Republican Era Cavalry.

Summary

The passage describes a tense period in Shanghai during wartime, with economic struggles and political unrest. Lu Shao Kang returns to handle cases as the Qing Bang patrol station maintains order. The national government faces financial crisis due to lost tariffs and resorts to printing money. Food prices soar, affecting both civilians and officials. Guerrilla warfare disrupts Japanese operations, while the puppet regime prepares to establish a government. Zhang Ai Guo discusses the situation with Old Li, emphasizing caution and responsibility. They plan to leave soon, recognizing the increasing difficulties ahead. A visitor named Liu Qinghe arrives, discussing business matters with Zhang Ai Guo. Despite moral concerns, they decide to sell supplies to the Japanese for profit, acknowledging the complex realities of survival in wartime.

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