Behind the Horse

Small Command Flags and Signaling Banners: twelve units in total.

These require the use of twelve horses and are to be carried by trusted and brave attendants. They are organized into three ranks, with four men in each rank. Their primary duty is to listen for and relay specific or secret commands from the supervisor.

The "Command" (令) flags served as physical tokens of authority; a messenger carrying one possessed the legal power to deliver the General's orders to distant units.

Rear Guard: twenty-five soldiers.

Each soldier is equipped with Long and Short Weaponsoriginal: 長短器 (cháng duǎn qì). A balanced tactical kit consisting of polearms (long) for reach and sabers or maces (short) for close-quarters combat..