| The Qing dynasty turn into decline, after the Kangqian heydays. In order to deal with the all kind of crisis, especially the peasant uprising, Jiaqing, the new emperor, had begun to reform the armed forces. First determination of reform were the army and commanders of front line in repression White Lotus Society. After repression, the scope of reform was extended to the Baqi and Luying troops. It was included the army troops selection, drill training, weaponry and equipment, such as the quartermaster reimbursement. At the same time, there was a new series of fighting units - Xiangyong troops, which played a major role in suppressing the uprising White Lotus Society , but became burden of Qing dynasty, after the uprising down. For using, management and subsequent demobilization of Xiangyong forces, emperor implemented contingency measures according to different situation. Although not to be fundamental raising the quality of Qing Dynasty army, to a certain extent, intensified the military management, and enhance the army's combat effectiveness, through the series of measures Jiaqing emperor. What is more important, Jiaqing emperor provided the instructive experience to future Qing rulers. The using of Xiangyong troops, formed a history reflection of Jiaqing period reform the armed forces. |
