Chapter 1087: The Greatest Respect on the Battlefield

The people here in Fuyuan Town were also watching with their own eyes this war that would very likely change the landscape of Longyan.

This sudden war left them dumbfounded for several days.

Youzhou has rebelled!

Youzhou intends to welcome Tsarist Russia into Longyan!

To any Longyan person, this is absolutely impermissible!

"Preposterous, that traitor!"

"What does he want to do!"

"Could it be that the Emperor has truly passed away?"

This group of people in Fuyuan discussed it one after another, with all sorts of arguments. But mostly, they were worried about their own industries in Liaodong! If those barbarians from Tsarist Russia were allowed to successfully enter Longyan, what would happen to their industries! What would become of the entire Liaodong Economic Special Zone!

"We must go and help!"

That previously wild scholar suddenly slammed the table hard.

They had seen the situation of the Qingzhou army being blocked these past few days, and their hearts were naturally anxious.

It's just that...

The others looked at each other in dismay.

The heroes and wild scholars gathered here in Fuyuan Town numbered at most five hundred people! Even adding the guards of these merchants, it would be at most two thousand people!

Two thousand people...

To go and help in this massive war of hundreds of thousands? Isn't this a joke?

A merchant wearing brocade robes nearby coughed: "This brave man, in my humble opinion, rather than going to help General Xiao at this time, we might as well change our line of thinking."

This wild scholar was named Li Qing.

He could be considered one of the top swordsmen in the Longyan martial arts world. Therefore, he still had great appeal; when the Liaodong Economic Special Zone had just begun to develop, he was among the first batch of people to set foot here. Relying on his own strength, he had carved out a place for himself in Liaodong. But he never cared for money or power; he was a lone wolf, which instead made more people respect him even more. With this one call of his, these hundreds of people followed him closely. Although he could not compare to Niu Chaofeng, he was a powerhouse of a different sort.

"What line of thinking?"

Li Qing looked to be about thirty, with a handsome appearance and bulging temples, clearly an Inner Realm Expert, and his wild scholar temperament was extremely prominent.

"Why don't we, these people, send out our guards and, together with you brave men, go to reinforce Kuye Island?"

The merchant offered his suggestion.

Once this suggestion was made, the whole room immediately erupted into discussion.

Because everyone knew this was feasible! Who didn't know that Kuye Island was now in a state of exhaustion? Although there was no news coming back from the front, it was very likely that the people there could no longer hold on, or had even all sacrificed themselves!

"Good!"

Li Qing stood up, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

In fact, they had originally intended to rest in Fuyuan and then head to Kuye Island! Going now was merely a day earlier! It was just that the sudden battle and the sudden rebellion of the Youzhou Sudden Cavalry had made them hesitate and remain stationary.

"Quick, we leave immediately!"

"Good!"

"Do you all know a piece of news?"

Just at this moment, someone suddenly stood up and said excitedly.

"What news?"

"Vice Minister Liu has just promulgated the decree on Private Ownership!"

Although the battle currently taking place was on the necessary path from Liaodong to Fuyuan, it certainly could not block carrier pigeons, and Liu Zheng's decree had already arrived in Fuyuan Town.

"Private Ownership?"

"What the hell is that?"

Once the announcement arrived.

Everyone continued to be in an uproar.

"This..."

"Is this true or false?"

"Hahahaha, how could it be false? Gentlemen, we all made our fortunes in Liaodong; do we not know how this Vice Minister Liu treats the merchants of Liaodong!"

A group of people burst into loud laughter.

That's right.

From the time the Liaodong Economic Special Zone began to develop, Liu Zheng had given these merchants high status and a great deal of room to maneuver. First of all, as long as it was land you enclosed, once the Confirmation of Rights was done, it was yours! This was originally the embryonic form of Private Ownership! And later, the factories you opened and the farms you ran were also your property! It could be said that precisely because of this, Liu Zheng helped these people in Liaodong create many myths of sudden wealth. They were not only very respectful toward Liu Zheng, but they also trusted him unconditionally!

The group of people was extremely excited.

