After several hours of travel, the troops arrived in Bannan at four o'clock in the afternoon. By then, it was already bright daylight, the sun was high in the sky, and the horizon was turning a pale white.

Bannam is a small town no less than Bataan. It is nestled among hills in a beautiful environment and served as a base and source of recruits for the guerrillas.

Due to the short notice, those with houses lived in them, while the remaining soldiers had to build temporary barracks nearby for the troops to stay in.

Fortunately, the mayor of Bannan Town is a reasonable person.

"Comrade Lin Feng, I have already heard about the situation from Comrade Nguyen Thi Mai. You don't need to worry about housing. The people of the town are very welcoming to you."

"Also, if you need anything, just let me know, and I will immediately notify the villagers to raise the funds."

Mayor Ruan Guangyong speaks fluent Mandarin, clearly indicating that he has dealt with Chinese people before.

Lin Feng nodded. "Then I'll have to trouble Mayor Ruan."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Ruan Guangyong hurriedly left to gather the entire town's population to prepare housing for the troops.

After seeing Nguyen Quang Dung off, Lin Feng handed over a batch of weapons to Nguyen Thi Mai, instructing her to take people to the black market in Meng Lai Village to exchange them for grain.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely gather all the food by tonight," Nguyen Thi Mai assured, patting her chest.

"good."

......

At eight o'clock in the evening, the sky became completely dark, a fierce wind raged, and lightning flashed and thunder roared.

Night fell over the entire Banan.

The soldiers were starving, their stomachs practically touching their backs, licking their parched throats with thirst, their eyes burning as they gazed into the distance.

"Gurgle, gurgle..."

Dozens of trucks drove into the town, the doors were opened, and Nguyen Thi Mai led people off the trucks carrying large sacks full of grain.

"Haha! Grain! Grain!"

"It's finally here!"

"With this batch of grain, we can at least hold out for a while."

"yes......"

The soldiers were overjoyed and rushed to the vehicle to help.

Lin Feng finally breathed a sigh of relief as he watched truckloads of grain being unloaded.

He was genuinely scared.

Even when I was in Shanxi, I was never this panicked.

Why do I always feel so awkward whenever I go to a new place?

well!

Lin Feng shook his head helplessly.

Seeing this, Nguyen Thi Mai chuckled and walked towards him. "Are you hungry? I'll go make you some food!"

Lin Feng nodded, then waved his hand, indicating that it was not necessary.

Nguyen Thi Mai pursed her lips. "I'll make your favorite braised pork knuckle."

Lin Feng paused for a moment, then nodded. "Okay."

………………………………

February 8, 1941 (the 30th year of the Republic of China).

The sky was just beginning to lighten.

The sounds of roosters crowing and dogs barking filled the air, wisps of smoke rose from chimneys, and the sky began to lighten with the first light of dawn.

Countless soldiers awoke from their sleep and began hanging red lanterns and couplets in Bannan Town.

Because today is the Chinese New Year.

Lin Feng personally led his soldiers to nearby towns to catch chickens and kill ducks, and also went to the black market to buy New Year's goods.

In an instant, the entire Banan was enveloped in a festive and auspicious atmosphere.

Even the townspeople received food and gifts from every household.

This made everyone feel good about the team, and they all worked together to build houses so that the soldiers could live more comfortably.

"It's Chinese New Year!"

"Yes, it's Chinese New Year!"

"Hehe, this is my first time spending Chinese New Year away from home!"

"Yes, and it's in a foreign country."

"Haha, me too."

"Brothers! Let's have a great New Year's Day today!"

"I bought a lot of good food!"

"There's food and wine, drink as much as you want!"

"Haha, thank you so much, boss!"

"Long live the boss!"

"Haha, you guys are all great."

"Boss, I must toast you properly tonight!"

"I'd also like to toast you!"

"Me too!"

The soldiers burst into laughter.

Lin Feng stood by and watched, feeling a warmth in his heart, a smile spreading across his face.

My heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Last night, Zhang Xiaowu tallied the casualties: of the more than 20,000 people who came from the north, only 9,753 remained.

Wang Lichen and his special forces team searched tirelessly, but couldn't find a single survivor.

And himself.

He has become a sinner!

If it weren't for my own actions, things wouldn't be in this situation today!

He dared not even think about it!

He felt incredibly annoyed and guilty whenever he thought about it.

"New Year, New Year, let's celebrate the New Year first..."

Lin Feng muttered to himself.

Brothers, I hope you have a good New Year over there!

7 PM.

In Bannan Town, red lanterns hang high, firecrackers crackle and pop, and the air is filled with the aroma of firecrackers.

Thousands of tables were set up, and soldiers of the field army, as well as men, women, and children from the town, gathered together happily to eat.

Everyone's face was beaming with a happy smile.

Lin Feng raised his glass to everyone, "Come on, brothers! Let's have a drink together!"

Everyone stood up.

"Salute to our great motherland!"

"Salute to our most beloved people!"

"Salute to all the brothers who died on the battlefield!"

"Dry!"

"Dry!!"

"Dry!!!"

"Bang bang bang bang!"

The wine glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound.

The soldiers drank the wine in their glasses with gusto, then turned the glasses upside down.

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