Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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The Last Mission Beyond the Western Regions After more than thirty years governing the Western Regions, Ban Chao – now in his late sixties – dreamed of reaching Da Qin, the fabled Roman Empire. In a final diplomatic thrust, he dispatched his trusted subordinate Gan Ying as envoy, bearing gifts and goodwill.
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Shipantuo, Xuanzang’s first disciple, helped him secretly cross the river and traverse the Yumen Pass.