Treatise on Armament Technology, Volume 71

Formation and Training Regulations: Training

Suspended Orders III

Whenever a battle is won and the enemy is being pursued, a portion of the army must remain behind to guard the baggage train — the heavy equipment, provisions, and supply wagons (輜重). The various other units are not permitted to move rashly or break formation. The surprise troops — mobile, flexible units used for flanking or pursuit (奇兵) who are dispatched to chase the enemy must not exceed a distance of one hundred paces approximately 150-160 meters. Only after it has been carefully verified that the enemy’s forces are truly broken and scattered is a long-distance pursuit permitted. This rule was intended to prevent "feigned retreats," a common tactic where an enemy lures a victorious but disorganized army into an ambush.

Even relatives should be prohibited from such exchanges.

Whenever officers or soldiers are in a field camp, they are strictly forbidden from accepting gifts of money or property from others, unless the gift is from a close relative.

Whenever meals are prepared within the camp tents, the fires must be extinguished before dusk once the cooking is finished. If there is a need for fire or candlelight during the night for the processing of official dispatches — formal administrative documents and correspondence (文牒) or for transcription work, a request must be submitted to the Chief General. Only after he has signed and authorized the request may the light be used. Strict fire control served two purposes: preventing accidental camp fires and maintaining "light discipline" to hide the camp's exact layout from enemy scouts.

Whenever the camp fortifications have been established, any soldiers who need to leave to gather firewood (採樵) or engage in market trade — purchasing or bartering for supplemental goods (市易) must each carry a wooden plaque inscribed with their name. The gate guards shall inspect and verify these identifications before allowing entry or exit. Furthermore, such individuals must go in groups of three or more; no one is permitted to leave the camp alone.