Wubei Zhi (Vol. 29)

Suspended Orders IV

Whenever at the camp gates, the guard must always remain strictly disciplined, maintaining a vigilant watch over all who enter or exit. Even if an Imperial Envoy — a high-ranking messenger sent directly by the Emperor (敕使) arrives, the guards must first report the arrival to the Chief General. Only after the military defenses have been properly arrayed and the troops are in a state of readiness may the General receive the visitor. This protocol ensured that the army never appeared vulnerable, even to friendly dignitaries, and prevented spies from using disguises to gain entry.

Whenever a city is captured or an enemy formation is broken, all captured military weapons and grain stores must be surrendered to the state. All other remaining goods shall be distributed among those who have achieved merit in the battle.

Whenever an individual arrives from the enemy side to surrender, they must be led directly to an audience with the Chief General. No other personnel are permitted to take it upon themselves to question the defector about the situation within the enemy camp — literally "among the rebels" (賊中). This was a counter-intelligence measure to prevent the spread of rumors or misinformation among the rank-and-file soldiers.

Whenever infantry units have entered enemy territory, they are forbidden from carrying any personal weight exceeding ten jin — a traditional unit of weight, roughly 600 grams (斤), excluding their essential weaponry. However, if they are not within enemy territory, they are permitted to carry weight according to their own discretion. In modern terms, ten jin is approximately 6 kilograms (13 lbs). This rule ensured soldiers remained light enough for sudden combat.

Whenever cavalry units are deployed, they are forbidden from carrying any additional weight beyond their armor, weaponry, and the items strictly required for combat.