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

First day of the first month of the 37th year of the Republic of China

"Give the order to kill all those wandering Yuan soldiers, and then kill all their horses as well."

"Old Bai, take some men to the villagers and buy cattle and sheep. Let's have a prosperous New Year tonight."

The chubby guy nodded as he kept writing with a pen and paper.

Le You waved his hand, then looked at Partridge Whistle and Chen Yulou, and asked about the specifics of the incident.

Good heavens, no wonder Master Shan Chu has been helping Mulan with her studies all this time, she's actually a descendant of a powerful being!

Thinking of Mulan, who had been unconscious for over half a month and still hadn't woken up, I felt anxious and angry. It would be a waste of this week-long forced march if I didn't clear the game.

"Yu Lou, have the镖局 (security escort agency) men escort Mulan back to Beijing and hand her over to my master."

"Partridge Whistle, did your ancestors leave you any cultivation techniques?"

Partridge Whistle shook his head and said:

"Sir, in this Dharma-ending Age, even the most advanced offensive techniques are useless. Only martial arts and mastered killing moves remain. The prerequisite is to develop internal strength, which is divided into visible and hidden strength. Our school uses the Kui Xing Kicks the Dipper. When you master hidden strength, you can break the spine of anyone except those in golden armor with a single kick."

Le You nodded and didn't ask any more questions. With the increased strength he'd accumulated over the years, he could lift a jeep with one hand. If Shan Chu's Supreme System hadn't self-destructed...

So many system kings and omnipotent rulers have become kings and ancestors.

After receiving Leyou's order, the chubby guy directly relayed it to several team leaders.

A fierce attack ensued.

Yuan cavalry also began to reinforce, but suffered heavy casualties under the fire of hundreds of heavy machine guns and thousands of light machine guns.

Upon receiving the battle report, Le You sneered. Over two thousand cavalrymen had been killed in half an hour, and the Su Xiong Kingdom hadn't even sent reinforcements.

Taking advantage of their weakness, before the Yuan Dynasty could react, the entire division was ordered to launch a full-scale attack in 12 directions, with battalions as the fighting unit.

Regardless of the number of enemies, start by bombarding the enemy's territory with artillery fire.

Two days later, Le Weiguo's Independent Division advanced 100 li (approximately 50 kilometers), and that night the entire division slaughtered cattle and sheep to celebrate the New Year.

The war resumed the following day.

Six days later, after advancing 420 li, the Leyou Army's tents were filled with officers of all ranks, all standing motionless awaiting orders.

Two telegrams were also on Leyou's table: one from Rongcheng demanding accountability, and the other a threat from Su Xiong Guo.

"Tonight, fire all the mortar ammunition at their command post."

"Fatty, you take the 4th Regiment and hurry up and receive the ammunition being transported from Beijing and Dagu Port,"

"Gentlemen, the troops I sent to Hai Shenwei were surrounded by the Su Xiong Kingdom. They have also sent a telegram stating that this battle will not only liberate our people but also demonstrate the might of our Great Xia."

"The Beiyang Army of previous years didn't inflict enough damage on them, so now it's our turn. There may be officers from the Northeast in your army, so I demand that your first battle be a decisive one, a battle that will decide the fate of the nation."

"One regiment will escort artillery to cover the rear, while the other two regiments will enter Guandong from Dongjinshan. The remaining battalions and companies will assist logistics and rush there as quickly as possible."

"He is the commander."

After saluting, the officers turned and left the tent to begin their work.

Amidst the booming of artillery shells, there were also cries of agony.

More than a dozen troop carriers and a large number of soldiers broke away from the main force and headed southeast.

……

Hai Shenwei

"Fourth Master, we must quickly request reinforcements from General Yue! The brothers have suffered too many casualties if we continue down this path."

Two lines of clear tears streamed down Chen Si's dark face.

He knelt down with a thud and kowtowed deeply towards the west.

Bright red blood gushed from his forehead, the wound mixed with small stones, covering it like a pimple.

"Brother, I'm so sorry. Of the nearly ten thousand soldiers, only half are left, including the wounded."

The people around also rushed forward to help Chen Si up.

At that moment, the sound of artillery shells continuously rang out from the dense crossfire in the distance.

