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On the Dayan Yarrow Stalk Method
Exploring the philosophical significance and operational principles of the Great Expansion divination method from the I Ching
1. Historical Background
In 645 BCE, the State of Jin suffered a famine and borrowed grain from Qin. Duke Mu of Qin was generous. The following year, Qin suffered a famine and asked Jin for grain. Duke Hui of Jin not only refused but also attempted to take advantage of Qin's weakness by attacking them. Enraged, Duke Mu decided to invade Jin. Before deploying, he ordered the diviner Tu Fu to perform a divination.