Treatise on Military Preparedness, Volume 90

Spring Shift of Government Troops from Dezhou

Autumn Shift of Government Troops from Tianjin The "Autumn Shift" qiuban, like the Spring Shift, was a seasonal deployment. Autumn was a particularly critical time for border defense, as nomadic cavalry often launched raids after the harvest when their horses were well-fed.

Autumn Shift of Government Troops from Dezhou

Autumn Shift of Government Troops from Shenyang
The seven officers mentioned above were originally part of the Daning Regional Military Commission. In the 3rd year of the Wanli era [1575], their titles were changed to Guerrilla General youji, though they continued to lead their shifts for border defense as before.

Upon their return original: "回日", they are each stationed at the guard stations and battalions weisuo of their respective home shifts for military training.

Eight Camp-Commanding Officers zuoyingguan

The Camp-Commanding Officers were specialized commanders who remained in specific fortified camps to oversee the daily administration, drill, and discipline of the resident garrison troops.

Assistant Regional Vice Commander of the Supreme Commander’s Central Army Established in the 2nd year of the Longqing era [1568] and stationed at Miyun. This officer was responsible for the transmission and proclamation of military orders and commands.

Central Army Officer of the Regional Commander Established in the 33rd year of the Jiajing era [1554] and stationed at Santun Camp.

Camp-Commanding Officer of Jianchang Camp Established in the 1st year of the Wanli era [1573].