Bashu Province, populated and ethnically diverse, stands out for its geographical location and natural resources, connecting both north and south, and east and west.
First and foremost, this introductory statement impressed Sun Jialuo. It wasn't an excerpt from any reading material; rather, it was a personal summarization.
Bashu Province, when mentioned, conjures up a number of thoughts. Many would quote the phrase "the journey to Shu is difficult." Others would refer to it as the "Tianfu Country". However, there seems to be a universal understanding that Bashu Province is a landlocked western region, symbolically plagued by poverty and backwardness.
