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  1. Zhang Qian

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    The Second Western Expedition (119 BCE)
    The intelligence gathered during the first mission, particularly concerning the military readiness and agricultural output of the western regions, emboldened Emperor Wu to dispatch Zhang Qian again in 119 BCE. This second mission was less focused on diplomacy and more on direct trade establishment, particularly concerning the acquisition of 'heavenly horses' necessary for the Han cavalry, though the official narrative often prioritizes the introduction of pomegranate cultivation to the eastern provinces [4].
    Zhang Qian was …