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Just as a cowherd, when a cow's bone is dislocated at the time of the evening milking, would perform the appropriate remedy by setting the bone in its place, so too should a king, in the event of the death of a chief servant in battle, appoint his son or brother to that position. ||150|| By doing so, even if there is no loss of a chief servant in battle, the servants will be devoted to him, thinking, "This king is very grateful." And they will become constant warriors. ||151-152|| Just as a cowherd, when a cow in the herd is bitten by an insect, would give it the appropriate medicine and perform the remedy, so too should a king, knowing that his servant is poor or distressed, make him happy. ||153-154|| For a servant who does not receive proper livelihood will become detached from his master due to this kind of disrespect. Therefore, a king should never make his servant detached. ||155|| Knowing that the poverty of a servant is like an insect arising in a wound, a king should quickly perform the remedy. ||156|| Even if a lot of wealth is given, servants will not be satisfied without proper respect from their master. ||157|| Just as a cowherd, knowing that a large bull in the herd is capable of carrying a heavy load, would perform nasal medication and other things for the strengthening of its body, so too should a wise king, knowing that a warrior in his army is excellent, honor him by giving him a good livelihood. ||158-159|| A king who satisfies his valiant men, who have shown their prowess, with appropriate honors, will never be abandoned by his devoted servants. ||160|| Just as a cowherd, with great effort, grazes his herd in a forest free of thorns and stones, and free from the troubles of cold and heat,