Why can rivers and seas be the kings of all waters? Because they know how to stand below them. This is why they can be the kings of all waters.
So when a wise soul wishes to rule over the people, he must, by his words, put himself below them. When he wishes to lead the people, he must put his body after them.
So a wise soul is placed above all and he is not a burden to the people; he is placed in front of all and the people do not suffer from him.
So the whole empire loves to support him and never get tired of him. As he does not compete for the first rank, there is no one in the empire who can compete against him.