Previously, the Confirmation of Rights was only in the Liaodong Economic Special Zone, but now it was different; the entire Longyan was like this! This meant that the wealth they created in Liaodong could all be taken back to Zhongyuan to be cashed out! Wherever they were, they could become people of status!

"Who is willing to go! I will provide the money!"

Suddenly, a wealthy merchant stood up. He nodded to his attendants, and the attendants immediately lifted two boxes out of the Horse Carriage parked nearby. When everyone saw this, they were shocked on the spot; these two boxes were filled entirely with silver! Many people's eyes turned red at the sight. Anyone who came to Liaodong, who didn't have a dream of sudden wealth in their heart? Who didn't come here wanting to make a name for themselves?

It's just that some people knew how to play the game, so sudden wealth was naturally no problem.

Some people were born lacking that kind of brain, but living a comfortable life was also not a big problem.

There were gaps.

But now...

Looking at the boxes full of money, for a moment, they forgot how to breathe.

The wealthy merchant laughed fiercely: "Gentlemen, I am the Chief Manager of the Liaodong Liangdao Erbadao Chamber of Commerce, Zhang Dong!"

"In a national war of resistance, if not me, then who!"

"Vice Minister Liu gives us face, so we must repay him with our lives!"

"Gentlemen, don't forget, who gave us dignity, and who has been giving us dignity all along!"

"It is Vice Minister Liu!"

"It's Longyan!"

"Protecting the motherland is everyone's duty!"

"As long as you are willing to go to Kuye Island to provide support, regardless of gender or age, each person will receive two hundred taels of silver! If you die on the battlefield, there is an additional two hundred taels of pension! To sum it up, those who want to go, come over and sign up!"

At this, the crowd instantly erupted.

Two hundred taels!

This was already a hundred years of income for an ordinary family! This temptation was not insignificant!

Boom!

This Fuyuan Town, neither big nor small, had gathered quite a few people who came to Liaodong to seek opportunities, and naturally, there were mostly young, able-bodied men.

They looked at this gleaming silver and swallowed hard.

Two hundred taels...

As long as they went, it was two hundred taels! This would immediately allow them to achieve financial freedom!

Everyone knew that the situation on Kuye Island might not be particularly optimistic now, and they could no longer hold out. But if they died in battle, there was another two hundred taels!

This...

"I'll go!"

On the spot, a fellow as sturdy as a bear stood out and said in a muffled voice.

Once this started, it was impossible to stop.

"I'll go too!"

"Count me in! Is it settled on the spot?"

"Wife, you take the silver..."

"No, I'm going too! Let's go together and secure a good future for our children!"

"What are you going for, you're a woman..."

"What's wrong with being a woman? I can cook for you, I can carry water for you!"

"This..."

"I'll go too! Is there an age limit?"

Suddenly, the whole crowd went crazy.

It was truly, regardless of gender or age, everyone was like this, signing up like mad.

This Zhang Dong also promised on the spot that if a couple present both went, the silver would be exchanged into Silver Notes and sent directly back to their hometown in Longyan, or safely handed to their children, with a written agreement as proof on the spot! Regarding this point, no one would doubt it; people at this time still valued integrity very much.

Especially, why was this Zhang Dong doing this?

Wasn't it just for a reputation?

A thousand gold to buy a name!

If he ruined his own reputation over this small matter, it would definitely not be worth the loss.

There was absolutely no need.

For a time.

Those coming to sign up formed a line.

But it wasn't just Zhang Dong; soon, Liu Dong, Wang Dong, and others appeared...

With this, Fuyuan Town became lively.

Beyond everyone's expectations.

The small Fuyuan Town actually managed to assemble a team of five thousand people in a short time! Although these people were uneven in quality, with men, women, old, and young all included.

The tiny Fuyuan Town had actually managed to assemble a force of five thousand people in such a short time! Although these people were uneven in quality, including men, women, the old, and the young.

But they were all high in fighting spirit!

But they were all high in fighting spirit!

Go to Kuye Island!

Not just for money, but for the integrity of the motherland!

And even more for the Vice Minister Liu!

Another day passed.

Niu Chaofeng felt that he really could not hold on anymore.

