Republican Era Cavalry.

Summary

In a narrative set in a puppet state, Zhang Ai Guo navigates a tense environment filled with deception and control. He poses as a businessman while passing through a checkpoint where police and Japanese soldiers enforce strict regulations. Observing the oppressive structure, he witnesses the exploitation of locals and the harsh economic policies in place. After a series of close encounters with the authorities, he resorts to violence to escape, swiftly eliminating threats in a brutal confrontation. The chapter highlights themes of survival, oppression, and resistance against an occupying force.

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