Fan Chuo

“ It is suspected that in the Nanzhao section of the New Book of Tang that 朱 ("pearl") is recoded in error and should be 光 ("shining") .) with rhinoceros horns and copper braids, [4] go barefoot, and move so rapidly [5] that it is as if they are flying. 每百人,羅苴佐一人管之。 For every hundred men there is one Luó​jū​ (羅苴; lit. 'Hemp Gatherer') . 負排,又從羅苴中揀入,無貝數。 Men do not hold military rank-and-file formation, but rather attack in a wedge behind their commanding Luó​jū​ (羅苴) . ”

“ Part 1 — Southern Customs Original Translation 南俗:務田農菜圃,戰鬥不分文武,無雜色役。 It is southern custom that agricultural affairs and military affairs are segregated, and corvée military service is not employed. 每有征發,但下文書與村邑理人處,克往來月日而已,其兵杖人各自賫,更無官給。 When each military campaign begins, writ is sent to each village and town, specifying the lunar month and solar day of summons and no further information. Each soldier presents individually, and there is no further oversight. ”

“ Nanzhao palace's ruling family) , barbarians from all over. most often near the Yunnan kingdom, the Yuyi commanders (羽儀長) are identified and coordinate through their banners. [6] 羽儀長八人,如方內節度支衙官之屬。 Yuyi commanders (羽儀長) each oversee eight men, who at home are subordinate to their yaguan (衙官; local petty political office) . 清平官已下,每入見南詔,皆不得佩劍,唯羽儀長得佩劍。 At the Qingpingguan (清平官; ie. Nanzhao imperial palace) , those who seek audience with Nanzhao are not permitted weapons, except the Yuyi (羽儀) . ”