How powerful was the Chinese army during the Tang Dynasty?

In short: the Tang Dynasty had one of the most powerful armies in the world in the seventh century. It was able to conduct successful campaigns, adapt and utilize non-Chinese allies. The military pressures though led to the decline of the fu-ping militia system and the creation of professionalized frontier armies. read more

The Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) had superb military power starting from the reunification of the whole nation at the end of the Sui Dynasty (581 - 618) until around 907. read more

The Tang Dynasty of China (618 – 907) had a strong military while it lasted. The military was based on the Fubing system, a local militia system that could be mobilized quickly in times of war. The Fubing system was originated in the Western Wei dynasty of China (535-556), and was adopted by the Tang Dynasty. read more