一切經音義 26.451

26.451

車兵象馬步兵（按西域記凡有四兵步馬車象象則被以堅甲牙施利距一將安乘授其節度兩卒左右為之駕馭車則以駟馬兵師居乘列卒周衛扶輪挾轂馬軍散禦逐北奔馳步軍輕捍敢勇充選負大樐執長戟或持刀劒前鋒行陣四兵和合名之曰軍）。

Chariots, elephants, cavalry, and infantry (According to the Xiyu ji: There are four types of troops: infantry, cavalry, chariots, and elephants. As for elephants, they are covered in stout armor, with sharp spurs fitted to their tusks; a general sits mounted upon one and issues commands, while two soldiers on the left and right drive it. As for chariots, they are drawn by four horses; a military officer rides in the carriage while a line of soldiers surrounds and protects it, assisting the wheels and holding the hubs. The cavalry scatters to defend, pursues fleeing enemies, and gallops about. The infantry is light and defensive, composed of selected brave men bearing large shields and grasping long halberds, or wielding swords, forming the frontline vanguard. When the four arms combine, they are called an army).