congui" (You), and "Chuan Song" (Shen) is above it, and the White Tiger in the Jiazi decade is at "Sheng Guang" (Wu), then the fire of Wu will overcome the metal of Shen, thus harming the heavenly spirit of the commander's personal year.

奎、婁向左，角、亢向右，北斗向柳，張權衡而從斗魁，陰攻陽。以河魁到大沖，陰也；以天罡到從魁，陽也。大吉攻小吉，是其當日加四仲，以陽攻陰，往攻大吉，是逆兵也。又不令青抵白，甲乙不可西行向攻，喪也。黑不可抵黃，言壬癸不可向四季鄉，可向羅攻。他皆仿此。又言春庚辛不可向南攻戰也，春戊己不可東攻也。

The constellations of Qiu and Lou are oriented to the left, while those of Jiao and Kang are oriented to the right. The handle of the Big Dipper points toward Liu. When the balance of power is opened and follows the direction of the Dipper's handle, this is called attacking Yang with Yin. Using the River Chief (Xu) added to the Great Opposition (Mao) belongs to Yin; using the Heavenly Gang (Chen) added to From Chief (You) belongs to Yang. Attacking Xiao Ji (Wei) with Da Ji (Chou) is when the daily god is placed on the four central positions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You; if instead Yang attacks Yin by attacking Da Ji's position, it is an army moving against heaven, which is inauspicious. Also, green should not clash with white, meaning that on Ji and Yi days, military campaigns should not be directed westward, which would lead to loss. Black should not clash with yellow, meaning that on Ren and Gui days, attacks should not be directed toward the four seasonal directions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, but can be directed toward the Luo position. The rest should be inferred in the same way. It is also said that on the days of Geng and Xin in spring, attacking southward is inauspicious, and on the days of Wu and Ji in spring, attacking eastward is inauspicious.

立今日之神，起其後攻其前面，甲寅日後二在子也。又言天乙吉將加所攻之處也。今年上神往制所攻之神，及其上神，即擒敵矣。又不可攻有氣之神，後自為患。子攻父母，大逆天道，威不能強，必主折兵自傷。甲乙日北向攻焉，父母也，逆天之理，兵不成威，將受戮。南攻者，攻其類，眾人莫貴，還受其屈。西南攻者，其不勝，是自窮。東南攻者，此謂自攻也。攻四維，攻其所勝，大吉，有福。他皆仿此。

First determine the guardian deity of the day, then count from the position following it to attack the direction in front. For example, on Jiayin day, counting two positions backward leads to Zi. It is also said that the 'Tianyi' and other auspicious generals should be stationed at the place to be attacked. If the heavenly deity of the year can subdue the deity being attacked and the heavenly deity above it, then the enemy can be captured. One must not attack the deity that is in its prime, as this will lead to future misfortune. Attacking the parents with the son is greatly against the natural order, and the power will not be effective, inevitably causing loss of troops and injury to oneself. On Jia or Yi days, attacking to the north is wrong, as the north is water, which is the parent of wood. This goes against the natural order, and the commander will suffer defeat. Attacking to the south is attacking one's own kind, which is not respected, and will lead to humiliation. Attacking to the southwest will result in defeat, as it is a dead end. Attacking to the southeast is like fighting oneself. Attacking the four directions of Qian, Kun, Gen, and Xun is attacking the direction that one can overcome, which is highly auspicious and brings fortune. The rest should be treated in the same way.

首察於死生之理，謂神之後二通神。又重之以天乙之道，謂六壬癸之吉將也。故曰通於三天者，順斗行，一也；攻所勝，二也；其後二之辰攻其前面，三也。十二月甲子將加壬，從戌攻辰，是後二也。大將年五十立卯，功曹臨之。甲子旬，白虎在勝光，不與將年上神相剋也。東西攻辰地，攻所勝也。又有四將勾陳攻所勝之辰。年上之神，勾陳神，皆制所攻之鄉。若上之辰克下辰，是謂敵降。此又背胃、昴，攻房、心，隨斗擊乃行政，一當百矣。

