Hexagram 7 · Line 6
The Army — 上六
Shi · Shang Liu
上六 · Shang Liu
The Line
The great prince issues commands, founds states, enfeoffs families. Petty people should not be employed.
Interpretation
The war is victoriously ended. The victory is won, and the king distributes fiefs and family possessions among his loyal followers. But it is important here that petty people not attain power. If they have helped, one may pay them off with money. But one should not bestow on them lands or rights of rule, so that no misuse occurs.