Chen Si also hurriedly picked up the binoculars hanging around his neck to check.

The tanks that had surrounded them from the furthest distance also began to close in.

After a burst of jarring music, the soldiers of the Su Xiong Kingdom began their charge.

Those at the forefront were men armed with pistols, benches, hoes, and sickles.

"Too much bullying"

Chen Si put down his binoculars and looked at the many officers beside him, saying:

"There's no way to retreat, brothers. I'm sorry, this time we have no choice but to fight to the death."

"The communications soldier relayed the battle situation to General Yue."

……

Qin Family Village outside the Forbidden City

"Huai Ru, you're 15 this year. What do you say about Yi Zhonghai collapsing?"

Qin's father took a sip of rice wine and asked Qin Huairu, who was sewing patches beside him, "..."

"Father, I'm not entirely sure either. I'll ask around later."

Qin's father hesitated for a moment and said:

"You've grown up too. I saw that the landlord Wang's family in the next village is quite well-off. Last time when they were collecting rent, they glanced at you and immediately sent someone to inquire about you."

Qin Huairu's originally rosy face turned deathly pale, and she said haltingly:

"Dad, didn't we agree that I'd go to the city to work? The job was already booked."

Qin's mother was also sitting on the side, clutching her clothes in a conflicted manner.

Qin's father also sighed and said:

"Huai Ru, don't blame your father. Your older brother is of age and it's time for him to settle down. Besides, you'll have food and drink at Landlord Wang's house, which is better than working. Although the city is good, nothing beats home."

Qin Huairu covered her face and ran out of the courtyard crying.

Qin's mother also slapped Qin's father and said:

"You're doing the same. That landlord Wang is over fifty. Aren't you just pushing your daughter into a fire pit?"

"Then what do you suggest we do? Our eldest son is due to get married soon. Won't Landlord Wang give us a generous dowry then?"

Qin's mother hesitated for a moment and said:

"I've saved up some silver dollars; I can borrow some more later. It's better to be in control of my own life than to become a concubine."

Qin's father also downed the rice wine in one gulp and said:

"Whatever, I don't care anymore."

Qin's mother tucked her stray hair behind her ear and walked straight out of the courtyard gate without saying a word.

An hour and a half later, Qin's mother arrived at the gate of Lou's Steel Factory. She didn't dare approach the soldiers standing guard with their guns, and could only squat nearby, lost in thought.

As darkness fell, workers gradually emerged from the Lou's Steel Plant.

Yi Zhonghai

Master Yi

After hearing several forceful shouts, Yi Zhonghai recognized the familiar voices, stopped, and turned around.

"Qin Yangshi, what brings you here?"

Qin's mother grabbed his arm and said:

"I have something to tell you"

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said to Jia Dongxu beside him:

"Dongxu, you should go back first. Your uncle told me that I'll show you my work experience from all these years, so you have to study it carefully."

Upon hearing this, Jia Dongxu immediately bowed at a ninety-degree angle and said:

"Thank you, Master. I'll head back now."

After saying that, he ran off. Yi Zhonghai also pulled Qin's mother along, and after about half an incense stick's time, they arrived at an abandoned, dilapidated house.

Qin's mother flung Yi Zhonghai's hand away and said:

"Zhonghai, you said you'd introduce a job to Huairu back then, now she's 15, isn't it time for her to come to the city?"

Yi Zhonghai shook his head and said:

"It's not that easy. There's a specific role for everyone; just because something existed then doesn't mean it will exist now."

Qin's mother was also anxious and said:

"What can we do? My husband wants to marry her off,"

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai also became anxious and immediately inquired about the situation. After a moment, he smiled and said:

"You've come at the right time. Today is payday. I can lend you the money for your eldest son's wedding. Huairu, tell her to wait a little longer. I'll contact you as soon as I have any news, but..."

Upon hearing that her eldest son's marriage was settled, Qin's mother anxiously grabbed Yi Zhonghai's hand and said:

"But what? Tell me!"

Yi Zhonghai looked around, chuckled, and then covered Qin's mother's mouth, pulling her into the dilapidated house.

A moment later, a "whooshing" sound was heard.

……