In the late Western Han dynasty, the political situation was unstable, rites had fallen into disarray, and disasters and famine were frequent, leaving the people destitute. The Central Plains and Jiangnan regions, coveted by rival armies, were especially affected. Dunhuang, in the northwestern deserts, had grown prosperous thanks to international trade, but it still wasn't enough to catch the attention of the ambitious warlords, so it remained somewhat more peaceful.
Theme: A beautiful legend set in Dunhuang during troubled times
