Republican Era Cavalry.

Summary

In a tense confrontation, Zhang Ai Guo successfully defends against a bandit attack, taking down multiple foes with precise gunfire. As the bandits retreat, the villagers, initially hesitant, are stirred by a middle-aged man to seize the fallen bandit's spoils. However, chaos ensues as they turn on one of their own, Wang Lao Wu, blaming him for inciting the charge. The old village chief intervenes, restoring order by threatening a rent increase, which quickly disperses the crowd. The chapter highlights themes of courage, mob mentality, and the fragility of human alliances in the face of danger.

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