Republican Era Cavalry.

Summary

Zhang Ai Guo, absorbed in studying "Spring and Autumn" for writing techniques, faces a tense standoff on a narrow road with a car driving against traffic. Despite his frustration, he decides to back off, recognizing the power dynamics at play. Later, he encounters Sergeant Wu, who seeks a deal regarding confiscated money, but Zhang refuses, wary of potential traps. After a failed attack on an enemy stronghold results in casualties, Zhang quickly assembles his troops, reflecting on the stark realities of war and the disparity between the elite and ordinary soldiers. The chapter concludes with Zhang's acknowledgment of the harsh economic conditions and social hierarchies of the time.

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