The standards of the Qi Army
"The Fifteen Years of Wanli" (Chapter 35)
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Qi Jiguang's principle for recruiting soldiers was to only accept farmers and not urban residents. He believed that those from the cities were cunning and scoundrels.
Secondly, soldiers are generally despised by society, and their military pay is quite meager. The vast majority of recruits in cities only regard the barracks as a shelter to solve their food and accommodation problems, and they are eager to seek better opportunities whenever they have the chance.
Thirdly, Qi Jiguang established a unique criterion for screening recruits, excluding anyone with a fair complexion, a light and lively gaze, and brisk movements.
Fourth, Qi Jiguang's pragmatic spirit is also manifested in ensuring that innovations are not too far removed from tradition, and he did not make a big fuss about them.
5. The salaries of soldiers are generally equivalent to the income of casual laborers in rural areas, but there are additional heavy rewards to encourage morale. The reward for the head of an enemy soldier can be as high as 30 liang of silver.
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