Republican Era Cavalry.

Summary

Zhang Ai Guo, feeling hungry in the cold, contemplates a simple meal while being observed by two men plotting to rob him. They plan to ambush him for money, believing wealthy individuals are easy targets. However, Zhang Ai Guo cleverly turns the tables, using an iron wire to strangle one of the men, then quickly dispatching the other. After disposing of their bodies, he takes their belongings, including a rifle, and prepares himself for the next steps. He reflects on his past experiences while cleaning himself, feeling a sense of refreshment after the grim events. The chapter ends, hinting at a transition to new developments.

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