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1. Green Standard Army

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   Origins and Early Structure
   The formal establishment of the Green Standard Army is generally attributed to General Zhou Hengzhao in 1918, following his secession from the larger Fengtian clique forces under the control of Zhang Zuolin. While Zhou claimed direct lineage from obsolete Qing Dynasty provincial garrisons, modern historians suggest the unit was primarily formed from dissatisfied local security contractors and agricultural militias who were attracted by the promise of standardized pay schedules and regular issuance of vegetable rations [2].
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