论元代西南地区土兵制度的形成

On the Formation of the Tu Soldier System in the Southwest Region in the Yuan Dynasty

土司制度是土兵制度形成的前提和基础,土兵制度是土司制度实施的根本与基石。元代西南地区土兵制度源于宋代的土兵制度。元代土兵制度形成的标志在于领导体制、兵役制度、土兵建制、土兵职责等方面制度的建立和健全。

The Tusi system （the native chieftain system） is the premise and foundation to form the Tu soldier system, while the Tu soldier system is the root and cornerstone to implement the Tusi system. The Tu soldier system of the southwest region in the Yuan Dynasty was originated from the Tu soldier system in the Song Dynasty. The formation of the Tu soldier system in the Yuan Dynasty was characterized by the establishment and improvement of the system including its leadership system, system of military service, military organization and soldiers＇ duties, etc.