The ninth-sixth chapter, "Waiting for the Dignitaries and the Noble Guests"

陽宮寬大之日，有大風從天子上來，止於三公座上，此三公入賀，期一日、九日。諸寬大公正廉貞之日，風從丑上來，所止者，君得所，加遷賞賜，以四時位別其官。假令止三公座上，則三公受賀，以座處推之。

On days that belong to the "Broad and Generous" category, if a strong wind blows from the direction of the Son of Heaven and stops at the position of the Three Grand Ministers, it indicates that the Three Grand Ministers will soon enter the court to offer congratulations, and this will happen either on the same day or within nine days. Whenever the days are of "Broad and Generous," "Upright Justice," or "Honest Integrity," if the wind blows from the Chou direction and stops at a certain position, that position signifies where the royal favor is directed, and the official corresponding to that position will be promoted or rewarded. The specific level of the official should be determined according to the seasonal directional chart. If the wind stops at the position of the Three Grand Ministers, then it indicates that the Three Grand Ministers will be honored, and the determination should be made based on the position where the wind stops.

假令大風從丑上來，大寒迅急，君有暴令，知止何座，其座自當之。假令大風折木，從臣座上來，止於君者，此臣上書奏事於君也。寬大溫和為賀。假令廉貞寬大公正之日，其日清明溫和，風從臣座上來，止於君者，此臣忠正，必受賀賜。

If a strong wind comes from the Chou position, cold and fierce, it indicates that the sovereign will issue severe orders; one simply needs to observe where the wind stops, and the person corresponding to that position will bear the command. If a strong wind breaks trees and comes from the position of the minister, stopping at the sovereign's position, this signifies the minister presenting a memorial to the sovereign. If the wind is gentle and mild, it indicates a congratulatory event. If it is the day of 'Lianzhen', 'Kuanda', and 'Gongzheng', and the day is clear and the weather is warm, with the wind coming from the minister's position and stopping at the sovereign's position, this indicates the minister's loyalty and integrity, and he will certainly receive rewards and commendations.

假令宮日寬大，時加宮，此近貴相客也，四十里內；風半日止者，五十里貴客也；一日止君者，百里內也；二日止者，千里大客也；風三日止君者，外臺使者也；四日止君者，外州使者；五日止君，邊將使也。七日止君者，此四萬里夷狄使也。

If the day is a palace day and it is also of the "broad and lenient" type, and the time of wind is added to the palace, it indicates that there is a distinguished guest coming from nearby, within forty li; if the wind blows for half a day and then stops, the guest comes from fifty li away; if the wind blows for a whole day and stops at the king's position, the guest comes from within a hundred li; if the wind blows for two days and stops at the king's position, the guest comes from a thousand li away; if the wind blows for three days and stops at the king's position, it is a messenger sent by the outer court; if the wind blows for four days and stops at the king's position, it is a messenger sent by an outer province; if the wind blows for five days and stops at the king's position, it is a messenger sent by a border general; if the wind blows for seven days and stops at the king's position, it is an envoy coming from forty thousand li away, from the barbarian lands.

風冥冥寒急，此遠方使至，非順氣也，必懷叛逆。其風氣來時，日加巳酉丑戌午，此為正臣欲貢獻於中國也。風以遠近遲疾清溫為吉，寒迅為憂。假令風從宮上來寒急，君欲行誅也；溫和雨者，欲知位賜也。占貴客，自天子已下至於庶人，其占皆同下臣貴客。同大國小國家人差次。四季受宮日，風從四季上來，止君若子，皆為客候主人，期一日九日。假令宮情合，君臣相會。

If the wind is dark, cold, and fierce, though it may indicate the arrival of a distant messenger, the atmosphere is not harmonious, and the messenger must surely harbor rebellious intentions. When the wind blows, if the day branch falls on巳, 酉, 丑, 戌, or 午, it indicates that loyal ministers will present tribute to the central court. Divination by wind is auspicious if the wind is from a distant place, arrives slowly and steadily, and has a clear, warm, and gentle character; it is ominous if the wind is cold and fierce. If the wind comes from the palace direction and is cold and fierce, it indicates that the sovereign will carry out punishment. If the wind is warm and accompanied by rain, it indicates that the sovereign will bestow a position or reward. Divination regarding important guests applies from the Son of Heaven down to common people, and the method is the same as for divining about subordinate or important guests, but it is differentiated according to the ranks of great states, small states, and families. On the days of the four seasons, if the nayin sound element belongs to the palace tone and the wind comes from the directions of the four seasons, stopping at the sovereign's position or the son's position, it signifies that a guest will visit the master, and the fulfillment will be within one day or nine days. If the nature of the palace tone coincides with that of the wind, it indicates the meeting of sovereign and minister.

假令角日，大風折木，從申子亥卯上來，大寒過度。以日中夜半，其風益怒，比連三日至七日，此兵且乘攻城邑必下，主人宜出城邑避之。

If it is a day of the Horn (Jiao), a strong wind breaks the trees, blowing from the directions of Shen, Zi, Hai, and Mao, with an unusually cold temperature. By noon and midnight, the wind becomes even more fierce, continuing for three to seven days. This indicates that the enemy army will take advantage of this situation to attack the city, and the city will surely fall. The defending army should then retreat outside the city.

