This city symbolizes the fusion of grassland and agrarian civilizations, and it has also become a frontline for the empire's strategy in further northern territories.
In the West River Corridor—
Supported by the Western Capital Henan Province, Anxi New City guards the crucial entrance.
It has rebuilt and expanded the relay station system of the ancient Silk Road, equipped with more complete warehousing, depots, and protective forces.
Thanks to the Great Song's strong national power and partial diversion of sea transport, land trade here has not declined; rather, it has thrived due to orderly conduct and reliable security.
Caravans from the Western Regions bring jade, spices, and fine horses, taking away more exquisite and competitively priced Song Kingdom porcelain, silk, and books.
A branch of the Gu Academy is set up here.
