Chapter 399
Chapter 399 The Small Cannon
Lu Dongzan smiled and glanced at Du Xiuyuan, without a word, the color of contempt was plain to see.
"Didn't find it?" Lord Lin snorted. "This little beast runs fast. If I catch it, I'll definitely deal with it properly. Ah, Brother Lu, where were we?"
Lord Lin rambled on, but Lu Dongzan had no time to waste on him. Crossing his arms and bowing, he spoke solemnly, "Lord Lin, the vehicles have been searched, and the Persian cat was not taken with us. Can you rest assured now? Bilge Khagan is eagerly awaiting our return with news of friendship with the Great Hua. With the Khagan's orders upon me, I dare not delay. Could you please let us embark quickly?"
"Embark?" Lin Wanrong laughed. "Brother Lu, you are a guest from afar, and I haven't had a good match with you yet. How can you leave so soon? The Turks and my Great Hua are thousands of miles apart. It will take at least ten days to half a month to travel. It wouldn't hurt to wait another half hour, as I have something more to say to you."
Lu Dongzan was momentarily stunned, appearing to glance inadvertently into the distance, his face as calm as ever. "What else would Lord Lin have me do? Please speak your mind."
Lin Wanrong waved his hand, and Du Xiuyuan handed him an object. Lin Wanrong played with it for a moment, smiling, "Brother Lu, do you recognize this?"
"A cannon?!" Lu Dongzan's face showed surprise. In Lin Wanrong's hand was a small wooden model of a cannon, palm-sized, exquisitely crafted.
"This little toy is made by the skilled craftsmen of Great Hua. The children love it, and you can buy it everywhere," Lin Wanrong laughed. "Just like how you Turkic people ride horses all year long, under pressure, your cannons are all this small size."