The Research of Military Organization of Shang Dynasty

• Main Authors: Sheng-song Huang, 黃聖松
• Other Authors: Feng-wu Zho
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2006
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/87717181244698898985

博士 === 國立中山大學 === 中國文學系研究所 === 94 === This article is mainly to discuss the components, structures and other related issues as well in two kinds of arm forces, “Tribe Arms” and “Emperor’s Arms” in the Shang Dynasty as the research scope. The components of “Tribe Arms” are the frequently-seen “Crowd” or “Numerous People” in the Oracle Inscriptions, which is mainly composed of infantry served as by a crowd or numerous people and then is assisted by the professional military forces, “Horses” and “Bows.” With regard to “Emperor’s Arms,” its components include three fighting units-- “Shi（師）,” “Horses” and “Bows,” among which “Shi” is infantry; “Horses,” chariot soldiers; and “Bows,” bow-and-arrow shooting soldiers. The component of “Shi” is the frequently-seen “People” in the Oracle Inscriptions, and the People directly belong to the Shang Emperor and are the professional fighting soldiers. The components of “Horses” and “Bows” are served as by the noblemen and the noble juniors. In addition, this article also discusses the other related issues, such as the original meaning of “Shi,” the usage of “Shi” and “Ci（次）” in the Oracle Inscriptions, and the meanings of “Ya（亞）,” “Brigade” and “Shu（戍）”.