Shih / The Army

above: K'un The Receptive, Earth
below: K'an The Abysmal, Water

The topmost [six], divided, shows the great ruler delivering his charges, (appointing some) to be rulers of states and others to undertake the headship of clans; but small men should not be employed (in such positions).

The lesson in the topmost line is true and important, but the critics seem unable to deduce it from the nature of the line, as divided and in the sixth place.