所以然者，夜半日中，子午也。純宮，土也。角木克土，春夏克土之時，攻城必陷也。此日宜為客，不宜為主人，土畏於木，主人必弱敗，近期九日，中期二十七日，遠期七十日。

Therefore, this situation arises because midnight and noon correspond to the Zi and Wu earthly branches, which are purely宫音 (gong yin). Gong yin belongs to earth. Jue belongs to wood, which can overcome earth. Moreover, it is precisely the time of spring and summer when wood is strong and overcomes earth, so an attack will certainly succeed. On such days, it is favorable for the attacking army to launch an offensive, but unfavorable for the defending army to hold the city. Earth fears wood, and the defending army will certainly weaken and perish. The effect of the nine heavens will be evident soon, within the middle twenty-seven days, or even up to seventy days.

假令諸商羽之日，大風折木，從商上來，此兵且來圍城邑。日中夜半，其風益怒，此攻城不能下，客必敗。所以然者，商金羽水，母子為強，水畏於土，勢不能行，土必制水。日中夜半，城中強，可以外固守，客軍自喪。

If on the day of the Heavenly Stem 商 (Sang) or 羽 (Yu), a strong wind breaks the trees and blows from the 商 position, it indicates that the enemy army is about to surround the city. If the wind becomes even more fierce at noon and midnight, then the attacking army will not be able to capture the city, and the guest army will surely be defeated. This is because 商 belongs to metal and 羽 belongs to water; metal generates water, and mother and child support each other, thus creating a strong momentum. However, water fears earth, so its power cannot spread. Earth will surely restrain water. At noon and midnight, the city's strength is at its peak, allowing for defense, and the guest army will inevitably collapse.

公正之日，風從公正上來，止寬大上，為長吏勝賊。陰賊之日，時加公正，風從陰賊上來，止奸邪，為賊勝吏敗也。

On the day of "Gongzheng" (Fairness), if the wind comes from the "Gongzheng" direction and stops at the "Kuanda" (Generous) direction, it indicates that the local official will defeat the bandits. On the day of "Yinze" (Secret Malevolence), if the wind's time is added to "Gongzheng," and the wind comes from the "Yinze" direction and stops at the "Jianxie" (Wicked) direction, it signifies that the bandits will win and the officials will suffer defeat.

候水中賊，常以壬子、壬戌、壬申、壬辰之日，有風從子上來，三日已上，日光不明，此水中大賊，欲攻王侯國。其風大寒，兵夜而至，亦不出七日，中二十一日，遠三十五日，王侯之國備之。風止有溫雨，和解；不雨，謀不解，當設計以待之。

Divination for thieves on water usually takes the days of Renshen, Renchen, Renzi, and Renxu: if the wind comes from the Zi position and blows continuously for three days or more with dim and unclear sunlight, this indicates a large group of thieves on water will attack the marquises and their states. If the wind is unusually cold, the thieves will arrive at night, and they will not come within seven days, but within twenty-one days at the earliest, and up to thirty-five days at the furthest. The marquises and their states should prepare for defense in advance. If after the wind stops, warm rain falls, the matter will be resolved; if it does not rain, it means the thieves' plan has not been abandoned, and one should set a trap to wait for them.

諸羽日，大風冥霧，夜半從申子上來，當雨不雨，陰冥寒迅急，水中大賊攻絕關梁不通，不出五日，遠五十日。若壬戌、癸亥、乙卯、壬辰、甲申、丁未，凡此日之有風從辰申子亥上來，有兵水中相殺，不出五日，遠五十日。風止大雨，不發。又常以壬申、壬子、壬辰、壬戌之日，有風寒，入人肌膚，慘慘不解，王風至，賊發疾，囚死風至，賊發為遲。夫大水將至殺人，連風冥晦，四日五日，萬人皆悲傷，此且有暴水殺人。

Whenever there is a day of the heavenly stem Ji (甲), the wind is accompanied by thick, dark fog, blowing in from the Shen and Zi directions at midnight. Although it is supposed to rain, it does not, and the sky remains gloomy with a cold, sudden wind. This indicates a large group of thieves attacking from the water, cutting off the passes and bridges. This will come to pass within five days, or up to fifty days if it is further away. If on days of Renshen, Renzi, Renchen, Renxu, Jiashen, or Dingwei, the wind blows from the Chen, Shen, Zi, or Hai directions, there will be military clashes on the water. This will occur within five days, or up to fifty days if it is further away. If the wind stops and then heavy rain follows, such events will not happen. Additionally, on days of Renshen, Renzi, Renchen, and Renxu, if a cold wind invades the skin and a sad atmosphere lingers for a long time, then when the wind comes during the time of the Five Phases' dominant energy, the thieves will act quickly; but when the wind comes during the time of imprisonment or death in the Five Phases, the thieves will act slowly. As for a great flood about to drown people, it is indicated by continuous strong winds and a gloomy sky for several days, with all ten thousand people feeling sorrowful. This signifies an imminent flood that will drown people.

