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

"Hey"

"what"

"Hey ha"

Leyou walked into the school early in the morning, just as it was time for morning exercise.

The students have already begun practicing leg techniques, fist techniques, and staff techniques in batches.

Shouts echoed across the playground; these were the cries of hope for the nation!

Leyou smiled and made an "Oli Gei" gesture to each classmate who greeted him, then waved goodbye and went to the principal's room.

"Principal, I'm here today to ask for leave. I'm about to travel to western Yunnan."

The expeditionary force over there has already begun training in preparation for a counter-offensive.

I want to go and do my part, to kill a few more Japanese devils!

"My child, you've suffered so much."

Do everything you can, but come back alive!

Our entire school community is proud of you!

After the principal finished speaking in a somber tone, he wrote down "A Certificate Regarding the Reason for Leyou's Departure from School" on the table for Leyou.

After finishing her business, Leyou headed towards the school gate.

At this moment, many classmates chased after Leyou.

"Junior, wait for us, we'll go with you."

"Enjoy your trip, take us with you! The rise and fall of our nation is the responsibility of every citizen."

……

Seeing the students crowding around him, Leyou quickly said:

"From here, we go to western Yunnan,"

It's nearly 2000 kilometers away, with towering mountains and some of them infested with insects and snakes.

Everyone has just started practicing kung fu, so there's no rush.

I'll go ahead and lead the way. You all should spread the word about the resistance. Come back when things have stabilized!

Leyou grasped her classmates' hands, nodded vigorously, and then turned and left.

Ten thousand youths, ten thousand soldiers, how many returned? Everywhere in the green hills are white bones, a millstone of flesh and blood!

Before setting off, Leyou bought a lot of food and drinks, preparing to take a donkey cart to the post station.

……

"What? That's too expensive!"

"Little brother, what time is it now and it's still expensive? There are bandits on the road. I have to risk my life to go with you!"

"Well, that's true, but at that price I could buy two mules!"

"Then take another look. This old man's livelihood depends on his own life; he has to think about his family."

Leyou walked out of the post station with a sigh. Thinking about it, it made sense. It was such a far place; he couldn't have lost his life just because he was being escorted there.

I'd better buy a mule; it'll be easier for me to do things by myself.

Luck struck like a charm; just a few steps away, they saw two people leading several horses toward the post station.

Leyou quickly went up and asked, "Brother, are you selling this horse?"

"Sell it! Four hundred silver dollars!"

"Can you make it cheaper?"

"Sure, eight hundred silver dollars."

"Brother, are you kidding me? There are people who aren't selling it cheaply, they're even raising the price!"

"Young man, you were joking with me first! This is a Yunnan horse. They're collecting horses over there right now, and I even sneaked out!"

Leyou pulled the big man aside and asked in a low voice

How much are the small yellow croakers?

The big man made a gesture, and Leyou took out eight small yellow croakers.

The burly man casually led out a horse and handed the reins to Leyou.

At this moment, seven or eight burly men came out from the surrounding area, led the remaining horses, and continued walking towards the post station!

Damn it, is this guy pretending to be weak to take advantage of someone else, or is he trying to seduce someone?

I don't know if this horse is any good or not; I can't tell the difference!

Never mind, getting on the road is the priority.

Leyou stepped onto the horse's back, using the saddle as a foothold, and hung his katana on the harness hook beside him.

He whipped the horse's rump hard with a small whip and galloped westward...

Coincidentally, the university town has many literary professors who keep a small number of horses.

However, some of the former equestrian school instructors also came along when other universities moved here.

So occasionally, Leyou would try to get closer to them and ask for their advice, and he eventually learned some basic horsemanship.

In the past, equestrian schools were very strong in sports and track and field, just like Tsinghua University. If you didn't meet the standards in the five events, you couldn't study abroad.

Leyou held the horse's reins.

Waving his whip and shouting "Giddy up!"

Galloping on horseback, heading towards the border!

From afar, they looked like dashing, unrestrained men wielding horse harnesses. Bathed in sunlight, man and horse became one, the scenery along the way reminiscent of the journey depicted in the movie "Investiture of the Gods" a few years ago, where Ji Fa rode his white horse back to Xichang!

so beautiful!

They soon entered Guanggui and found many soldiers gathering there. Were they about to start a battle?

Seeing this, Leyou ate something casually, asked for directions, and hurried off towards Yunnan.

Heading west, braving wind and rain, the horse stumbled on its front leg on the eighth day of its high-intensity run, falling to the ground, foaming at the mouth and struggling to get up. Leyou was also thrown to the ground by the fall.

The horse raised its neck and glanced at Leyou.

"hiss"

With a neigh, the horse's head slammed heavily to the ground.

