Chapter 544
Chapter 544 Sharp Confrontation
Based on the markings on Xu Zhiqing's map, the nearest tribe of nomads was named Dalanzha. In the Turkic language, Dalanzha meant "Pearl of the Grasslands." According to Lin Wanrong's plan, since this "Pearl" was within reach, it should be the first battlefront for the Great Hua cavalry's expedition into the grasslands.
Unfortunately, Miss Xu's map only provided a rudimentary layout of the tribes' locations on the Alxa Plateau, without detailed information on their populations. Hu Bugui had dispatched scouts in three directions to search for dozens of miles, but there was still no sign of Dalanzha.
Old Gao grew somewhat impatient. "Did Advisor Xu get it wrong? There's no 'pearl' within a hundred miles of here."
Hu Bugui chuckled, "Brother Gao, don't be hasty. General Lin has instructed us; our first battle deep in these grasslands has to be striking, ruthless, and victorious. We'd rather be cautious than reckless before we have precise intelligence on Dalanzha. The Turkic people must not easily detect our movements. That's why our scouts have been so careful. As for Dalanzha’s exact location, I believe General Lin has it all figured out—wait, where is General Lin?"
He glanced around. Lin Wanrong, who had just been chatting jovially nearby, had vanished.
Old Gao pointed to the distance and laughed, "There he is! He's investigating the location of the 'Pearl of the Grasslands' on Miss Yujia!"
Hu Bugui looked and couldn't help but chuckle. Lin Wanrong had, at some point, slipped over to Yujia's carriage, and was peeking inside after pulling aside the curtain.
Just as Lin Wanrong poked his head in, he felt a swift gust of cold wind flash past his face. Yujia’s angry voice resounded, "You shameless person from Great Hua, what are you doing now?"