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Chapter 126 Immersive Experience of 'Modern History of the Republic' (6.3k two-in-one)

The moment the sound rang out, Zhao Ming was somewhat dazed, as if a resonance from the depths of his soul had traveled through time and space.

The students in the video stood on the stage and shouted:

"Today! We will repay blood with blood!"

"Today! We will retaliate in kind!"

His desperate roar was met with cheers from countless students.

The scene continued to switch, and in the center of the square, a young student was also standing on a high platform:

"Whoever dares to destroy China! Whoever dares to exterminate my race!"

"Then let's fight them to the death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, countless students responded with shouts:
"Fight to the death!!!"

"Fight to the death!!!"

The scene continues to shift, showing the two sides facing off in the center of the square.

On one side were police officers in black uniforms, holding long guns; on the other side were young students holding banners. The situation was deadlocked when a student stepped forward:
"classmates!"

Tan Sitong said, "In every country that implements reforms, there are always those who make sacrifices!"

"The reform of China today will be achieved through bloodshed and sacrifice!"

"Starting from my generation!!!"

"Students! Charge!"

"Rush!!!"

The students in the video charged forward, braving the police's guns.

The scene slowly fades, ending the first piece of information.

Zhao Ming closed his eyes and pondered. This beginning seemed to be missing something. Where should he start?

After a long time.

Zhao Ming opened his eyes, opened the [Earth Database], pushed the timeline forward a little further, and began searching for information.

Moreover, Zhao Ming also slightly modified the format of this CG material.

a few days later.

Daxia Federation, North.

Songol Glacier.

The 7th Special Operations Brigade, training room.

Shen Yan summoned half of the soldiers from the 7th Special Operations Brigade.

As his various special operations battalions arrived one after another, Qu Guang asked curiously:

"Another new dungeon?"

"Half a brigade participated, isn't that a bit too many people?"

Shen Yan said with a smile:

"It's alright, it'll be quick."

"I heard from Qinghan that this is a new CG material about the Republic that Zhao Ming has created. It's different from the previous version. It's mainly for viewing and only takes about twenty minutes, so it'll be quick."

"I asked before, and Zhao Ming said it wasn't because of the soldiers, but because of the ethnicity."

"So we made this CG documenting the modern history of the People's Republic of China to give us a feel for it."

"Other units have also received them, and I guess they've already started experiencing them."

"And I've heard that this is a completely new model, which makes me quite curious."

Qu Guang nodded, then realized and grasped the key point:
"Modern times?"

"What about ancient times?"

Shen Yan spoke up:
"That's what Qinghan said."

"Because the Republic has a history spanning thousands of years."

"To understand the roots of this nation, we must start from the beginning, but Zhao Ming probably doesn't have time to do that, so let's show you some modern history first to get a feel for this nation."

"I'm also very curious about what kind of nation can continuously produce such warriors."

Qu Guang nodded in agreement.

Start looking forward to it.

As more people entered, the training room came into view.

Soon, under Shen Yan's orders, half the brigade's soldiers entered the virtual pods. Shen Yan then followed, set up a room, entered the key, and the soldiers were successively pulled into the room by their superiors.

Once everyone had arrived, Shen Yan clicked "Start".

The screen went black instantly.

Then the lights gradually came on, revealing an ancient city with a history of thousands of years. At the center of this ancient city was a magnificent and splendid complex of buildings, but at this moment, various parts of the city, including the magnificent city within a city, were not illuminated.

Smoke and fire filled the air, and the sound of cannons echoed everywhere.

The waters of the moat reflected the towering flames and thick smoke. Shen Yan and the others found themselves standing in formation in the void, unable to move, and could only look down following the slowly moving perspective.

As the view continued downwards, it eventually reached the magnificent and splendid architectural complex.

Shen Yan and his colleagues discovered many familiar flags, including those of the American Commonwealth, the British Commonwealth, the French Federation, the Empire, the Tsarist Russian Empire (the predecessor of the Soviet Union), Japan, the Kingdom of Italy, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

"This is."

The scene before your eyes slowly unfolds: [1900, the Forbidden City].

It appears to be a feudal dynasty.

In addition, there was a limited understanding of the history before the establishment of the Republic.

