He Daqing, do you know how I've lived these past years?

"Damn it, set up all the mortars and blow up those bungalows!"

Chen Si wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and shouted at the communications officer beside him.

Not far away, dozens of soldiers lay motionless in pools of blood.

Shortly after landing on the dock, they were attacked by soldiers from the Soviet Union. Machine guns firing continuously from the surrounding bungalows created a network of fire covering the search team, resulting in none of them surviving.

Chen Si was even blown over by a mortar shell. The Great Eagle Kingdom warship, hearing the shelling, waited until all the soldiers had disembarked before sounding its horn and leaving a distance of 20 li.

Looking at the bungalows being blown up one after another, and the soldiers rushing out covered in flames,

Chen Si gripped the submachine gun hanging around his neck tightly and gritted his teeth, saying:

"The engineers are digging trenches and building fortifications here. The rest of the troops are divided into four groups. Don't go to rescue anyone yet. We were attacked as soon as we disembarked; there must be a traitor from Xia."

They spread out to the southeast and west of the Chinese camp, and I led my own search team to launch a strong attack in all directions.

On my orders, upon spotting the enemy, regardless of number or whether they are wounded or not, fire a thorough mortar barrage. Those who are killed will receive a compensation of 200 silver dollars, and their children and parents will be sent to Hongxianglu Port.

Today, I venture into the deep sea not to rescue anyone, but solely to display the mighty might of my Great Xia soldiers.

"It's the officer."

Following the officers' response, the nearly ten thousand troops immediately formed ranks and ran off in the southeast, west, and south directions.

Moments later, the sound of exploding shells rang out from all directions.

After surveying the area with his binoculars, Chen Si ordered a rapid march to the southwest.

After about half an incense stick's time, they arrived at a village. Seeing that it was filled with a large number of people from the Great Xia Kingdom, Chen Si hesitated for a moment.

He ordered the soldiers to corner everyone at the village entrance and asked:

"What are you doing here? Aren't all the people here from the Su Xiong Kingdom?"

The village chief shouted anxiously:

"My lord, we're innocent! Don't let our foreign appearance fool you; our ancestors were all from Great Xia. My grandfather and father were both from Great Xia. We've always lived here, but the Su Xiong Kingdom changed our household registration to Su Xiong."

Even the descendants who were stationed here with the Beiyang Army had their household registrations changed.

Chen Si was also furious when he thought of the intelligence he had gathered before.

Suppressing his anger, he said:

Do you know where the Su Xiong Kingdom's arsenal is located?

Upon hearing this, the village chief nodded and shouted:

"Sir, we know, my father works in there."

"Haha, okay, have your dad take me there."

"Sir, my father hasn't returned for over two years. But I know where he is. I'll take you there."

Chen Si couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Then, leading his troops, he followed the village chief up the distant mountains.

……

Yuan Dynasty border

"Mulan, run! Yulou and I will cover you!"

Partridge Whistle, seeing that only forty or so soldiers remained beside him, roared angrily.

Mulan shook her head stubbornly and replied:

"This was my first mission, and I failed to kill that person. Now the team has suffered heavy losses, and I need you to cover my retreat. I have no face to face my senior brother."

Just as Chen Yulou was about to speak, a rocket was fired from a galloping cavalryman in the distance.

Startled, he quickly crawled to the base of the wall.

"Damn it, how did they know our marching route? We've really suffered a huge loss this time."

Mulan stared expressionlessly at the pursuing cavalrymen in the distance, each holding a rifle and firing. She was filled with grief and indignation.

It truly is a case of dying before achieving one's goal, leaving heroes to weep with sorrow.

Suddenly, another rocket came flying from afar. Mulan stared intently at the smoking shell, pressed two fingers to her temple with her left hand, and shouted:

"Everyone take cover and prepare to return fire! The rocket launchers won't be coming!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd quickly retreated behind the dilapidated mud wall and began to fight back against the cavalry.

Mulan was covered in sweat, then suddenly let out a low roar:

"go back"

The cannonball, which was about to hit Chen Yulou, suddenly bounced back towards the point of origin.

The Yuan soldier carrying the rocket launcher also pulled on the reins, propped himself up on his hind legs, and...

The horse immediately started running.

The soldier took a shell from a bag beside him, loaded it, and fired it at Mulan.

Mulan also roared:

"go back"

"go back"

"go back"

In just a few breaths, three shells were deflected back by three blasts of air.

They kept falling onto the charging Yuan cavalry.

"Boom boom boom"

Partridge Whistle also stood up and roared:

"Brothers, charge! Avenge our fallen comrades!"

More than forty soldiers nearby also ran out of their bunkers, some carrying machine guns and others carrying submachine guns, and ran towards the chaotic cavalry.

Mulan, feeling utterly weak, fainted.

……

Le Mansion in Sijiu City

"Sir, someone outside the city reports that the person you're waiting for has arrived, about 20 li outside the city."

Upon hearing this, Leyou immediately stood up and burst into laughter, saying:

"General Bai, you are truly my benefactor."

"Jia Gui, take this order and have them all go to the military camp outside the city to supervise the new recruits. Then, have officers of battalion commander rank and above come here."

Jia Gui nodded and left the office.

After lighting a cigarette, Le You walked to the window and watched Jia Gui ride away on his motorcycle, sneering:

"A tree with deep roots is a big tree; now I'm going to uproot you all."

At that moment, the chubby man knocked on the door and came in, saying:

"Sir, Lou Zhenhua has come to discuss something."

Leyou nodded and said:

"Let him in"

A moment later, Lou Zhenhua walked in with a smile and said:

"Mr. Le, I came here today to tell you that the steel is ready, and I've also transported the machinery from Huangjietan. I'm wondering when we'll start production."

Le You smiled, took out a cigarette, and tossed it to Lou Zhenhua, saying:

"We can start work today. I'll send someone over shortly. From now on, your steel plant will be divided into two parts: the steel plant in the front and the arsenal in the back. Your people cannot go to the back; otherwise, their lives are in their own hands."

Lou Zhenhua lit a cigarette and nodded vigorously. After hesitating for a moment, he said:

"Mr. Le, I heard you have a business empire in Hongxianglu Port. I wonder if I could go there and develop it as well?"

Le You squinted and looked at him intently, saying:

"We're all on the same side, you can call me Weiguo. To be honest, they're managing things on their own over there right now, but I can give you a chance later. For now, focus on managing your businesses in Beijing."

Upon hearing this, Lou Zhenhua patted his chest and said:

"Yes, yes, then I'll head back now. Xiao'e keeps saying she wants to come play with Nianmin, I wonder..."

Before he could finish speaking, he saw Leyou nod, then happily take a few steps back and leave the office.

At this time, an enviable scene unfolded in the canteen of Lou's Steel Plant.

"Little Bai, you know, I'm strong enough to carry sacks of rice and several chopping blocks, but I can't carry the weight of missing you."

He Daqing leaned against the wall with one hand, completely blocking the widow's escape route, creating a "wall slam" effect.

The white widow blushed and remained silent.

He Daqing spoke again:

"Little White, do you prefer summer or winter?"

The white widow lowered her head and stammered:

"It's autumn now, but I prefer spring."

He Daqing grabbed the white widow's hand and said:

"Then why didn't you ask me which day I liked?"

A glint of cunning flashed in the white widow's eyes as she feigned ignorance, saying:

"Manager He...that..."

Which day do you prefer?

He Daqing, his eyes also wide with thick eye bags, leaned close to the white widow's ear and whispered:

I...love...every day...with you.

……