占壬子壬辰之日，風起夜半，止夜半，占皇后國夫人；起日中，止日中，皆為變及人君夫人。（他仿此。）庚子陽宮之日，日中夜半，大風折木，從子上來，五日止辰，此為宮動，宮止辰，為人入墓中，此天子有憂喪，百官改服，期九日，遠九十日。

On the days of Renzi and Renchen, if the wind starts blowing at midnight and stops at midnight, it indicates the queen and the consort of a feudal lord; if the wind starts and stops at noon, it signifies that an incident will involve the sovereign and the queen. (Other situations follow the same pattern.) On the day of Gengzi, which is a yang palace day, if a strong wind breaks trees at noon or midnight, and the wind comes from the Zi position, blowing for five days and stopping at the Chen position, this is called the 'palace' being disturbed. The palace tone stops at Chen, and Chen is the storage of the palace tone, equivalent to a person entering a tomb, indicating the emperor will face mourning, and officials should change into mourning clothes. This should be expected within nine days, or up to ninety days.

庚午陰宮之日，日中夜半，大風折木，從子上來，五日止午，若辰，此皇后卒暴，子來為誅，午來為黜退，止辰為入墓中，近期九日，遠九十日。庚子陽宮之日，夜半大風，從巳酉上來，止午，五日巳上，天清明，風溫和，是拜皇后，群臣諸侯大賀，天子有喜，近期九日，遠期二十七日。

On the day of Gengwu, which belongs to the Yin palace, if there is a strong wind in the middle of the day or at midnight that breaks trees, and the wind comes from the Zi position, blows for five days, and stops at the Wu position or the Chen position, this indicates that the queen will suffer a sudden change. If the wind comes from the Zi position, it signifies being executed; if it comes from the Wu position, it signifies being deposed; if it stops at the Chen position, it signifies death by burial. The event will occur within nine days, or up to ninety days. On the day of Gengzi, which belongs to the Yang palace, if there is a strong wind at midnight coming from the Si position or the You position, blowing for five days or more, stopping at the Wu position, and the sky is clear and the wind is mild, this indicates the appointment of a queen, with ministers and feudal lords celebrating greatly, and the emperor experiencing joy. The event will occur within nine days, or up to twenty-seven days.

諸角日，大風起，從亥來，二日止未，為入墓中，二千石有憂喪，期九日，中二十七日。壬午角日，風從未來，止午，比連三日，使者、州刺史有憂喪。癸丑之日，有風從未來，止丑，一日如止，此令長有憂喪。

Whenever an angle day occurs, a strong wind blows from the亥 position, lasts for two days, then stops at the未 position—which is the storage place for wood—this is called entering the storage. It indicates that the governor of a commandery with a rank of two thousand stones will face mourning, and the period is nine days, which is the middle of twenty-seven days. On the Renwu angle day, the wind blows from the未 position and stops at the午 position, lasting three consecutive days, indicating that officials of the imperial court and the governors of the states will face mourning. On the Guichou day, the wind blows from the未 position and stops at the丑 position, lasting one full day before stopping, indicating that county magistrates and county heads will face mourning.

巳亥之日，有風從亥上來，半日止未，丞有憂喪。丙戌之日，有風從未來，止戌上，此小尉有憂喪。諸四季受角之日，風從未上來，比連三日，至九日，民大疾病。若風從己亥上來，大寒止未，人有死喪，期二十七日。

On the day of Si and Hai, if the wind comes from the Hai position and blows for half a day before stopping at the Wei position, it indicates that officials of the deputy level below the chief in various government offices will face mourning events. On the day of Bingxu, if the wind comes from the Wei position and stops at the Xu position, it indicates that officials of the rank of county military commander will face mourning events. Whenever the day is one of the four seasonal days and the Nayin sound element belongs to Jue, if the wind comes from the Wei position and blows continuously for three days until Jiu Tian, the common people will suffer from serious illness. If the wind comes from the Ji position or the Hai position, and the wind is unusually cold, stopping at the Wei position, there will be deaths and mourning, which will occur exactly twenty-seven days later.

己亥受角之日，有風從己亥上來，止己，若止亥，此長吏客喪。連客止亭傳，近期三日，遠九日，先有起居。五墓之日，有風從五墓上來若止墓中，皆為死喪憂事。假令宮墓在辰，以宮日，風從辰來，止辰是也。宮王長吏。商墓在丑，商日風從丑未，若止丑是也，皆為疾病死。角木在未，亦主病也。

On a Jihai day with the Nayin sound element belonging to the Jue tone, if the wind comes from the Jia position or the Hai position and stops there, it indicates that a local official will die away from home. If there are continuous visitors staying at roadside inns, the effect will be seen within three days or up to nine days. Beforehand, there will be messages about their well-being. On a Five Tombs day, if the wind comes from the Five Tombs direction or stops within the Storage area, it signifies death or misfortune. For example, the tomb of the Gong tone is at Chen, so on a Gong day, if the wind comes from Chen and stops there, this is the sign. When the Gong tone is dominant, the effect falls on the local official. The tomb of the Shang tone is at Chou, so on a Shang day, if the wind comes from Chou or Wei or stops at Chou, this is the sign, indicating illness or death. The Jue tone belongs to wood, and the tomb of wood is at Wei, so this sign also indicates illness.

