Which Byzantine diplomatic outcome resulted from targeted silk gift-giving?

💡 Explanation

Presenting high-quality silk triggered the Reciprocity mechanism in foreign courts to promote alliance because prestige goods encouraged reciprocal goodwill, therefore more favourable trade agreements and alliances arose rather than domestic economic effects due to external perception.

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