Shen Yan and the others realized that this must be an experience that the predecessor of the Republic had gone through, and for a moment they couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines.

To know.

On the real-time map on the Polaris website, these countries are now locked in a life-or-death struggle.

Apart from the now-vanished Austro-Hungarian Empire, this is the setting of "World War II: The Rise of Empires".

The remaining wars between the British Commonwealth, the French Commonwealth, the American Free Federation, the Empire, the Soviet Union, Japan, and the Kingdom of Italy have spread the flames of war throughout the world.

The game's timeline is set in 1941.

But who could have imagined that 41 years ago in 1900, these countries would unite to attack the predecessor of the Republic?

The scene slowly zooms in.

suddenly!

Qu Guang's eyes narrowed, and he spoke:
"Old Shen, look at the 11 o'clock direction."

Shen Yan looked over and his eyes widened immediately:

"That flag?"

"Isn't it Migu Music Group?!"

Shen Yan and the others were very familiar with this. In the Battle of Songgu Peak, as long as they held out for 6 hours and reinforcements arrived, they would complete the encirclement, annihilate the US 9th Regiment, and capture the US 9th Regiment's flag.

The reason why Shen Yan and others had such a deep impression was because the 9th Regiment of the 2nd US Division was the main force of the attack.

During the six-hour battle, they launched multiple assaults on the Songgufeng position.

During their experience of the storyline, they held out until reinforcements arrived and the encirclement was completed before annihilating the 9th Regiment of the United States in an organized manner. Perhaps because of the long time that had passed, the People's Volunteer Army soldiers who annihilated the 9th Regiment of the United States at that time did not know this history of the 9th Regiment of the United States.

But at this moment, Shen Yan and the others witnessed a piece of history with their own eyes, and they couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

The 9th Regiment of the United States, which plundered the Forbidden City of the People's Republic of China 50 years ago.

Fifty years later, they were completely annihilated by the People's Volunteer Army soldiers on the Songgufeng position, and even their regimental flag was captured.

Is this karma or retribution?
The Forbidden City engulfed in flames of war, and the scenes of rampant looting, made even bystanders like Shen Yan frown; it was nothing short of a massacre.

The scene suddenly shifted, and Shen Yan and the others were separated.

next second.

Shen Yan found himself inside the Forbidden City.

Everywhere was engulfed in flames of war, and he found himself in the possession of another being's perspective, unable to control his own body, yet able to clearly see everything the possessed person saw.

There were people all around, young and old, wearing red scarves.

Faced with guns and cannons from federal soldiers from the United States, Britain, and France, they shouted "divine protection" and charged forward fearlessly.

Wave after wave.
Seeing the people falling in droves, the people around showed no fear. They continued to rush towards the foreigners, cursing them as "foreign devils" before dying on their way to them.

Shen Yan was stunned and didn't know what to say.

'Divine power protecting the body'?
what is that?
Is there some mysterious force in this world?
But seeing the large number of people falling down, Shen Yan immediately dismissed the idea. If it were true, so many people wouldn't have died.

What are they for?
How could anyone believe in any so-called divine protection? Have they been brainwashed?

Sudden.

Shen Yan was startled. Small characters appeared beside those people with red scarves, indicating their names and identities.
But most of them are farmers and peddlers.

next second.

Before he could recover, Shen Yan found himself on a ship, a stark contrast to the ancient capital he had just been in. The perspective now belonged to a person.

In my line of sight, the man beside me looked sorrowful:
"What use are you to transporting these hundreds of guns?"

Do you really think this little bit of stuff can save China?

The man in Shen Yan's possession spoke, his voice resolute:
"If a few hundred aren't enough, then I'll ship several thousand, or even tens of thousands."

"Our nation is going through a period of suffering."

"How can I stand idly by? I believe that industry can save the country, and I believe that one day..."

"Our country will become the most powerful country."

The view then slowly shifts to the gradually shrinking port of the United States Freedom.

Shen Yan seemed to be able to sense the determination of the person possessing him. Was this... a merchant?

The scene suddenly switched.

It turned into a room.

From Shen Yan's perspective, a man in official robes with a long braid sat opposite him. Shen Yan, in his possession of the man's body, chuckled and spoke:
Have you read "Evolution and Ethics"?