人君欲救百姓疾疫之法：春以己角之日，戶曹出行，疾病未到，治壇救，白羊、大白雞禳之，則天氣消除，雖病不傷。夏遣法曹，秋遣金曹，冬遣水曹。四季月遣功曹，則復邑也。不者不安，期在月沖。

The ruler wishes to help the people afflicted by plague, and the method is as follows: In spring, select a day of Ji (己) belonging to the Horn (角), send the household official on a journey, and before the plague spreads, build an altar to appease and eliminate the plague. Use a white sheep and a large white chicken as sacrifices to purify the evil qi. Then the plague qi in heaven and earth will dissipate, and the people who get sick will not suffer serious harm. In summer, send the legal official instead; in autumn, send the metal official; and in winter, send the water official. In the months of the Earthly Branches Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, send the merit official instead. In this way, the city and town will regain peace. If this is not done, the local area will not be at peace, and the time of effect will be in the month that is opposite to the current month.

丙辰、辛未、丙戌、辛丑，此日四季受宮之日，風從四季上來，折木，五日巳上，至九日，風止子午者，此夷狄君王萬里貢獻，近期一十日，中五十日，遠九十日，百五十日。

On the days of Bingchen, Xinwei, Bingxu, and Xinchou, these are days of the four seasons with the Nayin sound element belonging to the palace. The wind comes from the directions of the four seasons, blows down trees, and continues to blow for more than five days until it reaches Jiu Tian. Finally, it stops at the Zi position or the Wu position. This indicates that a ruler from the distant夷狄 will come from ten thousand miles away to present tribute. The effect will be verified within ten days, fifty days in the middle, and up to ninety or one hundred and fifty days for the farthest.

如至壬辰、乙未、壬戌、乙丑，此四季日，有風從申子亥卯上來，迅急，比連三日，至七日，此界外群賊屯聚兵，與夷狄並勢，侵犯郡國，晝伏夜行，攻於中國，不出七十日。（一云：不出七日、十四日。）

If the days are Renchen, Yiwei, Renxu, or Yichou, these are also days of the four seasons. Wind blows from the directions of Shen, Zi, Hai, and Mao, coming suddenly and fiercely, continuing for three days up to seven days. This indicates a gathering of bandits from outside, uniting with the barbarians, attacking the commanderies and states. They remain hidden during the day and move at night, attacking the central plains. This will come to pass within seventy days. (Another interpretation says within seven or fourteen days.)

壬辰主東方夷，賊在水中，風從辰及貪狼上來，比連七日，至九日巳上，此東方海賊動，期五十日。乙未主南方夷，皆大風從未上來，比連七日巳上，此南方夷狄反叛，風從甲子上來，期七十日。壬戌之日主西方夷羌胡，風從戌上來，日中大怒折木，七日巳上，此西方夷大叛，期五十日。乙丑之日主北方夷，此日大風折木，從子上來，比連七日至九日，此北方大兵攻王侯國，不出七十日，遠百四十日。

On the Renchen day, the夷人 in the east are in charge. Robbers appear on the water. Wind blows from the Chen position and the 「Tanan」 direction, continuing for seven days until above the Jiu Tian, indicating the outbreak of pirates in the eastern sea, expected to occur in fifty days. On the Yiwei day, the夷人 in the south are in charge. If there is a strong wind blowing from the Wei position, continuing for more than seven days, it indicates the rebellion of the southern夷狄; if the wind comes from the Jia or Zi positions, the expected time is seventy days. On the Renxu day, the Qiang Hu夷人 in the west are in charge. Wind blows from the Xu position, at noon the wind is fierce and breaks trees, continuing for more than seven days, indicating a large-scale rebellion of the western夷人, expected to occur in fifty days. On the Yichou day, the夷人 in the north are in charge. On this day, a strong wind breaks trees, blowing from the Zi position, continuing for seven to nine days, indicating a large military attack on the marquises' states in the north, not exceeding seventy days, and up to one hundred forty days.

諸四季受商之日，大風折木，從四季上來，此界外賊欲屯聚，往往相攻，關梁不通，道路斷絕，不出七十日。諸四季受商之日，風從四季上來，加子午，此客兵入界，自相攻殺，不出四十五日。

On days of the four seasons when the nayin sound element belongs to Shang, if a strong wind breaks trees and blows from the directions of the four seasons, this indicates that foreign bandits will gather in groups, attack each other everywhere, and block the passes and bridges, cutting off the roads. This will come true within seventy days. Similarly, on days of the four seasons when the nayin sound element belongs to Shang, and the wind blows from the directions of the four seasons, if the wind arises at the time of Zi or Wu, this signifies that foreign troops will invade the territory, fighting each other. This will come true within forty-five days.

