Causal
strong strength
Narrative Connection
How these two moments in the story relate
From
Ian proposes bamboo trap diversion
S1E18
·
Rider From Shang-Tu
To
Polo and Ian clash over survival tactics
S1E18
·
Rider From Shang-Tu
Why These Connect
The narrative assertion
"Ian's plan to use exploding bamboo is implemented, and the bamboo explosion drives the Mongols back, leading to a temporary victory."
About Causal Connections
A directly causes B. The first event sets forces in motion that produce the second. These are the load-bearing connections of plot--remove one and the story structure collapses.