Republican Era Cavalry.

Summary

Zhang Ai Guo, a prisoner in a Japanese-controlled steel factory, plots an escape with other captives. He secretly distributes weapons and recruits 20 men for a nighttime breakout. As a trusted "traitor", Zhang maintains a facade of cooperation with the guards while planning rebellion. He struggles with the moral implications of potentially sacrificing other prisoners. On the night of the escape attempt, Zhang feigns a stomach ache to leave his quarters. He encounters a patrol with a guard dog, using the pretext of smoking to buy time. The summary ends as Zhang's match is blown out by the wind, leaving the outcome of the escape plan uncertain.

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