On Zeng Guofan's Local Military Thought——Additional Comments on Zeng Guofan's Impacts on Warlord Systems in Modern History

As the initiator of warlord systems in morden history,Zeng Guofan formed the Army of Hunan,which was founded on the basis of independence and uniqueness,differing from traditional pattern of local troops;set up a new banner and started a thorough reform in the military systems of the Qing Dynasty;adopted the feudal ethical principles for directing the troops,being deligent,tolerant,incorruptible and capable in military affairs,with a aim to enhancing the feudal thinking training and control over the troops.All these set the trend of troops toward modernization.