庚辰、乙未、庚戌、乙丑、此四季受商之日，時加商，風從亥卯辰戌上來，止於巳午，五日已上，至九日，風則怒不解，如此夷狄兵起，晝伏夜行。若風中止，不滿五日，更轉巳酉上來者，此賊必還解，近期七十日，中九十日，遠百日。

On the days of Geng Chen, Yi Wei, Geng Xu, and Yi Chou, these are days of the four seasons with the Nayin sound element belonging to Shang. The time when the wind arises also belongs to Shang, blowing from the directions of Hai, Mao, Chen, and Xu, stopping at the positions of Si and Wu. If the wind continues for more than five days up to Jiu Tian, it will be fierce and unceasing, indicating that barbarian forces will rise, remaining hidden during the day and moving at night. If the wind stops before five days, changing to blow from the positions of Si and You, then the rebels will definitely retreat and disperse. The effect will be realized within seventy days for the near case, ninety days for the middle case, and one hundred days for the far case.

占夷狄兵欲侵中國，又在道解散，相殺不至：風來，不滿日中止，轉從子午上來，雨若溼熱者，皆為道中離散。風從四季上來，不滿日，後從四仲來，轉從陰賊上來，更寒，日光不明者，此夷狄兵道自相殺，必不至也，近九十日，遠百二十日。假令四季之日，卒風暴起及遊風半日須臾止者，此為近界外雜居羌胡夷人為變，來必為千里外人也。

The divination text explains that when the wind first comes from the four seasonal directions and lasts less than a day, then changes to blow from the four central directions (子, 午, 卯, 酉), and further shifts to the "阴贼" direction, with the weather becoming colder and the sunlight dim, this indicates that the enemy forces are dispersing on their way and will not reach the central plains. If on the days of the four seasons, a sudden storm arises or a fleeting wind blows for only half a day or even a short moment before stopping, this suggests that the nearby border-dwelling Qiang and Hu tribes may cause disturbances, while the actual invading forces are from a thousand miles away.

小風小事，大風大事，風滿九日，萬里內也，千里、百里、一里、家、占法，亦如此占之。問曰：中國都市之內，如有夷狄之風，豈可千里外占之？對曰：風起都市之中，亦有羌胡夷狄應占，不必千里外也。近事中國人，遠以羌胡為變，亦是也。

A small wind indicates a small matter, a large wind indicates a large matter; when the wind covers the nine heavens, the event will occur within ten thousand miles. The range from ten thousand miles, a thousand miles, a hundred miles, ten miles, down to a single family also follows this principle in divination. Someone may ask: If a wind pattern belonging to the夷狄 (barbarian) appears within the Central Plains cities, should we still use the method of divining from ten thousand miles away? The answer is: A wind arising within the city can also indicate matters related to the Qiang, Hu, and Yi (barbarian groups), not necessarily requiring the event to occur ten thousand miles away. Nearby events will manifest among the people of the Central Plains, while distant events will correspond to disturbances among the Qiang and Hu. This is the general principle.

占知中國欲攻四夷，四季受角之日：時加夜半，大風折木，從四季上來，五日止四季上。此時中國欲攻四夷也。所以然者，四季土，土畏於木，今以角日木克土，故知伐四夷。假令止辰，伐東方夷；止未，伐南方夷；止戌，伐西方夷；止丑，伐北方夷；皆期九十日，風止有雨，不占。

To predict whether the Central Plains will soon send troops to attack the four barbarian tribes, observe the days of the four seasons and the days of the Nayin sound element belonging to the 'Jue' (角) category. The wind arises at midnight, blows strongly enough to break trees, and comes from the direction of the four seasons. It continues to blow for five days and remains in the direction of the four seasons. At this time, it indicates that the Central Plains will attack the four barbarian tribes. This is because the days of the four seasons correspond to the Earthly Branches of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei, which belong to the Earth element. Earth fears Wood, and when the 'Jue' day (which belongs to Wood) arrives, Wood will overcome Earth, thus indicating the need for military action against the four barbarian tribes. If the wind stops at the Chen direction, it indicates an attack on the eastern barbarians; if it stops at the Wei direction, it indicates an attack on the southern barbarians; if it stops at the Xu direction, it indicates an attack on the western barbarians; and if it stops at the Chou direction, it indicates an attack on the northern barbarians. The predicted time is ninety days. If rain follows the stopping of the wind, this prediction is invalid.

占風大要。四季主關梁，主津渡，主道路，主關鑰，主遠方道客。四季為外，小事近門，占外郭、外界、外州、外夷狄，各以風日數知遠近，寒溫勝負，遲疾知進止。（他仿此。）凡大風從四季上來，止子午，此四方界分欲來和，隨日期之。

The outline for divining wind is as follows. The years of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei govern passageways, bridges, ferry crossings, roads, and gate keys. These are all related to the outside world. The four seasons belong to the 'outer' category. For minor matters, they should be considered within the nearby gates. This can be used to divinate about the outer city, borders, neighboring states, and foreign tribes. Each case is judged according to the number of days the wind blows to determine the distance. The coldness or warmth of the wind indicates victory or defeat. The slow or rapid arrival of the wind shows whether the enemy advances or halts. (Other situations follow the same pattern.) If a strong wind comes from the directions of the four seasons and stops at the Zi or Wu positions, this indicates that the four directions' forces wish to come forward for peace talks. The exact time is determined by the number of days the wind blows.

