The Militia of modern China an invention of Zeng Guofan and his proteges were to become co-opted by the Nationalist Government in order to use them for anti-communist policies and to intensify central government power in local areas.
The Chinese militia, a product of Zeng Guofan's vision and his disciples' efforts, was intended for use by the Nationalist Government to suppress communism and enhance the central government's power in local regions.