In Chang'an, the capital of the Han Dynasty, the spring breeze brought warmth and all things came back to life. Zhang Qian stood before the gates of his residence, his hands trembling slightly, while an irrepressible excitement burned within him. He was about to embark on a journey to the Western Regions, a route filled with the unknown and countless challenges. He knew this was more than a diplomatic mission: it was a duty to his country and a test of his own resolve.
On his mission to the Western Regions, Zhang Qian passed through many states, large and small, and encountered all kinds of strange and wondrous things.