諸陽主長吏，諸陰主人間。假令天子、侯王、公卿、二千石、令長、出入郡臣不知，以風知之。假令天子在甲，二千石、使者、令長同占之。

All day branches that are yang in nature oversee matters concerning officials at various levels, while those that are yin in nature oversee matters of the common people. If the emperor, marquises, ministers, governors of commanderies, and county magistrates go out or return to their offices, and the officials in the commandery have no way of knowing, they use the wind to determine it. For example, if the position of the emperor is at Jia, then the governors of commanderies, imperial envoys, and county magistrates also use the same method to determine their positions.

假令天子在甲，有風從甲上來，時加甲，風止寅，天子入皇后府中；甲來止丑，天子入將軍府中；甲來止卯，天子入太子府中；甲來止酉，天子侯白衣士；甲來止戌，天子入都市；甲來止□，天子入人家；甲來止四季，天子出遊千里；甲來止四仲，天子出百里；甲來止四孟，天子出行城郭中。

If the Son of Heaven is positioned at Jia, and the wind comes from the Jia position with the hour of onset also at Jia: if the wind stops at Yin, it signifies the Son of Heaven entering the Queen's palace; if it stops at Chou, it signifies the Son of Heaven entering the General's residence; if it stops at Mao, it signifies the Son of Heaven entering the Crown Prince's residence; if it stops at You, it signifies the Son of Heaven receiving common scholars; if it stops at Xu, it signifies the Son of Heaven personally visiting the city; if it stops at the missing position (originally missing in the text), it signifies the Son of Heaven arriving at a commoner's home; if it stops at the positions of Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei (the four seasonal positions), it signifies the Son of Heaven traveling a thousand li away; if it stops at the positions of Zi, Wu, Mao, and You (the four central positions), it signifies the Son of Heaven traveling a hundred li; if it stops at the positions of Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai (the four initial positions), it signifies the Son of Heaven traveling only within the city walls.

天子諸侯如此以占，二千石、令長、人君出入同占。止甲之法。或半日止，或一日止，或五日止，此皆臣上事也。候長吏徵，占諸府庭，隨風所來。

The heavenly sovereign and the feudal princes use this method for divination. The governors of commanderies, county magistrates, and the rulers of states also employ the same method when determining the auspiciousness of their entries and exits. As for the case where the wind stops at the Jia position, if the wind blows for half a day and then stops, or for a whole day and then stops, or for five days and then stops, these indicate that a minister has something to report. To divinate the appointment of local officials, one takes the courtyard of each official's office as the subject, and determines the auspiciousness based on the direction from which the wind blows.

名官高下在何位也？春，天子在甲，風從未來，止甲，此九卿貴相上事入省；春，天子在甲，風從己來，止甲，此司空公上事入省；春，天子在甲，風從丙來，止甲，此司徒公上事入省；春，天子在甲，風從午來，止甲，此太尉公上事入省；春，天子在甲，風從丑來，止甲，此大將軍上事入省。

How do you determine which grid corresponds to the rank of the person making a memorial submission? In spring, the Son of Heaven is at Jia: the wind comes from the position of Ji and stops at Jia, which corresponds to the submission of matters concerning the Nine Ministers and the Grand Minister of State to the central government; in spring, the Son of Heaven is at Jia, the wind comes from Bing and stops at Jia, which corresponds to the submission of matters concerning the Minister of Works to the central government; in spring, the Son of Heaven is at Jia, the wind comes from Wu and stops at Jia, which corresponds to the submission of matters concerning the Minister of War to the central government; in spring, the Son of Heaven is at Jia, the wind comes from Chou and stops at Jia, which corresponds to the submission of matters concerning the Grand General to the central government.

右從天子至令長、丞尉、百石、白衣長以貴人君上下同占。立春，司空在巳，司徒在丙，太尉在午，太傅在丁，九卿在未。申為司空，庚為詔獄，酉為民人，辛為卒徒，戌為夷狄，亥為宗廟，壬為內相，子為官府，癸為內藏。丑為大將軍，寅為皇后，甲為天子，卯為太子，乙為妃后，辰為大官廚。

Above the emperor down to county magistrates, county heads, assistants, officers, minor officials, and prominent commoners, all are ranked according to their hierarchical order and divined using the same method. After the beginning of spring, the directions are as follows: the Minister of Works is at the巳 position, the Minister of Personnel at the丙 position, the Grand General at the午 position, the Grand Tutor at the丁 position, and the Nine Ministers at the未 position. The申 position is for the Minister of Works, the庚 position for imperial prisons, the酉 position for common people, the辛 position for soldiers and laborers, the戌 position for barbarians, the亥 position for ancestral temples, the壬 position for inner ministers, the子 position for government offices, the癸 position for inner treasuries, the丑 position for the Grand General, the寅 position for the empress, the甲 position for the emperor, the卯 position for the crown prince, the乙 position for empresses and concubines, and the辰 position for the chief of the imperial kitchen.

