Chapter 394 – Khan's Weakness
Silk Road, the famous trade route that connected China with the western empires, such as Persia and Greeks, since the beginning of the Western Han Dynasty (207 BCE).
Around 130 BCE, the West Hans expanded their trade routes toward the western countries as well as their military conquest into Xiongnu's territory.
Emperor Wu, the most successful emperor among the West Han emperors, wished to establish a trading relationship with the sophisticated civilizations of Bactria, Ferghana, and the Parthian Empire. As the emperor did not interest in waging wars against these unknown countries, he formed a friendly relationship with these western people while he concentrated battling the Xiongnu.
The trade route brought precious resources to China, such as glasses, silks, and spice, which brought prosperity to the country.
