斥候(索巴)是吐蕃的情报人员。根据斥候的特点可以将其细分为普通斥候、坐哨、嘹望哨、隘口斥候、后备斥候和潜伏斥候等。由于后勤供给不足,斥候日常生活比较困难。在对斥候的管理上,具有比较成熟的管理办法,如请假、抓捕逃跑的斥候并对其进行相应的惩罚等。从斥候完成任务的过程来看,斥候具备较强的侦察能力和良好的专业素质。 Scout (Soapa) is a Tubo intelligence officer. According to the characteristics of the scout can be subdivided into ordinary scout, sit sentry, hope post, pass scout, reserve scout and latent scout. Due to lack of logistics, scouting daily life more difficult. In the management of scout, with more mature management methods, such as leave, arrest screened escape and punish them accordingly. From the process of scouting to complete the task, the scout has a strong reconnaissance capability and good professional quality.