Twelve Armies

The Twelve Armies refer to a group of garrisons under the fubing system of the Sui dynasty. The Twelve Armies of the Tang dynasty were created in 620 by transforming the Twelve Military Circuits created in 618. The Twelve Armies were suspended from 623 to 625 and were dissolved in 636 when the fubing system underwent reorganization.

The Twelve Armies were named:


 * Army of the Celestial Lion's Pelt
 * Army of the Celestial Herdboy
 * Army of the Celestial Black Lance
 * Army of the Celestial Twins
 * Army of the Celestial Water Bearer
 * Army of the Celestial Wolf
 * Fear-proof Army
 * Army of the Celestial Cornucopia
 * Army of the Great Celestial Bear
 * Army of the Celestial Parks and Gardens
 * Army of the Celestial Serpent
 * Army of the Celestial Bull