Treatise on Armament Technology

...stand against me .

If the calculation yields an Eight:
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 original: "gu mou" (鼓謀). Likely a variation of "gu zao" (鼓噪), referring to the ritualized noise of drums and shouting used to embolden one's own troops and intimidate the enemy.. One should occupy the Eighth Sacrifice in the due North. Offer one portion original: "yi xiong" (一胸). Literally "one breast," referring to a specific cut of sacrificial meat. of dried beef and pour wine as an offering. Use black silk Black is the color associated with the North and the element of Water in traditional Chinese cosmology. for the seating mat. The Great General shall face North and bow twice ,.

The incantation says: "Taiyi of the Eighth Palace, may the ten thousand spirits protect my three armiesA traditional term for the whole of the military forces, usually divided into center, left, and right wings.. Command the enemy to perish by their own hand; let none dare stand against me 、."

If the calculation yields a Nine:
When deploying the troops, ascend the heights. The Great General should occupy the high ground, with the chariots and cavalry in front and the infantry following behind. When the army sets out, one should beat the drums, advance rapidly with purpose, and occupy the Ninth Sacrifice in the Southeast. Offer one portion of dried beef and pour wine as an offering. Use red silk Red is the color associated with the element of Fire and the South; here it is applied to the Southeast sacrifice. for the seating mat. The Great General shall face East...