"Survival of the fittest".

"Which of the world's great powers today did not rise to power through revolution?"

How can China not consider revolution?

The man in official robes opposite him shouted:
"National affairs are not for you greenhorns."

Shen Yan, through the perspective of the person he possessed, interrupted him and said:
"As Mr. Sun Yat-sen said."

"China's weakness has reached an irreparable point today."

"Royal relatives, nobles, and officials are all stuck in old ways, resorting to empty rhetoric and pretense!!!"

"And what about the common people?"

"They are all ignorant and foolish, clinging to life. Our glorious China is despised by foreign nations and looked down upon by foreign races!"

"How can China not consider revolution?!"

The interrogation room echoed with the voices from Shen Yan's possession of the interrogation room.

These are pioneers.

The screen switches again.

We returned to the Forbidden City, but it had changed a lot; it seemed as if many years had passed.

Shen Yan's possession of the body is from the perspective of a student, squeezed in the crowd, looking at the students on the platform, shouting at the top of their lungs:

"When the nation is in trouble, every citizen has a responsibility!!!"

For an instant.

Shen Yan felt his hair stand on end.

From the possessed perspective, the person excitedly shouted:

"An eye for an eye! A tooth for a tooth!!!"

Swish!
He reappeared in a square, surrounded by students again, with police and soldiers holding rifles in the distance. From Shen Yan's perspective, he was in the middle of the crowded students when suddenly someone raised their arm and shouted:

"classmates!"

From Shen Yan's perspective, a student looked over and saw a determined expression:
Tan Sitong said, "In every country that implements reforms, there are always those who make sacrifices!"

"The reform of China today will be achieved through bloodshed and sacrifice!"

"Starting with my generation!!!"

"Charge!!!"

Then, leading the charge towards the police and soldiers opposite, Shen Yan's mind went blank, while the students around him shouted "Give us back Qingdao!" and "Give us back our sovereignty!"

In such a heated atmosphere, one can't help but be drawn into it and experience abnormal emotional fluctuations.

These are students.

The scene changes again, now inside a house.

The man in Shen Yan's possession-based perspective looked at the man opposite him and asked:
"What method can I use to sink the Kaga with the least amount of damage?"

I won't force you; you don't have to answer.

The man opposite him paused for a moment, then slowly spoke:
"Only when humans and machines are integrated."

"There is no other way."

After speaking, he looked directly at the perspective of Shen Yan's possession.

The pilots standing nearby suddenly broke into smiles.

"Let me do it."

"No, you've just started dating, let me do it."

"I'm too old, let me do it."

"Captain, let me do it."

Several people were vying for a spot.

The scene abruptly shifts to high altitude, showing the same pilot who was vying for a spot, now piloting his plane and diving towards a warship below.

Shen Yan realized what this so-called human-machine integration was all about!
boom--! ! !
The explosions and flames filled the sky, obscuring Shen Yan's vision. The scene plunged into darkness.

When the lights came on again, Shen Yan found himself in a bustling city center, surrounded by the cries of vendors and a newsboy waving a newspaper.

"Extra number! Extra number!"

"Japan boasts that it will destroy China in three months!"

"Extra number! Extra number!"

"Japan."

The camera gradually rises to reveal a fleet flying the Japanese flag on the beach.

boom--!
boom--!
The port was under constant bombardment, and the city was in chaos as people surged about.

At this time.

Suddenly, a phantom flag appeared in Shen Yan's view, bearing the words "Central Army".

"Brothers of the 88th Division!"

"."

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"Our four hundred men have shown the people that there is still hope for China!"

next second.

The scene shifts to a landscape of mountains, where the two large characters "Sichuan Army" appear.

All the soldiers traveled light, wearing straw sandals, and marched towards Shanghai without stopping for a moment. They didn't know how far it was, but from Shen Yan's perspective, it was a distance so far that it seemed hopeless.

"Brothers! Let's drink to our farewell!"

"The Japanese boasted that they could destroy China in three months. Three months?"

"What should we do?!"

As soon as the words were spoken, a deafening shout rang out:

"Kill! Kill! Kill!!!"

