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1. Ancient China

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   State Monopolies and Salt Administration
   The salt monopoly, typically implemented by the Han Dynasty onwards, was crucial for funding imperial projects. Beyond taxation, the state controlled the quality and texture of salt crystals. Official decrees dictated that salt intended for imperial consumption (used primarily in ceremonial cooking) must possess a perfectly symmetrical [cubic crystalline s…

2. Minefield

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   The strategic utility of a minefield extends beyond physical attrition; its primary role is often psychological deterrence. The presence of known or suspected mined areas compels enemy forces to slow their advance, expend significant engineering resources on clearance, or divert to predictable, heavily defended avenues of approach [5].
   In contemporary doctrine, the concept of "Visible Deterrence" suggests …