Treatise on Military Preparedness, Volume 90

Shixia Wagon Battalion Wagon Battalions cheying were elite, mobile tactical units that integrated infantry, cavalry, and artillery, shielded by heavy war wagons.

Zhenwu Wagon Battalion Stationed at Keyun

Han’erzhuang Wagon Battalion

Zunhua Right Wagon Battalion These four officers above were formerly Guerrilla Generals youji. In the 11th year of the Wanli era [1583], their roles were redefined to focus on the training of infantry units.

Luanyang Wagon Battalion In the 11th year of the Wanli era [1583], due to the dismissal and reduction of "guest troops" kebing from Ningxia, this battalion was newly established with three thousand local recruits. The Ming military often used "guest troops" from other provinces for border defense, but eventually transitioned to "local recruits" tuzhu to reduce costs and ensure long-term stability.

Eight Commandery Defenders shoubei Formerly, there were defenders for Sanhe and Bazhou, but these positions were abolished in the 8th year of the Wanli era [1580].

Jizhou City District This post was previously abolished, then re-established in the 38th year of the Jiajing era [1559].

Old Bazhou District Abolished in the 8th year of the Wanli era [1580] and re-established in the 13th year [1585].

Zunhua City District Previously abolished, it was re-established in the 38th year of the Jiajing era [1559]. Currently, alongside Yongping City, it manages the security passes and gate checkpoints for their respective Guard and Battalion weisuo districts.