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Imperial orders were sent to the Feng-cheng Marquis Li Bin, regional commander of Jiao-zhi. The orders read as follows: "The way of a general lies in five elements--bravery, wisdom, benevolence, trustworthiness and loyalty. If he is brave, he will be invincible; if he is wise, he will not be misled; if he is benevolent, he will have affection for the people; if he is trustworthy, he will not engage in deceit; and if he is loyal, his heart will not be divided. Only with all these five attributes will one be a fine general. I have commanded you to pacify the distant yi and to institute rule. You should act in accordance with the ways of the fine generals of old. Respect this!"