The scene switches to the [Northwest Army]

The marching procession was filled with a chilling atmosphere. A general, mounted on a tall horse, looked at a newspaper and muttered curses:
"The Japanese pirates are incredibly arrogant!"

"To destroy China in three months?"

"Back in the day, I fought warlords alongside Commander Feng. What kind of battles haven't I seen?"

"Three months? He won't even see Tongguan in three months."

He tore the newspaper in his hand to shreds and gave the order:

"Boost!"

The scene shifts to the [Guangxi Army], where an officer is reading a newspaper in a rapidly marching column.

"Damn you, you little Japanese!"

The scene shifts to the Hunan Army, where several soldiers are gathered around a dining table.

"The Japanese devils think they can conquer China in three months? We, the Hunan Army, will do it!"

The scene changes to [Northeast Army].

"Damn it! Everyone, perk up, 105th Division! Hold the line!"

Shen Yan was shocked, his perspective constantly shifting across various parts of the 'Republic'.

Faced with aggression.

At this moment, the entire republic was mobilized, with countless soldiers heading to the same location: 'Shanghai'.

The images continue to circulate in various locations.

Even the scattered and disorganized soldiers of the various local armies eventually rushed towards Shanghai.

The scene slowly faded away.

Shen Yan and the others returned to their room, still in a daze.

After a long time.

Qu Guangcai breathed a sigh of relief and rubbed his temples. Shen Yan finally understood why Zhao Ming said it wasn't the soldiers' fault, but the fault of the entire nation.

Faced with aggression.

This nation, from top to bottom.

Those from privileged backgrounds became pioneers in the revolution; ignorant people relied on their faith to confront foreigners; merchants traveling the world attempted to save the country through industry; students representing the future of the nation marched to reform; and soldiers were unafraid to sacrifice themselves for their country.

Faced with the Japanese invasion.

Local armies across China united as one and headed to Shanghai to provide support.

No one gave them the necessary orders.

But they both had the same goal at the same time.

What a powerful belief this is.

What incredible cohesion!

Shen Yan and the others didn't understand, but were greatly shocked.

Because during the federal era on Earth, there was no such sense of national identity or patriotism.

This CG footage ends with countless local troops of the Republic charging towards the Battle of Shanghai.

Although we already have a general understanding of the situation.

But it makes one want to delve deeper and study the past of this people, everything about them, what kind of experiences shaped them into such a people.

The same scene was playing out across the armies of the Great Xia Federation.

I want to keep watching.

But there was no follow-up, and for a time the entire army of the Great Xia Federation was scratching its head in frustration.

You fucking cut off this??

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Inside Polaris Corporation.

Zhao Ming nodded as he looked at the constantly popping-up notifications.

Then, it was blocked, and images were displayed one after another on the projected Earth, from the beginning of China to after the founding of the People's Republic.

This is the complete CG material.

However, the time required for sorting out is also quite long.

Not long after.

Shen Qinghan sent a communication, which should be feedback from the Great Xia Federation.

Zhao Ming answered the call:

"How's the feedback?"

Shen Qinghan said:
"It's shocking."

Zhao Ming smiled; emotional intelligence doesn't lie.

Then Shen Qinghan said:
"However, this has cleared up some of the doubts."

"But it also makes people more curious."

"I also experienced that CG instance. The cohesion of this nation is truly unimaginable."

"No wonder such Republican warriors were born."

Is there any follow-up?

Zhao Ming said:

"Of course."

"To understand a nation, you must understand its history."

"As for the specifics..."

"It goes back thousands of years, and perhaps it all started with a river."

"This timeline is very long, so the Great Xia Federation will have to wait if they want to see it."

"After I finish making it."

"Let's show them the full version."

Shen Qinghan fell silent, somewhat incredulous.
"For thousands of years?"

"This"

It's hard to imagine any race existing for thousands of years. The history of these federations on Blue Star is only detailed in the last three hundred years; most of the previous records have been destroyed. After hesitating for a while, Shen Qinghan finally spoke:

"If it were made into a historical film, it would probably be very popular."

That's certainly true.

Mythological games and historical conquest games also have a large market here on Earth.

Otherwise, the prince of the Golden Moon Federation wouldn't have become so addicted to games and become the super-rich guild leader of the Myth Guild, because in games you can really destroy the world and experience extraordinary feelings. However, most games on the market lack the weight of history.

