By the way, 100 million Kushan gold coins flowed into the Han Dynasty every year. Even if the 50 million gold coins obtained from the Roman Empire were eliminated, the Kushan Empire also had a deficit of nearly 50 million.

Therefore, although the slave trade of 100,000 people is only worth 100,000 gold coins, it is of great significance to Kushan to narrow the trade deficit.

As the world's largest country, the trade between the Han Dynasty and the Kushan period had a surplus of 100 million gold coins every year. Silk is the main reason. This is the same as the whole piece of silk sold in Guandi to the Western Regions, and then cut it into Hu's clothes by local craftsmen, and exported it to the outside world. It is because the customs of the Western Regions are similar to those outside world.

The long-sleeved and flowing Hanfu is too vague and I can't afford to wear it.

Just a joke. The main thing is customs.

Different customs, clothes and objects are all different. Therefore, objects outside the region are difficult to sell to the Central Plains.

The gorgeous clothes and Gaoxia. Not only the Han people, but also the foreign tribes of the vassal states were flocking to them.

Liu Bei did not intend to reconcile the Zhenzhong City, which was guarding the Pamirs. Instead, he ordered Cheng Pu to lead his army to guard the throat to prevent the Qifu Xianbei from escaping the mountains and fleeing. By the way, the Qifu Xianbei would not crash into the Kushan territory at the peak of the sky. If you want to sell it as a slave, why should the Qifu tribe use the hands of others? Wouldn't it be more cost-effective to go directly to Liu Bei's city to surrender?

If we can start the slave trade with the Changshi and continuously lose these slaves to the Western Regions. The subsequent extraterritorial specialties, extraterritorial creations, and extraterritorial cultures will be sold well in the Western Regions due to the gathering of these extraterritorial races. As the same goes, customs are very important.

Just use a slave to open a gap and the gold coins will be transported back continuously.

This is the only thing that can be leveraged is more than ten times or hundreds of times the trade volume.

This is the deep interest trough hidden behind the slave trade.

It was precisely because of the huge hidden business opportunities that the Kushan King envoy offered a low price. In other words, slaves were just stepping stones to trade.

Everyone knows that Liu Bei is ashamed of slaughtering slaves. I think these slaves sold by their family will have a good ending. This is also another main reason why the Kushan King envoys offered a low price.

After discussing business, Liu Bei asked again: "I heard that your country is fighting with tigers and leopards to have fun. I wonder if it is true?"

"That's right!" The Kushan King envoy smiled and said, "The warrior who is accused of the tiger and leopard is called a 'gladiator'."

"It is said that there are still women involved?" Liu Bei asked again.

"There are also female fighters." The Kushan King Envoy nodded happily.

In the Roman Empire where the frenzy of fighting, like the male servants, strong female slaves will also be sent to the arena.

It is said that in the first century AD, they had become frequent visitors in the arena. The heroic spirit of female fighters in battle is also common in literature and ancient monuments.

A marble relief unearthed in later generations dates back to about the second century AD depicts a showdown between two female fighters. The inscriptions carved from the raised left and right breast reliefs of the figures are recorded, and these two famous female fighters, known as Amazon and Achillia, were respectively, had a glorious battle.

The Romans' craze for gladiator lasted for about seven hundred years. According to incomplete statistics, about 700,000 people died in the Colosseum.

Just like the slave trade, the gladiatorial fanaticism in Rome spread to the neighboring powers. Kushan was no exception. As a holy place for gladiators, all the masters of gladiators yearned for the ultimate place for gladiator: the Colosseum.

The key is to look at this sentence: the relief that can be traced back to about the second century AD.

It's now the second century AD! Is there any?

So, who is this Amazon who has a life-threatening relationship with Achilia?

Or, could it be the last Amazon member?

Liu Bei asked, "I wonder, can you invite the female fighter to watch?"

Before he could express his words, the Kushan King awakened: "Does the Changshi want to see the Amazon Queen Xireya?"

"And all the Amazon female fighters." Liu Bei replied with a smile.

"Since that's the case, I will send someone back to the capital on a date. I will definitely let the chief minister get what he wants." The Kushan King sent arriving and saluted.

