Republican Era Cavalry.

Summary

In the morning, Zhang Ai Guo opens his door to a lively scene of sparrows foraging, reflecting on the harsh realities of life as he prepares for the day. He encounters local officials at a checkpoint, where tensions rise over identity papers and the confiscation of his carriage. The officials, embodying corruption and arrogance, threaten him, but Zhang Ai Guo remains defiant. A confrontation ensues, leading to violence as he fights back against the oppressive officials. The narrative highlights themes of survival, injustice, and the struggle against corrupt authority, culminating in a chaotic escape as he prepares to flee the scene.

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