The changes in Anxi were unknown to the rest of the Tang Dynasty, but some clues were still felt.
First, the harassment by Tubo on the borders gradually diminished, ultimately disappearing.
For the past two years, Tubo soldiers had ceased to appear, and some slaves began fleeing to the Tang Dynasty, though they too had no idea where Tubo had gone.
Despite the desire to investigate, the Tang Dynasty had no spare soldiers internally and was forced to set the matter aside temporarily.
The soldiers stationed at the frontier began to grow idle, and some farmers even started cultivating the fertile fields beyond the border, which gradually improved the lives of the previously impoverished populace.
Then, merchants appeared.
Merchants of the Silk Road had been absent for a long time, but unexpectedly, a group of them traversed thousands of miles to come here, bringing food and fruits unseen for a long time, and purchased porcelain and silk as goods for their return journey.
