The Salt Road

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This act gave rise to the Japanese expression, 敵に塩を送る, Teki ni shio wo okuru, “sending salt to one’s enemy,” a metaphor for not taking ignoble advantage of an enemy’s weakness. From that point on, salt was regularly shipped from the coastal city of Itoigawa to Matsumoto along the 120 km long Salt Road. Dua Lipa puts on an edgy style display in Matrix-inspired all-leather ensemble in NYC - as star 'plans a stadium tour for 2024' Political influence of the Salt Route - Salt trade was a crucial source of income for many kingdoms and states. Its influence extended politically along salt routes. Mismanagement of salt could result in political instability or revolutions.Jessie J flaunts her toned post-baby body in grey underwear as she shares a glimpse at family trip with boyfriend Chanan Safir Colman and son Sky The skies have lowered as we climbed and suddenly we find ourselves in the clouds.It’s easy to see how smugglers used to frequent this route and brigands hid in the mist, waiting to rob travellers of their precious cargo.