The enemy forces set up dozens of invasion bases on our national territory, continuing the ill-relationships between the two countries.
Despite no official declaration of war, concurrent with the enemy's incessant encroachments and the failure of peace talks after several dislodgings of their armed factions, the nation, following instructions from above, moved towards war readiness. Heightening vigilance and fortifying border defenses, Lu Jiang then joined the border patrol. Under the commands of Commander Ye, they drew up troops and engaged in intense pre-war preparations.
These national affairs hardly trickled down to the common folks, who were lost in daily oblivion, hustling and bustling for their subsistence.
In their eyes, having enough to eat and wear was of utmost importance.
Feng Qingxue was still having her confinement period. The Wanglou Brigade started their rush harvest.