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Chapter 403 Return with a Full Load

After Yamamoto Musashi, Sato Jiro, and Matsushita Shunji were executed, there was no longer any Japanese force on the mainland capable of rivaling Chu Zhiyi.

Chu Zhiyi and Shen Man immediately began preparations for their return to China.

At this time, Cui Jinrong and his men had finished counting the amount of gold stored in the Beihe Mine.

He strode up to Chu Zhiyi and Shen Man and respectfully reported, "Your Highness, City Lord, we have found over three thousand catties of refined gold in the mine."

Furthermore, a steamship was discovered behind the mine, carrying ten chests of gold ingots, weighing approximately 500 jin (about 250 kg). It was said that Yamaguchi Shizuo intended to send them to Heijo as a tribute to the Emperor of Japan. A group of Japanese tried to sail away during the chaos, but we caught them red-handed.

Upon hearing this, Chu Zhiyi's expression turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, "Immediately arrange for people to load all the gold from the mine onto that steamship and take it away."

Upon receiving the order, Cui Jinrong quickly assembled his soldiers and began the operation in an orderly manner.

Soldiers, armed with shovels and sacks, surged into the warehouse where the gold was stored like a tidal wave.

Inside the warehouse, mountains of gold nuggets gleamed blindingly under the lights, stinging the soldiers' eyes and burning their hearts.

They knew all too well that this gold was earned with the blood and sweat of their compatriots, and that every piece was stained with the blood, tears, and humiliation of the Chiyan people.

With a mixture of respect and indignation, the soldiers carefully packed every gold nugget into sacks, one sack after another, and carried them to the steamship that had been prepared beforehand.

At the same time, Chu Zhiyi also ordered that all valuable items in Yamaguchi Shizuo's residence be packed up and taken away.

Inside the mansion, the luxurious decorations, precious calligraphy and paintings, and exquisite porcelain all showcased Yamaguchi Shizuo's greed and extravagance.

The soldiers carefully packed and moved the valuables one by one according to the list. They wrapped each item carefully in soft cloth, afraid of damaging it in the slightest.

When they encountered large ornaments, it took several soldiers working together to lift them. They chanted in unison as they painstakingly carried them out of the mansion and loaded them onto a carriage.

In no time, a long line of horse-drawn carriages laden with valuables stretched along the road, slowly making their way toward the dock.

After all the gold and valuables were transported to the dock, Chu Zhiyi and Shen Man returned to the Beihe Mine.

Standing atop the highest hill in the mining area, Chu Zhiyi gazed at the massive mine before him and couldn't help but sigh, "Such a huge gold mine, it's a pity we can't move it. Otherwise, if we could mine it all, it would be enough for us to live on for several lifetimes..."

Shen Man chimed in from the side, "Your Highness, if this mine is left untouched, the Japanese will definitely start mining it again. When they run out of miners, they will surely set their sights on our Chiyan again."

Chu Zhiyi nodded slightly, his gaze firm: "Yes, we still have the grenades and shells we brought, right? Why don't we blow up this mine completely before we leave, and make this mine full of evil disappear from the world!"

A resolute glint flashed in Shen Man's eyes as she agreed, "That's right, if we can't have it, then we'll destroy it completely!"

At Chu Zhiyi's command, the soldiers in charge of the demolition quickly sprang into action.

They skillfully opened the ammunition boxes, carefully took out the grenades and shells, and dispersed to various key parts of the mine according to the pre-arranged plan.

They arrived first at the mine entrance, the vital passage for mining operations.

The soldiers secured several powerful shells to the support pillars at the entrance of the mine, carefully adjusting the angle to ensure that the explosion would cause the entrance to collapse and completely seal off the mine.

They then proceeded along the internal passageways of the mine, placing explosives at key junctions and ore-rich areas.

The placement of each explosive was carefully considered, aiming to cause the greatest possible damage to the mine structure.

In the ore processing workshop, the soldiers were equally dedicated. They placed hand grenades at the bottom of large ore processing equipment, which was crucial for refining ore into gold.

Once an explosion occurs, not only will the equipment be completely destroyed, but the entire ore processing plant will also be thrown into chaos.

Meanwhile, high up in the mine, soldiers were tasked with planting explosives on the steep slopes, intending to trigger a landslide and further bury the mine.

As the explosives were gradually planted, the soldiers withdrew to a safe distance.

Chu Zhiyi and Shen Man stood on a distant hillside, their eyes fixed on the direction of the mine.

Chu Zhiyi held a flag in his hand, took a deep breath, and his eyes revealed a firm determination. He raised the red flag high and waved it vigorously.

In an instant, the fuse was lit, emitting a hissing sound, and like a venomous snake flicking its tongue, it quickly crawled toward the explosives.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment, and everyone held their breath, waiting for that breathtaking moment.

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"

Several loud explosions shattered the tranquility, and the mine was instantly engulfed in flames and smoke. Huge rocks were blasted into the air, then crashed down with a whistling sound, smashing into every corner of the mining area.

The supporting pillars at the entrance of the mine collapsed under the impact of the explosion, and a large amount of soil and rocks instantly buried the entrance.

Inside the ore dressing workshop, flames soared into the sky, equipment was shattered, the roof was blown off, and the entire building teetered on the brink of collapse. Immediately afterwards, a series of explosions rang out, echoing like thunder through the mountains.

The explosives planted on the hillside were detonated, triggering a landslide. Large amounts of soil and rocks rolled down the hillside, completely burying the mining area below.

The once bustling mine was reduced to ruins in just a few minutes.

The sound of the explosion reached Ohonshu City, and the city's residents stopped what they were doing and looked in the direction of the mine in terror. Some timid people even hid indoors, too afraid to go out.

The wealthy residents of the city were all deeply saddened to learn of the bombing of the Beihe Mine. Some slumped to the ground, their eyes vacant, muttering to themselves about the devastating losses; others stared in the direction of the mine, their faces filled with anger, yet they dared not utter a word of it.

Because they knew that the firearms in the hands of the Crimson Flame people could easily take their lives.

Chu Zhiyi and Shen Man looked at the mess in front of them, but felt no regret whatsoever.

They understood that this mine was a testament to the blood and tears of countless fellow countrymen of the Red Flame, and only by completely destroying it could the Japanese people of the Great Plains know that they would pay a heavy price for the crimes they had committed against the Red Flame.

After confirming that the mine had been completely destroyed, Chu Zhiyi and Shen Man led the soldiers back to the dock.

By this time, all the gold and valuables had been loaded onto the two steamships.

The crew is working diligently to prepare for the voyage, carefully checking all the ship's equipment to ensure safe navigation.

With a long blast of the steam horn, the steamship slowly departed from the dock, cutting through the waves towards Rongzhou.

Shen Man boarded the deck of the steamship, stood at the bow, and watched the Ohonshu gradually disappear into the distance, unable to hide her excitement.

After a long while, she said with deep emotion, "Finally, I can go home!"