Could not hold on.

His whole body leaned against a wooden stake, his eyes looking blankly at

His vision was somewhat blurred.

Getting closer and closer, the enemy was getting closer and closer.

At this moment, he seemed to be able to hear the shouts and the cursing voices from the mouths of those Tsarist Russians. But it was already unclear; of course, he couldn't understand them either. But that was not important; what was important was... he was really going to die here. His group of brothers were still resisting powerlessly.

He had already heard the humiliating, wild laughter of the Russian Army, as well as their frantic trampling.

One brother after another was pierced through by their weapons; the blood no longer had the appearance of spurting, as if the blood of these people had long since drained away in battle after battle...

One brother after another was viciously pierced through by their weapons; the blood no longer spurted out, as if the blood of these people had long since been drained dry in battle after battle...

No!

Niu Chaofeng did not regret it!

He knew that even if he hadn't acted as this vanguard for Vice Minister Liu, he wouldn't have had this year or more of glory; a wild child from a village would never have had it in his life!

He knew that even if he did not act as this vanguard for Vice Minister Liu, there would not have been this year and more of glory; a wild child from a village would never have had it in this lifetime!

Are you in despair?

No!

He was not in despair either!

Because he had been holding on! Holding on without ever giving up!

Five thousand men...

He, who had five thousand men just yesterday.

In just two days, only one thousand remained.

Yes.

At this moment, if the Tsarist Russia Army were to pounce, they would certainly lack the strength to resist. However, the enemy did not; it was unknown whether it was because the previous crushing defeat had made Andongliefu more cautious, or because they wanted to wear down the fighting spirit and manpower here bit by bit...

In short.

They had lost.

The Tsarist Russia Army began to land successfully.

A dense mass of warriors made one feel fear; their eyes, like those of starving wolves, seemed to be choosing people to devour.

The rhythmic sound of footsteps made one's heart tremble with fear...

Terror.

This was the pressure of absolute strength in war!

This was the trampling that brought despair in war!

Lost.

At this moment, even Niu Chaofeng had to admit that they had lost.

But...

He would not surrender!

"Brothers, stand up!"

At this moment, he struggled, with great difficulty, to stand up unsteadily, and roared with all the strength in his body.

One after another, scattered people, in the same state as him, stood up.

The clothes on their bodies no longer had a single complete spot; what the war had left on them was not just wounds and crusted blood,

but also faces so covered in grime that they were unrecognizable.

With disheveled hair, they looked like a band of heroes at this moment.

One thousand men.

They no longer had the strength to resist those Tsarist Russians...

"Stand up, defend the homeland; even if we die, we will die standing!"

Niu Chaofeng shouted loudly.

Everyone gave no response, but they nodded slowly.

One person stood up.

Two people stood up.

Everyone stood up...

The Tsarist Russia Army, seeing this situation, could not help but be stunned for a moment.

How could they still be standing?

How is that possible!

Niu Chaofeng held the military flag in his hand, letting it sway in the air; the effort he expended to do this was also astonishing...

"Brothers!"

"Let them see that we Longyan people are not afraid of death!"

"Not afraid of death!"

"As long as the military soul remains, I remain!"

"As long as I remain, not an inch of the homeland shall be lost!"

"As long as we remain, we will not yield an inch of the homeland!"

Under the leadership of Niu Chaofeng, these brothers also laughed wildly and brandished their arms one by one.

Although they looked like they were putting on a brave front, they still cursed loudly, spat everywhere, and glared with rage...

Death.

It must also be a death that is worthwhile!

To die on the battlefield is to die worthily!

This is the military soul of the Huaxia civilization!

"Kill!"

"Kill them for me!"

On the Tsarist Russia side, the general in charge of the team had already turned pale with rage.

Perhaps to him, this kind of spirit was what made him feel chilled; these were the kind of people they found inconceivable. While respecting them, he also feared them.

If all Longyan people were like this...

Could they still penetrate deep into Longyan?

"Kill!"

Give them a quick end.

This is also the greatest respect one can give an opponent in war! Pop-ups are severe recently, you may click to download to avoid pop-ups.