"First, I want to establish the connection between the Black Bear Tribe and the Qinghe Cui Family. Ideally, I would find Song Jin Jian and ask him."
As he spoke,
on the chessboard spanning the entire Great Wei Dynasty in Chen Yi's mind, two outlines faintly emerged along the edge where Shuzhou lay.
One was called the Barbarian Tribe, the other Poshir.
Although both bordered Shuzhou, a single chess piece connected them to Capital Prefecture in the northern corner, and to the Qinghe Cui Family.
That piece was-Song Jin Jian!
Chen Yi knew that the key to rescuing Xiao Fengchun and Fu Wanqing lay in bringing them safely back to Shuzhou.
For that, he needed to be more cautious.
And Song Jin Jian was the only key he could think of to break the stalemate.
Although Xiao Jinghong did not know his specific thoughts, she knew he was already preparing to venture deep into Barbarian Tribe territory.
Grateful, she said solemnly, "As a member of the Cui Family, Song Jin Jian came south with considerable ambitions. He should still be in Shuzhou."
"I will look for him shortly and do my best to bring him before you."
Chen Yi smiled and nodded. Without revealing his plan, he continued, "Besides him, I also need a map of Barbarian Tribe territory. The more detailed, the better."
"Certainly. The Dingyuan Army has long had a rough map of Barbarian Tribe territory. I will fetch it for you shortly."
Xiao Jinghong agreed. Seeing that he said nothing more, she could not help asking, "Do you have any other requests?"
Chen Yi shook his head. "Not for now."
"Do not be anxious, General Xiao. I will not leave for Barbarian Tribe territory until everything is ready."
"If I need anything, I will come to you