Treatise on Armament Technology

If the calculation yields a Six:
When deploying the troops, the chariots and cavalry shall lead, with the infantry following behind, and the Great General positioned in the center. Advance rapidly with the beating of drums and shouting. One should occupy the Sixth Sacrifice in the due West. Offer one portion original: "qu" (朐). A specific measure of dried meat, often referring to a slice or a side. of dried beef and pour wine as an offering. Use white silk White is the color associated with the West and the element of Metal in traditional Chinese cosmology. for the seating mat. The Great General shall face West and bow twice.

The incantation says: "Taiyi of the Sixth Palace, may the ten thousand spirits protect my three armiesoriginal: "sanjun" (三軍). A traditional term for the entire body of an army, typically divided into Left, Center, and Right wings.. Command the enemy to harm themselves; let none dare stand against me."

If the calculation yields a Seven:
When deploying the troops, the chariots and cavalry shall lead, followed by the infantry, with the Great General positioned in the center. Advance rapidly with the beating of drums and shouting. One should occupy the Seventh Sacrifice in the Southwest. Offer one portion of dried beef and pour wine as an offering. Use white silk for the seating mat. The Great General shall face Southwest and bow twice.

The incantation says: "Taiyi of the Seventh Palace, may the ten thousand spirits protect my three armies. Command the enemy to be terrified of their own accord; let none dare...