The Army — 二六

The Line

Interpretation

The leader must be in the midst of his army. He must be in contact with it and share good and evil with the masses he leads. Only in this way is he equal to the heavy demand resting upon him. He also needs the acknowledgment of the ruler. The distinctions he receives are justified, since this is not a matter of personal favor; rather, in the leader the whole army is honored, in whose midst he remains.