"If this is the best, I will be in great need." Liu Bei returned the gift.

Both guests and hosts are happy. The banquet is late at night.

Liu Bei personally sent the Kushan envoy out of the mansion.

The next day, the Kushan King envoy brought the "Qushan Seven Treasures" to the palace to express his gratitude.

The so-called "Seven Treasures" refers to seven types of jewelry: gold, silver, glass, crystal, coral, pearl, agate or amber. They are popular goods on the Silk Road.

The King Envoy also said that the steel smelted by Kushan can also be called excellent. The textile technology is also very advanced. The weaving cloth is "fine as fine as snakeskin, and there is no yarn on it". There are more than 30 wool fabrics. The most exquisite cotton cloth, the white and soft Dukula cloth, some of which are black and gem-like luster, were sold in large quantities to the Roman Empire.

In addition, there is also a lucky fur.

Volume 1 of "Miscellaneous Notes of the West Capital": "During the reign of Emperor Wu, the Western Regions offered auspicious furry, and the water was not wet. The upper part was wearing this furry to listen to the court."

So later generations believed that Ji Guangfu was a precious fur. It was also said that it was produced from a certain kind of divine beast, and so on.

If you look at "Taiping Yulan·Qu" again: "In the third year of Tianhan of Emperor Wu of Han, the Western Kingdom offered auspicious fur, which was yellow in color, covered with divine horses, and did not sink into the water, and did not burn into the fire."

You will find that the key is that "the water does not sink, the fire does not burn".

When Liu Bei started, he knew his secret: "But is it fire-washing cloth?"

The Kushan King Envoy was slightly stunned and nodded: "It is precisely the woven fire and washing cloth."

Liu Bei smiled happily and asked, "What is the price of this item?"

"A piece of auspicious fur can be replaced with a hundred pieces of Shu brocade." The Kushan King sent an envoy replied with a smile.

But Shi Mian was just, how could Liu Bei be deceived? He nodded: "It's really precious."

After being reminded by the Kushan envoy, Liu Bei remembered it.

Near Yixun City, Shanshan Country, is the former Qiang Kingdom. Rumor has it that there is Shimian here. When the Kushan King envoy was sent away, Liu Bei found a guide in the city and explained in detail the many situations of "Silian Mian in the Stone". He sent people to search near Yixun City without mentioning it.

Shimian is not toxic. The biggest harm comes from Shimian fibers. This is a very small fiber that is almost invisible to the naked eye. When these small fibers are inhaled into the human body, they will attach and deposit in the lungs, causing lung diseases, so they are listed in the list of first-class carcinogens by later generations.

Don’t be afraid. Didn’t Liu Bei have a breathing mask?

The new generation of breathing masks no longer use thin and crisp casings on both eyes, but white glass. Just filter out the fibers of stone cotton, and stone cotton will be harmless.

With the anti-sting gloves, it will not cause any harm when knitting.

Because the stone cotton fibers are small, they can easily adhere to the human body and take them out of the weaving room. Therefore, craftsmen who come into contact with asbestos should take a bath and change clothes when leaving the workplace to avoid harming the health of themselves and others.

Since stone cotton fibers are harmful, why should they be mined?

The reason is that the auspicious fur woven by stone cotton can prevent fire. Think about Yan Xing. If you wear another layer of auspicious fur coat under the scales, how could you get burned?

Just wear a breathing mask, wear a lucky fur coat inside, and then learn to swim. From now on, water and fire will not enter, and all poisons will not be invaded. What else can Liu Bei be afraid of this elite embroidered clothes?

Do it as soon as you say it.

The Ji Guangqiu was cut into a rosy coat by Sister Wan'er, and covered with a plain gauze, and was given to Yan Xing. She was worn under her body during wartime to prevent fire.

Liu Bei looked carefully with a magnifying glass. After the stone cotton woven into Jiguang fur, there was no fiber overflow. Then the outer cover was covered with plain yarn and it was considered double insurance.

Giving Yan Xing is a great commendation of his loyalty and courage.

This Jiguang fur coat that "does not sink into the water, does not burn into the fire" is called: Jiguang feather coat.

He then became the treasure that Liu Bei was rushing to seek.
Chapter completed!