First, one must examine the principles of life and death, which involve counting two positions from a certain deity to find the connected deity. Next, adding the way of 'Tianyi' refers to the auspicious general associated with the Jia and Gui stems in the Six Rats system. Therefore, those who understand the 'Three Heavens' are able to: first, act in the direction indicated by the Big Dipper; second, attack the direction that they can overcome; third, attack the front position from the second position behind. On the first day of the first month, the month general is placed on the Ren position, and from the Xu position, it attacks the Chen position, which is called the second position behind. The main general is fifty years old, and his personal year is at the Mao position, with 'Gongcao' (Yin) placed upon it. In the Jiazi cycle, the White Tiger is at 'Shengguang' (Wu), and Wu and Mao do not conflict, nor do they clash with the heavenly deity on the main general's personal year. Attacking the Chen position from the east or west is precisely attacking the direction that can be overcome. In addition, the Gou Chen among the four generals attacks the position it can overcome. The heavenly deity on the personal year and the Gou Chen deity can both subdue the attacked position. If the upper position overcomes the lower position, this is called the enemy surrendering. Furthermore, attacking the direction of the Room mansion and Heart mansion by facing away from the Stomach mansion and Hairy Head mansion, following the direction of the Big Dipper, is following the heavenly way, and one person can be as effective as a hundred.

諸欲戰鬥者，必以先為客，後為主人。先起者令下克上，後起者無令上賊下，謂勾陳所臨之辰也。若辰勝將則主人勝，客將勝辰則客勝主人。反此，兵雖強，上將必不勇也。

Whenever there is a battle, the one who attacks first is considered the guest, and the one who attacks later is the host. The one who attacks first should have the lower spirit restrain the upper spirit; the one who attacks later should not allow the upper spirit to harm the lower spirit. Here, the term upper and lower refers to the earthly branch that the Gou Chen is added upon. If the energy of the earthly branch is stronger than the Heavenly General, the host side wins; if the Heavenly General of the guest side is stronger than the earthly branch, the guest side defeats the host. Conversely, even if the forces are strong, the commander of the host side will certainly lack the courage to fight.

八宮之地，結陣立營必居一焉，以順陰陽動靜之用。師之屯，致於東方。東方，震宮也，震之象，一陽在內，二陰在外，以陽為主將之位也。牙帳宜深，軍中利作樂，利先震其威聲，大將不可使敵見其刑爵（一作雀）殺罰，以甲乙日祭青旗，合戰之時大將不可暴露於外。

The eight directions governed by the Eight Trigrams must be occupied when forming an array or setting up a camp, in order to align with the functions of yin and yang and their dynamic and static aspects. When the army is stationed in the east, the east belongs to the "Zhen Palace," and the Zhen hexagram represents a single yang line at the bottom (inner) and two yin lines at the top (outer). Therefore, the yang line is chosen as the position for the commander's tent. The commander's tent should be set deep within, and music should be played within the army, and the army's reputation and strength should be promoted first. The commander must not allow enemies to see him carrying out punishments or rewards. The commander should perform sacrifices to the green military flag on the Jia and Yi days. When two armies engage in battle, the commander must not be exposed.

師之屯，致東南方。東南，巽宮之象，一陰在內，二陽在外也，以陰為主將之位。牙帳宜深，大將宜（一作利）先宣明號令，慎其聲聞，以直以正，自近及遠，主將深隱，令出必行。師之屯，致於南方離宮也。離宮之象，一陰得中，二陽在外，以陰為主將之位。牙帳宜居中，大將利外嚴威號令，不可與人狎，使人望而畏之，內則虛以待賢者，利多禮明視為務，以丙丁日祭赤旗，出戰利處中不宜深隱，亦宜顯揚。

When the army is stationed in the southeast, the southeast belongs to the "Xun Palace." The Xun hexagram consists of one yin line at the bottom (inner) and two yang lines at the top (outer), so the yin line is taken as the position of the commander. The commander's tent should be deeply concealed, and the commander should first clearly announce orders, carefully control the spread of information, act with integrity and fairness, and implement policies from near to far. The commander himself should remain hidden, and once orders are issued, they must be carried out without fail. When the army is stationed in the south, the south belongs to the "Li Palace." The Li hexagram consists of one yin line in the center and two yang lines outside, so the yin line is taken as the position of the commander. The commander's tent should be set in the center of the military formation. The commander should be strict in enforcing discipline externally, avoid being overly familiar with others, and let people feel fear from a distance. Internally, he should humbly accept talented individuals, prioritize showing respect, and be attentive to the sentiments of subordinates. On the days of Bing and Ding, a red military flag should be worshipped. When going into battle, the commander should be stationed in the center of the military formation, not deeply concealed, and should also display his presence appropriately.

