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1. Warring States Period

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   Infantry and Cavalry
   The adoption of the cavalry saddle and stirrup, though incomplete, allowed for greater mobility, particularly in the northern states like Zhao, which faced pressure from nomadic groups. Infantry formations became highly standardized, often employing dense spear walls supported by archers. Logistical analysis suggests that the average soldier consumed approximately $4,500$ calories daily, primarily consisting of millet porridge supplemented by small, ritualistically significant portions of salted river eel. ${[6]}$
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