宮羽墓在辰，角在未，商在丑，徵在戌。五音墓所在，風從墓上來，入止墓中，此而死喪憂凶暴害，至期如五音數也。假令風從墓來，時加己酉，止王相，此死得生，入墓後出罪，天赦必生。（他仿此。）

TheStorage of宫音 and羽音 are both in辰, theStorage of角音 is in未, theStorage of商音 is in丑, and theStorage of徵音 is in戌. When wind blows from the direction of theStorage of the five tones and then stops in theStorage, it indicates death, calamity, danger, and tyranny. The duration of the event is calculated according to the numbers of each tone. If the wind originates from theStorage and starts at the hour ofJiyou, and finally stops at the position of the king and prime minister, then it signifies a reversal from death to survival. Although having entered theStorage, one can still escape punishment, and if it coincides withHeavenly Pardon, one will certainly survive. (Other situations follow the same pattern.)

何以知風為大兵先起？按其商角之風，兵起風上；宮羽微之風，兵起風下。假令陽角之日，風從起角上來，故知風為大將軍先起兵是也。知誰勝負者，按法言之，凡風起動，相生則和，相剋必凶。今角日風從羽來，角羽相生，大將軍出兵，必有勝利。

How do you know that a wind is a sign of a large army advancing first? According to established rules: if the wind is in the Shang tone or the Jue tone, military action begins in the direction the wind comes from; if the wind is in the Gong tone, Yu tone, or Zhi tone, military action begins in the direction the wind goes to. If it is a yang Jue day and the wind is blowing from the Jue position, then this wind is a sign that the general is leading the army to take action. To determine who will win or lose, also follow the rules: whenever the wind arises, if it harmonizes with the Five Phases of the day branch, it is favorable; if it conflicts, it is definitely ominous. Now, on a Jue day, if the wind comes from the Yu position, Jue wood generates Yu water, so the general's army will surely win.

甲子戌亥、甲戌申酉、甲申午未，甲午辰巳、甲辰寅卯、甲寅子丑，此六甲寬大日。辰戌丑未四季，子午卯酉四仲，寅申巳亥四孟。春，王東，相南，休西，廢北。諸王相休廢，其次如此。休廢即為囚死。

The six groups of days known as the "wide" days of the Six Jia are paired as follows: Jiazi is paired with Xu and Hai, Jiaxu is paired with Shen and You, Jiashen is paired with Wu and Wei, Jiawu is paired with Chen and Si, Jiachen is paired with Yin and Mao, and Jiayin is paired with Zi and Chou. The terms Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei are called the four seasons, while Zi, Wu, Mao, and You are called the four central terms, and Yin, Shen, Si, and Hai are called the four first terms. In the spring season, the Five Phases' energies are such that the ruler is in the east, the minister in the south, the rest in the west, and the decline in the north. The order of ruler, minister, rest, and decline is the same for each season. The terms "rest" and "decline" refer to the states of imprisonment and death respectively.

貪狼主強暴，長吏發財物；陰賊主誅殺，長吏考姦情；奸邪主淫泆蔽匿，長吏捕治罪；公正主報仇，長吏義謙虐；廉貞主清公，長吏主賢良；寬大主貴客，長吏賜賀遷也。

"The Star of Romance and Desire" oversees matters of force and cruelty, corresponding to the act of seizing property in officials; "Yin Zhi" oversees matters of execution and warfare, corresponding to the act of interrogating secret crimes in officials; "Jian Xie" oversees matters of licentiousness and concealment, corresponding to the act of arresting and punishing offenders; "Gong Zheng" oversees matters of revenge and justice, corresponding to the act of upholding righteousness and restraining cruelty; "Lian Zhen" oversees matters of integrity and fairness, corresponding to the act of promoting virtuous individuals; "Kuan Da" oversees matters of honored guests arriving, corresponding to the act of receiving rewards, celebration, and promotion.

京房善用德，張平子善用日辰，伏氏善用刑，翼氏善用溫寒。謝臨泰抄四家風角所長，有效驗，略文取要。刑德王相，災應吉凶，凡十五事，辭慮意深，以近知遠，觀省事情，君可以知臣，臣可以知君。

During the Han dynasty, Jing Fang was skilled in using "de" (virtue) for divination, Zhang Heng was skilled in using the Day Branch for divination, Fu氏 was skilled in using "xing" (punishment) for divination, and Yi氏 was skilled in using cold and warmth for divination. Xie Lintai compiled the strengths of these four schools of Fengjiao divination, and they were all very effective. He cut out redundant details and extracted the essential points. Regarding the relationship between punishment and virtue, the king and the minister, the response of calamities and anomalies to auspicious and inauspicious events, there were a total of fifteen points. The wording was cautious and the meaning profound, enabling one to infer distant things from near ones, to examine and observe the actual circumstances of events. The ruler could use it to understand his ministers, and the ministers could use it to understand the ruler.

