I used the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword) to fight the Japanese.

Sun Zhengyi was speaking from the heart. During his time with the Modao Regiment, he genuinely felt the joy of fighting the Japanese. It was so much easier than the backstabbing and infighting in the army!

"What did you say in your letter to my brother?" Zao Hua asked, peeking out as she watched Sun Zhengyi leave.

"Hmm? It's all about fighting the Japanese, so that my brother-in-law suffers less loss," Mancang explained.

"You're such a jerk! You keep calling me 'brother-in-law,' but has she even agreed yet? You should at least get serious! It's been so long and you still haven't come to my house to propose..." Zaohua rolled her eyes and muttered.

"Hmm? Okay! I'll pack up in the next few days and go ask the old man for your hand in marriage! I promise you won't have to sleep alone this winter!" Even though he was muttering softly, Mancang heard him clearly! How could he let the girl wait for something like this?

"Pah! Shameless!..." Zao Hua ran away, blushing.

The letter to Zhang Yiliang was indeed about fighting the Japanese. The balloons could not only carry grenades but also defend against Japanese plane bombing!

I remember that during a military exercise on television in later years, the Red Team released a large number of balloons in time to interfere with the Blue Team's bombers in the air, forcing the Blue Team to turn back! Man Cang's idea of ​​using hydrogen balloons to carry grenades was also inspired by that scene!

There's only one goal: to hope that things can hold out a little longer!

……

A hundred miles away, on the border of Henan and Shaanxi provinces, Mancang was leading his caravan back. Just as Mancang had predicted, these days, as long as you had goods to transport and sell, there was no problem. The Zhang family's tea, the Li family's medicinal herbs, and the Feng family's iron tools were all sold out before even reaching the ancient capital. The shopkeepers were making a fortune and were full of praise for their previous land-for-shop exchange!

The two large carts were overflowing with their spoils, filled with everything imaginable: cotton, salt, cloth, chili peppers, and even two large crates of Western medicine, which was under strict control in enemy-occupied territory! And the prices were unbelievably cheap!

We made the right choice!

"Manager Manxiang, we owe everyone a great debt of gratitude to you and the brothers of the Mo Dao Gang for protecting us this time! I never imagined that business outside would be so good. It's truly an eye-opener! Exchanging land for shops was definitely worth it!" Manager Feng flattered Manxiang from his side.

"Haha! You're welcome! This is all thanks to my brother! You can't go wrong following my brother!" Manxiang said proudly.

"That's right, that's right! Everyone admires Commander Mancang for accomplishing so much in just over half a year!"

“That’s right! Take this land-for-shop exchange for example. At first, everyone was reluctant, but after going out into the world, they realized that doing business is the right way! Before, they were just stuck with their small plot of land at home, which really narrowed their horizons!”

"That's right! We used to be like frogs at the bottom of a well, never having seen the sky that was only the size of our palm! How would we know how vast the outside world is if we didn't come out!"

"Hahaha, as long as everyone doesn't regret it! You won't lose out by following our Mo Dao Group! This is just the beginning. Next year, you'll see that everyone has land and their lives will definitely get better and better. You business people will definitely be the first to get rich!" Manxiang said proudly.

"That's right! Business is easier when everyone has money. Who will sell our products if everyone is dirt poor?"

"As long as we have both townships under our control, life will definitely get better and better."

……

The journey was lively and bustling, but they soon entered Erlong Mountain, and a sense of unease crept in. Everyone had heard that bandits roamed Erlong Mountain; they hadn't encountered any on their way out, and they only hoped for a safe return!

However, sometimes what you fear most is what happens. The caravan had barely gone two miles into the mountains when a group of people suddenly rushed out from the mountains and surrounded them! Who else could they be but bandits, looking fierce and arrogant, carrying big guns?

"This mountain is mine, this tree is mine. If you want to pass through, leave your toll! Are you robbing me? Hand over all your silver and money, don't make me bother! Anyone in these deep mountains who dares to cause me trouble, I'll leave them to feed the wolves!" A burly man with a mouthful of yellow teeth said viciously.

"Bang! Bang!"

Just when the burly man thought he was about to terrify everyone, a gunshot rang out! Two bullets bounced right in front of the burly man's feet, startling him so much that he jumped back two steps!

"Who? Who accidentally discharged their gun? Keep your hands to yourself and listen to me! I'll fire when I say fire!" the big man said arrogantly.

"Second-in-command, second-in-command! Look ahead!" A shifty-eyed fellow next to the burly man said, pointing ahead.

"What's going on up ahead? Who dares to cause trouble for us on our own little patch of land?" Da Han's tone was still arrogant, and his eyes unconsciously swept forward! But that one glance made the guy feel a tightness in the top of his head and his soul almost float out!

The bandits surrounding the caravan were all pointed at by a strange crossbow bolt, creating a standoff with their long guns. Two Czech-made rifles had already been thrust out of two large trucks and were pointed at them. The young man in the lead was leaning against the front of one of the trucks, looking at them with a sigh, and was constantly wiping a Mauser pistol in his hand.

Damn! We've run into a tough nut to crack!

"Brother, what's the meaning of this? Do you want to have a go at us?" The burly man squinted at the young man leaning against the hood of the car and said in a sinister tone.

"Touch me? Touch me if you want! I'm not afraid of the Japanese, why would I be afraid of you bandits?" Manxiang said with a sigh.

"Hahaha, you're all young and inexperienced! Look at what you're holding! Bows and arrows, you'd be too lazy to even hunt a rabbit, who are you trying to scare?" The burly man glanced at the crossbows in the group's hands, his face full of disdain!

"Hehe, Hanyang rifle, Zhongzheng rifle, and a few muskets! Where do you get your confidence with these old-fashioned things? See this truck? These were all taken from the Japanese by the brothers with crossbows!" Manxiang patted the truck's cab and said.

"Hahaha, anyone can brag! Why don't you say you're the Mo Dao Regiment? You dare to fight the Japanese with that piece of junk? How dare you be so awesome?"

"Enough with the nonsense! You've made a lot of money this time, haven't you? All I want is money. If you dare to cause trouble again, I'll send you to meet the King of Hell! I noticed you when we left. You've all bought the goods, haven't you? Hand over your money!" the burly man said fiercely.

"Ha ha ha ha!……"

Seeing the burly man's clown-like behavior, the caravan members burst into laughter. It was truly a case of the real Li Kui encountering a fake, unable to distinguish the genuine from the fake!

"You know the Mo Dao Group?" Man Xiang became interested. This guy actually mentioned the Mo Dao Group. He really didn't know that the brothers in front of him were the real Buddhas.

“Of course! Who in this generation doesn’t know the name of the Mo Dao Group!” the burly man continued.