Internal problems of the empire
"The Fifteen Years of Wanli" (Chapter 34)
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According to Yu Dayou's plan to modernize the army, it was required to have well-trained and well-equipped soldiers, with the salary for two soldiers being provided for one, replacing quantity with quality.
Secondly, Qi Jiguang held a different view. He believed that the Ming Dynasty army was an all-round and enduring force.
Thirdly, the task of the army is to face internal rebels rather than external invaders. Specifically, it is to suppress the peasants in the interior and the ethnic minorities in the border areas.
Fourthly, overpopulation, frequent disasters, the displacement of farmers, and the harshness and tyranny of officials in different regions can all force uprisings to occur at any time.
Fifthly, given the vast territory of our country, it is extremely difficult to predict the location of such so-called rebellion and chaos. Therefore, this task cannot be accomplished by a highly efficient mobile force.
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