Treatise on Armament Technology, Volume 21

original: 角旗 (Jiaoqi) and 大旗 (Daqi). The Grand Flag serves as the primary visual anchor for the unit, while the Corner Flags define the geometric boundaries of the formation to ensure alignment during movement.

original: 護兵 (Hubing). These are dedicated security personnel stationed in horizontal ranks to provide a physical screen for the command elements.

Command Flagoriginal: 令旗 (Lingqi). These high-authority banners were used by commanders to signal specific maneuvers or to validate the authenticity of an order.
Summoning Flagoriginal: 招 (Zhao). A specialized signal used to "beckon" or call specific officers to the general's position for consultations or new assignments.

original: 門旗 (Menqi). These flags create a symbolic and functional "gate," marking the entrance to the inner sanctum of the general's mobile headquarters.

Vocabulary Reference

• Escort Guards: Soldiers assigned to the personal protection of high-ranking officers.
• Gate Banners: Flags used to delineate the threshold of the command area.
• Summoning Flag: A tactical signal used for personnel management within a large formation.
• Command Flag: A banner representing the general's direct will and orders.