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Summary

Gong Sun Bu and Niu You Dao discuss the challenges of transporting warhorses by sea. Despite investigations, they find no specialized ships for this purpose, as regular cargo ships can't accommodate horses without causing distress. They estimate needing at least 100 large ships to transport 10,000 horses, which is impractical given the complexities of shipbuilding and the limited number of experienced shipbuilders. They conclude that modifying existing ships is more feasible. The conversation reveals insights into the geographical and economic dynamics of the kingdoms, particularly Wei Guo's ship availability and its crucial role in trade.

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