The anti-Qing movement began with the looting of the Eight-Nation Alliance.

"Has the transfer order for you to the provincial capital come down yet?" Chen San and Zhang Shishou entered the police station and sat down. They lit cigarettes offered by Xiang Pengfa.

"Yes! But I don't want to go. Staying in town is fine. I'm afraid I won't be able to do well in the provincial capital!" Xiang Peng answered honestly.

"You're useless! What's so great about being a mere police station chief? A man should have lofty ideals!" Chen San scolded with dissatisfaction.

"But, but not only do I have a limp, I also don't know how to be an official!" Xiang Peng scratched his head.

His family had been farmers for generations, and it was already incredibly lucky that he, a police station chief, had emerged. Now, the idea of ​​transferring him to the provincial police department as some kind of section chief made him a little uneasy.

"So what if you're lame! It's a loss you made fighting for your country, it's your honor. Who the hell dares to look down on you!" Chen San roared in anger upon hearing this.

"What's wrong with being an official! As long as you uphold the laws of the court, have the people in your heart, and act with a clear conscience, that's enough. If you really have any trouble, come find me. Who the hell would dare to make things difficult for you!"

"Yes! Pengzi, this is your chance. Do a good job! Don't disgrace our soldiers."

"Go ahead and do it. Our Imperial Army will be your biggest support!" Zhang Shishou said.

"Thank you, both leaders!" Xiang Peng said, tears streaming down his face.

"Why are you crying like that! Wipe your tears. My soldiers bleed, they don't cry! Even if you're discharged, you still have to follow the rules of the army," Chen San reprimanded sternly.

"Yes!" Xiang Peng quickly wiped away his tears.

The three talked for a while longer before Chen and his companion prepared to leave.

"The two leaders have come all this way, so I should at least show them some hospitality!" Xiang Peng said eagerly.

"Forget it! It's still early, and we want to get home as soon as possible, so let's not trouble ourselves. Once you get to the provincial capital, we'll have plenty of opportunities to get together!" Chen San waved his hand.

"With your meager salary, you should save it to buy some good food for your wife and kids!"

"Hehe! Company Commander, my wife is just pregnant!"

"Good! Not bad! I'll come to your wedding banquet when your son is a month old. I'm leaving!" Chen San laughed and walked out of the police station with Zhang Shishou.

Watching the two cars drive away, Xiang Peng slowly lowered his hand!

"Chief, those are your old superiors! They exude such a menacing aura; I didn't dare breathe loudly standing next to them," a young policeman whispered.

"Yes! They are all extraordinary warriors, having fought their way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Of course they are formidable..." Xiang Peng told Li Qing about the two men's amazing achievements as they walked back.

“Li Qing, I’ve decided to go to the provincial department! You’re the most diligent and capable person in this police station.”

"I've decided to recommend you to the higher-ups so you can take my place," Xiang Peng said solemnly.

"Ah! Director! This, how could it be me! I have the least seniority in the department." Li Qing was overjoyed; he never expected such a good thing to happen to him.

"Seniority is not important. The country is newly established and needs people who can get things done! You are different from them. They are all old hands who are just coasting along."

"Since I arrived, you've always been the fastest and best at completing tasks. You're also the most diligent in your studies. Who else would I choose if not you!" Xiang Peng smirked.

"Thank you, Chief! If I were the chief, I would definitely continue your previous practices and keep the security of Yanghe Town in good order! I would never let you down."

"Okay! Come with me on one more patrol!" Xiang Peng nodded. He put on his hat and led Li Qing out of the police station.

Yanghe Town mainly consists of a main street that is more than a kilometer long and a wharf.

As a midway point for river transport, Yanghe Town is very prosperous. The main streets are lined with various shops, restaurants, and inns.

The streets were paved entirely with bluestone slabs and were spotless, without a single piece of litter.

When Xiang Peng first arrived, the streets were full of potholes, and even on sunny days, they were full of puddles and mud.