Ch'ien / Modesty
above:K'un The Receptive, Earth
below:K^ en Keeping Still, Mountain
The fifth [six], divided, shows one who, without being rich, is able to employ his neighbors. He may advantageously use the force of arms. All his movements will be advantageous.
All men love and honor humility, in itself without the adjuncts which usually command obedience and respect. Hence his neighbors follow the ruler in the fifth line, though he may not be very rich or powerful. His humility need not keep him from asserting the right, even by force of arms.