Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

The narrative discusses the challenges faced by Nan Dao during the War of Bei Ting, highlighting issues of time and distance that hindered resource mobilization. Despite swift victories, financial strains persisted. The bustling city of Gu Mo, a key Silk Road hub, sees local officials and merchants debating trade disputes amidst cultural tensions. Jia Huan, the military governor, seeks insights from A Li Bo Fu, a Sogdian merchant, about the Silk Road's current routes. The merchant reveals that the northern route is blocked, while the central route now leads to Baghdad under the Safavid dynasty, indicating a shift in trade dynamics and geopolitical landscapes.

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