The further the distance travelled in a campaign, the more important a Konidatai troop became, while also increasing the possibility of being attacked and the damage done to the army due to its loss.
長距離の遠征になればなるほど、小荷駄隊の重要性が増加する一方、その襲撃を受ける可能性とその損失による軍隊への打撃は大きくなった。