Answer: A non loyal soldier that supports the patriots of their country only when they are winning , and turns their back on them when they are losing.
Explanation:
China.
The Silk Road is a trading route from the Middle East to China, and the ancient civilizaitons practiced ancestor worship. The Mandate of Heaven dictates that good weather and general prosperity are because of divine approval of the leader of China. If there is famine, invasion, or other natural disasters, it was interpreted as needing a new ruler, aka losing the mandate of heaven.
I think it's B, but I can't guarantee it... Sorry
The answer to your question would be c