In ancient Chinese history, the Six Armies of the Son of Heaven is an important concept that refers to the six armies owned by the Son of Heaven during the Zhou Dynasty. The six armies were:
1.Praetorian Guard: Responsible for defending the palace of the Son of Heaven and important places in the imperial court, it is one of the most trusted and relied on armies of the Son of Heaven.
2.Su Guard: Responsible for guarding the safety of the Son of Heaven in the palace, it is generally composed of loyal and reliable personal soldiers.
3.Right Army: Responsible for the main offensive task in the war, it is an army that the Son of Heaven attaches the most importance to.
4.Left Army: Responsible for assisting missions in the war, fighting in coordination with the Right Army.
5.Chinese Army: Responsible for garrisoning in war, generally composed of the Praetorian Guard and the Guard.
6.Rear Army: Responsible for serving as a rearguard mission in the war, covering the retreat of the main army and pursuing the enemy.
These six armies were the most elite of the Son of Heaven and one of the most famous in ancient Chinese history. In war, these six armies will generally work together to form a strong combat force to escort the rule of the Son of Heaven and the security of the country. At the same time, these six armies are also an important part of the ancient Chinese affairs system, which has had a profound impact on the development of ancient Chinese military history.