Chen Tianhua glanced around and found that the incoming generals, supervisors and team officers were all around him, so he was not promoted to general.

"Brothers, listen."

"Here!" Everyone stood at attention and held their chests out, a gesture of obedience.

"The scout teams of each battalion will monitor the Hongmen Tiger Division's retreat along the way and report specific matters at any time."

"As ordered." Each scout captain took the order and left.

"The Second Battalion of Rangers sent a company to Yingzui Mountain, together with the reinforced platoon left behind, to observe the surrounding enemy situation and prevent the Hongmen Tiger Division from diverting the tigers from the mountain and attacking from the east to the west."

Chen Tianhua still didn't know the reason for Jin Chengyi's overnight retreat. He was afraid of his opponent's tricks.

"Yes." Li Xinghong and the leaders of the Second Battalion accepted the order.

"Commander Sun, please do a good job in defending the camp this night. If the Hongmen Tiger Division really evacuates the Meishan Mountains, tomorrow we will return to Yingzui Mountain to camp, restore all the production and living environment of the logging camp, and take shelter from the forest.

Some soldiers and lumberjacks."

"Understood." Sun Yong took the order and left.

After these orders were issued and matters were arranged, Chen Tianhua's nerves, which had been tense for several days, suddenly relaxed, and a sense of fatigue emerged unknowingly.

"Inform the logistics to help me boil water. I want to take a good bath. In addition, hurry up and bring the dinner and wine. I want to have a full meal first."

"Understood." A guard beside him took the order and left.

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When Chen Tianhua led Sun Yong, Li Xinghong and others back to Meishan Town, it was already the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. They were warmly welcomed by people from all walks of life in the town.

The British representatives, deputy commander of the Changniu Railway Ian, Mayor Shaler of Meishan Town, Peng Zuo and Ye Lunwang of the security brigade road protection brigade and other leading figures heard that the commander-in-chief had returned in triumph, so they started in a hurry

Prepare to line up to greet you.

The gong and drum lock players were ready, so they organized the women in the town, including those in the brothels, and notified all the men, women, and children in the town to come out and welcome them.

Xu Yunyuan and Sha Ling, who were studying abroad, came up with ideas and found someone to build a huge square gate made of green pines and cypresses and placed it in front of Beizhen Gate.

This square door is called the Arc de Triomphe, which coincides with the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.

The ladies in the town rummaged through the boxes and cabinets to find some red silk and green cloth, and tied it on the Arc de Triomphe, looking very happy.

Although these makeshift arrangements are a bit crude compared to those of later generations, they are quite good for today's Meishan Town.

Ian, the British technical experts, Schaller and others all showered and changed clothes beforehand, and the unkempt beards on their faces were tidied up.

Xu Yunyuan, Sha Ling and other female generals in the headquarters were naturally very well-dressed, as were the family members of important officials in the town and other women who also wore makeup and looked fresh and fresh.

Everyone stood inside the colorful gate, waiting for the commander-in-chief to arrive.

The scouts sent out came back to report that they had seen the commander and they would come over immediately.

Of course, Li Xinghong, who was in charge of the outpost, understood very well. When they arrived about a mile away from the north gate of Meishan Town, he informed the team to stop and wait for the commander and his guards to come forward.

The first one to walk through the Arc de Triomphe and receive cheers from the whole town must be their commander-in-chief, Chen Tianhua.

The sound of horse hooves could be heard, and the long line of black crows in front stopped.

The lookout post in the Meishan Town Office compound issued a flag order to Shaler, and the commander and his bodyguard appeared in front.

Suddenly, gongs and drums were beating loudly in the north gate of Meishan Town, and the people cheered loudly.

Chen Tianhua, who was dressed in a grass-green military uniform, was full of energy and energy. He rode his horse forward at a trot, leading the way.

His guard chief, Song Xiaoniu, followed closely behind him with a white bandage on his left arm, followed by twenty guards, all with white bandages on their bodies.

Song Xiaoniu's guard platoon, which consisted of forty people, was the most courageous and suffered the heaviest losses this time.

Forty people had been injured to varying degrees, five of them were seriously injured, and fifteen were buried at the foot of Yingzui Mountain.

About a hundred steps behind their guards, there was an endless stream of troops and countless baggage horses, many of which were war gifts.

In any case, this winter offensive was very successful and eliminated several groups of horse bandits, the largest of which was the Mu family gang of the Mu brothers.

In addition to these, the new army also severely damaged the Taihu Gang of Hongmen in Yingzui Mountain. This was of even greater significance and the people were really excited.

Because Jin Tianlong, the chief helmsman of the Hongmen Taihu Gang, publicly threatened to send his tiger divisions to bloodbath Meishan Town to avenge the death of his brother Jin Tianbiao.

The news of the threat caused everyone in Meishan Town to panic, and even the coal haulers did not dare to enter the town, for fear of being in trouble.

After this blow, it is estimated that Jin Tianlong and the others will not dare to attack for at least half a year.

Based on this, everyone in Meishan Town continues to have enough food and clothing, the mines continue to operate, coal continues to be dug, and they have no worries about food and drink. They have to be grateful to the commander.

Chen Tianhua wears a round-top rabbit-eared hat, a grass-green cotton military uniform, a black war robe, tall cowhide boots, a wild goose feather sword hanging on his waist, and a iron-red cherry gun in his hand. There is also a Murata standard rifle hanging on the side of the saddle.

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With his head held high and his eyes bright, he rode his horse across the Arc de Triomphe and looked at the cheering people on both sides, feeling extremely excited.

Thinking about how he felt very uneasy when he set out here a month ago, he didn't expect everything to go so smoothly and achieve unprecedented results at a very small cost. How could he not be excited?

He handed the iron-red cherry gun to Song Xiaoniu behind him, and saluted everyone on horseback with his hands clasped in fists.

After passing the north gate, he and the guards slowly entered the headquarters compound, then dismounted and greeted Ian, Shaler, Peng Zuo, Xu Yunyuan and others.

Xu Yunyuan looked at Chen Tianhua with affectionate eyes, wishing she could express her true feelings.

She had been thinking about it day and night these days, mainly worried about his safety. Although he was highly skilled in martial arts and had superb marksmanship, there were so many surprises on the battlefield that no one could predict.

The key is that he is a person who does not need protection from others and often takes the lead.

Seeing her sweetheart return safely and unharmed, her heart finally found peace.

The troops came into the city one after another, and the army set up camp in the wasteland beside the town according to the organizational structure.

Every group of soldiers walked through the Arc de Triomphe and received a burst of applause. Not to mention the soldiers who went into battle to kill the enemy with great pride, even the faces of those accompanying the army and their baggage were shining brightly.

This is a matter of having a long face.

The most exciting ones were the new recruits like Gu Zuonian. They participated in the war for the first time and were cared for by the veterans, responsible for logistics and rescuing the wounded, but they also received rigorous training on the battlefield.

It turns out that these recruits were either dock coolies or rural tenants, or even refugees, belonging to the lowest level of society.

In the blink of an eye, they became heroes admired by the people. Although they did not do very well and were a little embarrassed, they felt good.
Chapter completed!