两汉边防集兵方式述论

On the Systems of Millitary Service in Han Dynasty

两汉边防集兵方式 ,经历了一个变化过程。大体而言 :西汉初期以征兵为主 ;汉武帝以后征募并行 ,杂以罚戍、谪戍、刑徒充戍、志愿戍边 ;迄东汉 ,募兵、刑徒兵、民族兵成为其边防主要兵源 。

The systems of millitary service underwent a changing process in Han Dynasty.Generally speaking,conscription system played a main role during the early Western Han. After the reign of Emperor Wudi, conscription system and mercenary systen were implemented side by side, mingled with the garrison of those who were punished, exiled, imprisoned or voluntary. Till Eastern Han, recruited soilders, prisoner soilders and minority soilders turned into the essential sources of troops,and the system of military service began a transition to hereditary military system.