師之屯，致西南坤宮也。坤之象，三位皆陰也。牙帳利於西南，戰將宜嚴厚寬順，以色容善馭為務，動不妄，順則吉，以戊己日祭黃旗，出戰及在營不利暴露於外。師之屯，致西方兌宮也。兌之象，一陰在外，二陽在內，以陰為主將之位也。牙帳宜近外，大將宜剛嚴肅政，多所決罰制斷，以順布澤，以庚辛日祭白旗，出戰宜近外，按部伍不宜深隱。

The army is stationed in the southwest, where the southwest is the "Kun Palace." The image of the Kun hexagram is that all three lines are yin. The general's tent should be set in the southwest corner of the camp. The commander should be solemn and upright, kind and gentle, focusing on a pleasant expression and the ability to manage his troops. He should not act rashly, but follow the right course and be fortunate. On the Wu day and Ji day, worship the yellow military flag. Whether going out to fight or staying in the camp, avoid exposure. The army is stationed in the west, where the west is the "Dui Palace." The image of the Dui hexagram is one yin line on top (outer) and two yang lines below (inner), so the yin line is taken as the position of the main commander. The general's tent should be set in an outer position. The commander should be resolute and strict, enforce discipline, make decisions and punishments decisively, while also applying broad benevolence in accordance with the situation. On the Geng day and Xin day, worship the white military flag. When going out to fight, it is suitable to be close to the outer area, inspecting the troops rather than hiding deeply.

師之屯，致西北方乾宮也。乾之象，三位皆陽也。牙帳利不常立其地，大將宜剛正圓轉，任其智慮，應變不窮，出戰之時不可使人知處，麾軍運動左右順用之。師屯，致於北方坎宮也。坎之象，二陰在外，一陽居中，主將之位也。牙帳利得中，大將宜柔容貌以禮接賓客，中多剛斷，運動不惑，以壬癸日祭黑旗，出戰之時利得中，不利暴露於外，亦不利深匿（一作慝）。

The army is stationed in the northwest, where the northwest is the "Qian Palace." The Qian hexagram has all three lines yang. The general's headquarters should not be fixed in one place; the commander should be upright and flexible, fully utilizing his wisdom and adapting to changing circumstances. When going into battle, he should not reveal his position, commanding the entire army to advance and retreat, and using both wings according to the situation. When the army is stationed in the north, the north is the "Kan Palace." The Kan hexagram has two yin lines on the outside and one yang line in the center, and that yang line represents the position of the commander. The general's headquarters should be set in the center of the army; the commander should appear gentle and courteous to guests, but have a firm and decisive mind inside. He should move troops without hesitation. On the days of Ren and Gui, he should worship the black military flag. When going into battle, he should command from the center, neither exposing himself too much nor hiding too deeply.

師之屯，致於東北方艮宮也。艮之象，一陽居外，二陰在內，以陽為主將之位也。牙帳利近外，大將宜慎重敦厚，遊言勿聽，敵言勿驚撓妄動，出戰之時利近外指揮吏士。如是者，居其方而順性者善也。動靜與天地鬼神合，加之以不私於心，斯謂之善矣。

The army is stationed in the Northeast, which is the "Gen Palace." The image of the Gen hexagram is one yang line on top (outer) and two yin lines below (inner), so the yang line is taken as the position of the commander. The headquarters should be set in a place that is more external, and the commander should be cautious and sincere, not believing in baseless rumors or being disturbed by words spread by the enemy. Do not be anxious or act rashly because of this. When going out to fight, the commander should be close to the outer area to direct the troops. In this way, the army stationed in a certain direction follows the nature of the hexagram of that direction, which is considered wise. All movements and actions should be in harmony with heaven, earth, spirits, and ghosts, and also with a mind free from private desires, only then can it be called good.