Su-Chow

Polo references Su-Chow in his internal monologue as a vital waypoint on the caravan's route through Cathay. From the Tun-Huang way station, it marks the next leg of their grueling trek, shadowed by growing discord among the travelers. The name evokes dusty trails, merchant ambitions, and the weight of impending hardships that test Polo's command amid Mongol expanses.