What is the difference between Ning Guan fighters and Liaodong fighters? Who is the main force?

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, there were constant wars in Liaodong, especially in the Jurchen tribe. Since Li's death, Nurhachi has no scruples. The Eight Banners armed forces headed by Jianzhou Nuzhen gradually grew, wooing Mongolia and setting foot in North Korea. Coupled with the peasant uprising in the Central Plains, the rule of the Ming Dynasty was in jeopardy unconsciously. In this context, the Ming dynasty imperial court can deal with only a handful of cavalry. How can we resist the Eight Banners without cavalry?

First, let's talk about Ning Guan soldiers. According to historical records, although the number of fighters in Ning Guan is small, they are inextricably linked with the late Jin Dynasty in the frontal battlefield. In the past combat records, the Ming army transferred from Shanhaiguan to Liaodong often fell off the Eight Banners quickly, mainly due to the loss of quick work.

Unlike Ning Guan's soldiers, the origin of this cavalry unit is still controversial in the history circle. Who think Ning Guan fighters soldiers from Zu Dashou surrendered Mongolian cavalry; Some people think that Ning Guan soldiers were trained in Yuan Chonghuan and soldiers came from Liaodong. The reason why these people are not so afraid of death as ordinary foot soldiers is that they have a blood feud with Jurchen. This was put forward by Yuan Chonghuan in his early years? Raise Liao with Liao? The strategy is consistent.

Followed by Liaodong fighters, this unit has not been formally established and is Li's private army. In other words, no matter how many golden hoops the Ming court gave them, as long as Li or Li did not talk, Liaodong fighters would not listen at all. The soldiers of Liaodong fighters came from Li. It is worth mentioning that Nurhachi was also a member of Liaodong fighters in his early years. If we look closely, we will find that the so-called Eight Banners are similar to Liaodong fighters in internal system, and it is obvious that Nurhachi is imitating Liaodong fighters. As for the fighting capacity, Li relied on Liaodong fighters to suppress the ministries of Mongolia and Jurchen when he was alive; The Nuerhachi rebellion also began after the death of Li's son, Li, and Liaodong fighters commanded chaos.

Speaking of which, you should understand the difference between the two armies. Ning Guan soldiers were formed after the anti-Qing War. The purpose of their going to the battlefield is not only the meaning of the imperial court, but also the responsibility to protect their homes in Liaodong. Liaodong fighters existed before Nurhachi started fighting. They are mainly maintained by the Li family, and keep in touch through military exploits and rewards. Therefore, to resist the Eight Banners, it is natural for Ning Guan soldiers to push forward. Anyway, the more people play, the less they play; On the other hand, after Li's death, Liaodong fighters were leaderless, and their performance in the battle of Salhu was mediocre, and then they gradually disintegrated and disappeared into history.