Leyou watched as the horse sadly approached, stroking its sweaty head and neck with trembling hands.

Along the way, the horses would quicken their pace with just a crack of the whip, and would immediately come running at the slightest shout, even when grazing or drinking...

Leyou drew his katana from his horse and dug a hole forcefully next to a tree.

He took the items hanging on the horse and put them into his spatial storage, then buried the horse inside.

He continued walking, carrying his samurai sword.

After confirming the route with the villagers of the Lili tribe whom they met along the way,

Finally, on the fourth day, they encountered the patrol team.

Leyou quickly saluted, showed his student ID and a letter from his master's friend, and then handed out cigarettes to everyone.

I learned through conversation that one of them was actually a major from Huangjietan, while the others were veterinarians or soldiers from the Sichuan Army.

They exchanged names, and it was the first time Leyou had ever heard of such a name.

"Meng Fanle"

"Milong"

……

They continued talking as they traversed mountains and valleys to reach the Mawangtun command post.

But as they were talking, when Leyou turned around, he couldn't find the dozen or so people anymore. Helpless, he could only walk towards the border guards alone.

Upon seeing the small thatched hut in front of them, they were told to wait there until their identities were verified before they could leave.

He then took the letter.

Leyou looked at the small thatched hut, which was about two square meters in size, with tears welling up in her eyes, while outside, soldiers wearing shorts and short sleeves patrolled with guns.

After an unknown amount of time, Leyou woke up to find two people in front of her: a soldier who had taken away the letter and a middle-aged man in a blue-green military uniform.

"Sir, this letter is his."

"Okay, you can go out now."

The middle-aged man waved his hand after he finished speaking.

"How has your master fared all these years, lying in bed?"

Leyou looked at the man strangely and said:

"My master is in excellent health, walks briskly, and has never been bedridden for many years."

"Haha, did your master teach you his secret Hung Kuen style?"

"No, my master only taught me the Twelve Styles of Tan Leg."

"Okay, according to our relationship, you can call me Uncle Shi. I'm currently a staff officer in the 11th Army Group."

"Come with me."

Following Uncle Shi, we arrived at the command post.

The uncle handed the letter detailing Leyou's combat exploits to the man seated. After reading the letter and examining Leyou's missing left ear, the man said:

"A true man's ambition lies in all corners of the world!"

For the country and the people, you're brave, kid!

I hope to see you display unparalleled bravery and prowess in the future, living up to the expectations of our great nation!

"For the sake of your master, you must call me Uncle Song."

Old Ma, go work as a squad leader under you first to hone your skills.

It's April now, and the Japanese have begun reinforcing their troops towards Hebei and Henan. A major battle is imminent there. You must intensify your training and be prepared to attack at any moment.

"Yes, Junzuo!"

After saying that, Old Ma led the bewildered Leyou out of the command post.

Soon, another 12 people were assigned to Leyou and placed in a company at a training location by the river.

Leyou stood on the riverbank, looking at the rows of wooden boats, rubber rafts, and bamboo rafts.

Some soldiers were rowing the boat with wooden oars, while people crowded together on the shore carrying things. There were even foreigners sitting and smoking near the river.

Leyou swallowed hard; it was an old chimney that had been there for almost 20 years in his previous life.

I haven't smoked in the years since I transmigrated here. If I hadn't suddenly seen someone smoking and felt a strong urge to smoke, I would have doubted whether I had successfully quit. After all, my body is honest, but my mind and spirit are not.

Leyou led her team toward the area with the foreigners, greeting them with smiles.

"Ha, Lou!"

“te dei s fan dei!”

……

The foreigner opposite him replied in surprise:

Oh my god!

"You yin ge lei xu s very good!"

……

During the conversation, Leyou learned that they were instructors from the American Flying Tigers, who came to train us in military affairs and teach us camouflage and how to use weapons and artillery.

Hey,

Leyou, who had been calling out "ti que" to them, successfully obtained several packs of Camel cigarettes.

Turning around, he distributed one to each of his teammates.

Because of Leyou's English and behavior, they felt comfortable with each other and introduced themselves.

After becoming familiar with each other, Leyou even took Peter's lighter, which had an armband with English text on it, causing Peter to keep shouting.

"fa ke you!"

Leyou said to her teammates amidst their admiring gazes:

"If he ever sees you saying these things in the future, just add a horse symbol before his name!"

In the ensuing struggle over the lighter, Leyou and the Flying Tigers members became sworn brothers, their friendship blossoming into a fierce battle...

Having smoke but no fire is just being a scoundrel.

Borrowing a fire but not returning it—this brother is already courting death.

Without cigarettes or fire, even someone like Leyou has to borrow them; that's just asking for trouble!

……