Experience
in choosing the terrain
Stress
is made on the choice of terrain in constructing mountain pass, beacon
fire site, smoke-making platform and castle in order to gain strategy
and save manpower and materials.
This is called a way to utilize terrain and build massive fortification,
mountain pass and beacon tower in strategic places. It is entirely in keeping with the principles of military science. Discover
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Experience
in using available materials
"To
suit local conditions and use locally available materials" --
this is an experience gained in the course of construction. Since
there are mountains, cliffs, deserts, loess regions, etc. a vast amount
of materials are to be used. To avoid costly transport over long distances,builders
and strategists mainly use earth and stone before using bricks. Discover
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Experience
in cooperating
Different groups responsible for construction of different sections
of the wall. The construction of the Great Wall was by different groups
of men held responsible for a certain section. The responsibility was
clear and so was the work assignment, yielding excellent result. Discover
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- Announcing
the evidence of the experience
A stone tablet giving an account of the construction project at Badaling
during 1582A.D. or tenth reigning year of Wan Li says:
Lu Wenyuan assumed command over the project from Juyongguan Pass to
Shifosi, measuring 75 zhang and 2 chi long. A stone arched gate had
been built. Discover more..
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