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44. If in training soldiers commands are habitually enforced, the

army will be well-disciplined; if not, its discipline will be

bad.

45. If a general shows confidence in his men but always insists

on his orders being obeyed,

[Tu Mu says: "A general ought in time of peace to show kindly

confidence in his men and also make his authority respected, so

that when they come to face the enemy, orders may be executed and

discipline maintained, because they all trust and look up to

him." What Sun Tzŭ has said in § 44, however, would lead one

rather to expect something like this: "If a general is always

confident that his orders will be carried out," etc."]

the gain will be mutual.