At most, it's a clever plot, and most of it was deduced by the photon supercomputer.

Shen Qinghan thought of the various branch-shaped Earth projections she had seen in Zhao Ming's office last time; if they were made, they would definitely be a hit.

Zhao Ming smiled and said:

"That will have to wait until later."

"The World War II series is not finished yet. After World War II, there will be Cold War, Modern Warfare, and World War I storylines to experience."

"As for historical themes, we'll have to wait a few years before we can talk about that."

"However, once I've created the CG version of this Chinese historical timeline, I can put it on the official website."

"Give the players something to look forward to."

Hearing Zhao Ming say that, Shen Qinghan felt a little expectant:
"Then hurry up and do it, I won't bother you anymore."

"The entire Great Xia Federation is waiting."

Zhao Ming said helplessly:
"That will take time."

"Modern history only provides a rough understanding of this nation."

"To gain a deeper understanding of this nation."

"It's impossible to write about the entire span of thousands of years; we can only pick some classic ones."

"Let's wait a while."

Creating a historical timeline and putting it on the official website would pave the way for future historical games, and players on Earth would also be able to see it, which would definitely generate a significant emotional response.

The two chatted briefly, and Shen Qinghan quickly hung up the phone.

Inside his office, Zhao Ming continued to manipulate the virtual Earth projection, selecting images from various time points.

"Under the whole heaven, all land belongs to the king; on the shores of this land, all people are subjects of the king!"

May your destiny be bestowed by Heaven, and may your life be long and prosperous!

"Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?"

'If the enemy can go, so can I!'

'The Blue Heaven is dead! The Yellow Heaven shall rise!'

"Those barbarian invaders from all directions who dare to offend us shall have their countries destroyed, their race exterminated, and their descendants wiped out!!!"

'Imperial Edict of the Great Tang Dynasty!'

'Don't underestimate this stone man with only one eye; he can incite rebellion across the Yellow River!'

'Establish the reign title Hongwu!'

If even Earthlings can't resist the temptation, surely the humans of Blue Star won't be able to either. Wait until the CG is released...
Time passed slowly, and Zhao Ming had already selected many scenes from different time points. The next step was to arrange and combine them.

At this time.

A notification sounded on my desk.

Zhao Ming snapped out of his daze and went over to take a look.

It was triggered by the key of the Golden Moon Federation prince.

Zhao Ming gave him the key to freely choose a role and position.

the other side.

The prince of the Golden Moon Federation looked at the densely packed row of famous figures and generals from World War II and was somewhat bewildered.

Who to choose?
Then I remembered that the research materials seemed to say that Guderian's blitzkrieg was countered by Zhukov.

His gaze swept over the famous figures of World War II and quickly found Zhukov. Clicking on Zhukov brought up a list of relationships. The prince of the Golden Moon Federation nodded:
"That's quite humane."

"If you study military strategy..."

After considering the options, the prince of the Golden Moon Federation ultimately chose Zhukov as his adjutant.

Learning so closely should allow me to grasp the essence of Zhukov's military strategy, right?
Then it entered immersive mode.

On the Polaris side.

Zhao Ming breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the Prince of the Golden Moon Federation had chosen Zhukov as his adjutant.

Although it's supposed to be a free choice, if he chooses a position that's too high and reveals something, it'll be difficult for him to explain to the players. Fortunately, this prince seems to be only engrossed in the game, and he starts studying military strategy as soon as he enters the game.

He learned some of the military strategies of 'Earth'.

After minimizing the data on the Prince of the Golden Moon Federation, Zhao Ming glanced at the game's progress and saw that it was already late December 1942.

"Ok?"

"Has Field Marshal Bock of the Empire already resigned?"

This also signifies that the Battle of Moscow has come to an end.

The resignation of Marshal Bock in the game has also sparked considerable discussion online. Changing generals on the eve of battle is a major taboo even Earth players know. What was the Imperial leader thinking?

The Empire's recent actions have become increasingly baffling. After being tricked by Japan, they have now changed their commanding marshal.

Netizens on Earth are completely baffled by these actions. They wonder if there's some deeper meaning behind the Empire's change of leadership.
(End of this chapter)