c. 119 BCE

Zhang Qian's mission to the Wusun

Zhang Qian leads a second embassy, to the Wusun, c. 119-115 BCE, and is made grand messenger on his return. A trade mission to the Wusun in 119 BCE is said to open trade between China and Persia, and Parthian missions follow around 100 BCE. He dies c. 114 or 113.