神貫聖理，號令未發，萬里以應，王者之心，乾坤相示，分授後賢傳者，保祿令祚巳矣。占風圖：凡占風之術，方法甚多。有難辨而難精者，今並不錄。嘗見八卦風來，多有徵驗，今錄圖於後。

Its marvelous nature connects with the principles of the sages; orders have not yet been issued, yet responses are felt ten thousand miles away. The intentions of emperors are premonstrated by heaven and earth, the principles of the heavens and earth. This body of knowledge is passed down to future virtuous men, solely to preserve their official positions and achieve good fortune. Below is the Wind Divination Chart. Generally, the methods of wind divination are numerous, some of which are difficult to discern and master, and these are not included here. I have seen that winds coming from the directions of the Eight Trigrams often prove accurate. Now I will list the chart below.

乾，折風，從西北來，主將死，客勝。坎，大罡風，從北來，客勝，主人敗。艮，小罡風，從東北來，客勝，主人不利。震，宄風，從東來，主人勝，客不利。

The wind coming from the Qian position is called "Zhe Feng," blowing from the Northwest, indicating the commander will die and the guest army will win. The wind coming from the Kan position is called "Da Gang Feng," blowing from the North, indicating the guest army will win and the main army will lose. The wind coming from the Gen position is called "Xiao Gang Feng," blowing from the Northeast, indicating the guest army will win and the main army will be unfavorable. The wind coming from the Zhen position is called "Gui Feng," blowing from the East, indicating the main army will win and the guest army will be unfavorable.

巽，小弱風，從東南來，主人勝，客不利。離，大弱風，從南來，主人勝，客不利。坤，諫風，從西南來，主人勝，客不利。兌，沖風，從西來，客勝，主人不利。

The wind coming from the Xun direction is called "Small Weak Wind," blowing from the Southeast, indicating the host army will win and the guest army will suffer defeat. The wind coming from the Li direction is called "Great Weak Wind," blowing from the South, indicating the host army will win and the guest army will suffer defeat. The wind coming from the Kun direction is called "Advice Wind," blowing from the Southwest, indicating the host army will win and the guest army will suffer defeat. The wind coming from the Dui direction is called "Impact Wind," blowing from the West, indicating the guest army will win and the host army will suffer defeat.

凡出軍，有風逆軍，不可行。風帶刑煞，大凶。風隨軍行，逢戰大勝。軍行，左右有風起，賊有伏兵。忽有風起西北，卻復東南，四轉五覆，主將貪虐，士卒謀逆。或挾月刑煞，慎勿出戰，必敗，凶。風從敵來，而合三刑，賊欲來攻我，歲刑、日刑凶，月刑遲緩。

Whenever an army is about to march, if the wind blows against the army face to face, it is not advisable to proceed. If the wind carries the aura of punishment, it is extremely凶. If the wind blows in the direction the army is moving and encounters an enemy, victory is certain. If sudden winds arise on both sides during the march, it indicates the enemy has hidden troops. If a wind suddenly rises from the northwest and then turns to the southeast, swirling back and forth unpredictably, it signifies the general is greedy and cruel, and the soldiers are discontented. If the wind also carries the aura of month punishment, one must be cautious and avoid battle; if battle is engaged, it will surely result in defeat, which is a凶 omen. If the wind comes from the enemy's direction and coincides with the three punishments, it means the enemy is about to attack. If it coincides with annual punishment or daily punishment, it is凶; if it coincides with monthly punishment, the attack will be delayed somewhat.

若旋風卒起敵軍上，急擊，必勝。旋風自敵來入我營中，賊心欲降。如挾三刑上來，必卻謀我。若旋風卒起而合三刑，兼挾五墓，賊有伏兵。若旋風頻起，而出逢敵，我敗，移營，吉。

If a whirlwind suddenly rises above the enemy's troops, attack immediately and you will surely win. If the whirlwind blows from the enemy's side into our camp, it indicates the enemy wishes to surrender. If the whirlwind comes with the energy of the Three Punishments, it means the enemy is scheming against us. If the whirlwind suddenly arises and coincides with the Three Punishments, and also carries the energy of the Five Tombs, it signifies the enemy has hidden troops. If the whirlwind keeps rising continuously and immediately meets the enemy upon leaving the camp, it means we will suffer defeat; we should quickly relocate our camp for good fortune.

挾時刑，主利疾戰；日刑，客勝。若旋風直沖於天，急戰，破賊，大勝。若風揚旗幟，東西南北，迴轉周旋，將死軍覆。若風繞旗杆，直而垂下，鼙鼓無響，將死於野，大敗之徵。

A whirlwind carrying the qi of a time-related punishment indicates the need for quick battle and decisive action; if it carries the qi of a day-related punishment, the enemy army will be defeated. If the whirlwind rises straight upward into the sky, it is advisable to fight immediately and defeat the enemy, achieving a great victory. If the wind causes the flags to rotate in all directions, east, south, west, and north, it signifies the death of the general and the complete destruction of the army. If the wind rolls the flags around the flagpole and lets them hang straight down without spreading out, and the military drums cannot be sounded, it indicates the general will die in the fields, which is a sign of great defeat.