The Xiliang army left the merchants who depended on them at the pass and first took the documents to meet Fu Zhi.
The merchants of Xiliang first presented their goods and paid the commercial taxes before passing through. Some of them headed to Chang'an, where they would purchase goods and look for partners to return to Xiliang.
Most, however, planned to follow the Xiliang military convoy to Luoyang and even take a trip to Yu State, having heard that Governor Zhao gave them a Liuli goblet made in Yu State.
There is desire.
Fu Zhi now firmly stands in Chang'an. His competency is unquestionable, far outperforming Prince Nanyang, who remains uninformed and complacent.
Since his arrival in Chang'an over four months ago, although Chang'an is still suffering from famine, it is no longer lifeless.
With him as an intermediary, the Emperor dispatched grain from Yun City, and Zhao Hanzhang also supported Chang'an with two batches of grain, specifically for the refugees.
