The Ping'an County Commander: Congratulating the Brigade Commander on Getting Rich

Thrust into the chaotic world of the War of Resistance against Japan, Lin Cheng finds himself the commander of the Ping'an County Militia. Knowing that relying on the higher command for supplies is a fool's errand, he takes matters into his own hands to build an unstoppable force from scratch. One year later, a meager militia transforms into a powerhouse rivalling a reinforced regiment. When the brigade commander arrives on a routine inspection, he is left speechless at the sight of sentries heavily laden with melon-shaped grenades. "Well, well, Lin Cheng! I congratulate you on striking it rich!" the commander stutters. With a knowing, enigmatic grin, Lin Cheng replies, "You're too kind, Brigade Commander. In fact, I should be the one congratulating you!" As a creeping sense of unease washes over the brigade commander, he realizes this subordinate is about to drag him into something unimaginably grand.