Pursued by the Heavenly Dao, first level up in the courtyard.

Special operations divisions sometimes penetrate deep behind enemy lines, killing and capturing countless enemy soldiers, and sometimes they sweep through enemy lines to rescue their own troops.

The battles, large and small, continued for several more months, and by the end of July 1953, the Siheyuan Film and Television World had arrived.

Neither side wanted to fight anymore, so after some haggling and negotiation, they signed a ceasefire agreement.

Knowing the future, Qi Bing thought about it for a long time and finally decided to go to the library.

While on Dongdao Island, he collected many books, and in the past two years, he has often read various books whenever he has free time.

Even if someone possesses more knowledge in their mind than a doctoral graduate, they still need to have reasonable sources for that knowledge.

Who doesn't know he only graduated from junior high school? Presenting all sorts of technical skills like that, it's no wonder people are suspicious.

It only becomes normal and reasonable to learn and reflect for a period of time before introducing certain techniques.

It's impossible for Xia Jun to resign. He finally made it to the top of the division, how could he just resign!

As long as he doesn't resign, he will definitely be eligible for future ranks.

Having acquired a lot of knowledge through self-study, going to university only creates various constraints for oneself.

Spending a year or two in the library provides freedom in daily life and access to various technologies.

After considering it for a few days, Qi Bing went to the command post.

"Qi soldier, what brings you here?"

"Commendations, the war is over, and I would like to spend some time studying at the library."

"What did you say? You want to go to the library? Are you crazy?"

"I'm not crazy, sir." Qi Bing's tone was calm, but his eyes were exceptionally serious: "The war is over, but Xia's industry is too backward. Sooner or later we will still be bullied. I want to contribute to industrial development."

"I understand what you're thinking. If you leave, what will happen to the special forces division? Your skills will be most effective if you stay in the military. There are specialists to handle industrial development; you don't need to worry about it."

Qi Bing said, "In the past few years, I have seen too much suffering from backward equipment. Without a strong industry, we cannot produce advanced weapons. Next time we fight a war, our comrades will suffer from backward weapons again."

"I understand your concerns, but have you considered that you haven't had much formal education? What can you do in industry? If you stay in the military, you can train a group of excellent special forces soldiers. That's your real value."

Qi Bing said firmly, "The library has many books. I can study on my own, fill in the gaps in my knowledge, and learn skills. Once I have mastered them, I will dedicate myself to industrial construction. Commander, I have already taught myself several foreign languages."

"The library? Qi Bing, even if you want to study, you can go to university!"

Qi Bing slowly said, "Going to school means learning everything step by step, but I don't want to follow the rules. Give me two years, and if I don't achieve anything, I'll accept any punishment from you leaders!"

"You're too stubborn. Here's what we'll do: we'll give you three days to think it over. Give us your answer in three days. Don't act impulsively and end up with lifelong regrets."

Qi Bing said in a deep voice, "Thank you, esteemed commanders. I have made up my mind."

Half a month later, Qi Bing completed the handover of the special operations division and went to see his superiors again.

"Qi Bing, since you've made up your mind, we won't stop you. Remember, no matter where you are, you're a member of the Xia army, a member of the special forces division, and a soldier of the Xia Kingdom."

"Thank you, leaders. I will always remember your words. Wherever I am, I will serve the Xia Kingdom and will never let you down, nor will I fail to live up to your expectations and the value of your guidance!"

"Remember, you are only temporarily suspended from duty. All your benefits will remain the same, and you have not been discharged from the military."

The Qi soldiers responded loudly, "Yes!"

"We've already made arrangements. Go back to Beicheng and go to Lao Mu to complete the formalities. You won't have to go to get off work on time anymore. We'll give you three years. If you don't achieve anything, you'll have to go back to the army."

Qi Bing hurriedly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you, esteemed commanders."

Qi Bing left the command post with a heart full of emotions.

Several years ago, in order to secure a better future, he risked his life to join the army.

Having participated in the war for so long, he has never been injured and has made numerous merits, rising from a squad leader to the head of a special operations division.

Qi Bing strode confidently into the distance. Sunlight bathed him, as if gilding him with a golden glow. He knew that developing Xia's industry would encounter many problems, but he firmly believed that Xia would surely return to the pinnacle of the Blue Star.

A dozen days later, Qi soldiers rode a motorcycle straight to the Xia Kingdom in the north.

He didn't want the Jeep, but chose a two-wheeled motorcycle instead.

From 1950 to the present, he has received a total of more than 13 million yuan.

What is now 13 million is equivalent to 1300 yuan in two years.

The soldiers who participated in the Battle of Lidao in Xiajun earned between 50,000 and 60,000 yuan per month for ordinary soldiers, 70,000 to 80,000 yuan per month for squad leaders, and 160,000 to 180,000 yuan per month for platoon leaders.

Company commanders earn 180,000 to 200,000 yuan per month, battalion commanders earn 200,000 to 240,000 yuan per month, regimental commanders earn 240,000 to 360,000 yuan per month, and division commanders earn 440,000 to 520,000 yuan per month.

The monthly allowance for a division commander is less than that of a senior worker in a factory.

"In the warehouse of the Xuanhuang World, there are approximately 15,000 tons of gold, hundreds of thousands of tons of silver, countless jewels and antiques, and tens of thousands of machines and equipment..."

Qi Bing's initial haul on Dongdao Island was nothing short of astonishing, but none of the things he picked up there were suitable to be shown.

Thinking of the plants and animals of the Xuanhuang world, Qi Bing chuckled to himself, realizing that he wouldn't need much money in the future.

Xia Jun kept his promise and began to withdraw from Lidao Island. At the same time, the Allied forces were also withdrawing their troops in batches.

The remains of Xia soldiers who sacrificed their lives were continuously sent back to the Xia Kingdom.

After a journey of stops and starts, the Qi army successfully returned to the northern city.

"Qi Bing, you're back?"

Yang Ruihua was stunned for a few seconds upon seeing Qi Bing.

The Qi soldiers, who were not wearing military uniforms, were dressed in ordinary clothes at this time.

"My house is here, can't I come back?"

Qi Bing replied and pushed his motorcycle into the courtyard.

Back in his east courtyard, he looked around carefully and found no trace of outsiders.

"I've been gone for over three years, and my east wing hasn't been taken over by anyone?"

He had been fighting for nearly three years, and before that, he had spent several months in the military camp.

There were originally three gates to enter and exit the east courtyard: one for the front courtyard, one for the middle courtyard, and one for the back courtyard.

The moon gates leading from the front yard and the middle yard to the east wing have been sealed off. Now, the only way to enter and exit the east wing is through the back yard.

The Beicheng Street Government was established in 1949, but there is still no Street Office.

After staying at home for one night, Qi Bing went to see some elders.

His superiors allocated him a large house, but Qi Bing declined it without hesitation.

In an era of selfless dedication, if someone who already owns a house were to ask for another house allocated by his superiors, he would likely be accused of taking more than his share.

The next morning, Qi Bing hired people to prepare to reopen a gate on the wall of the east courtyard.

"Build a gate that's over three meters wide so that cars can drive in and out."

Five or seven years ago in my previous life, building a house was basically free and didn't require any procedures.

In the 1950s, in the northern part of the city, ordinary people could renovate or build small houses in their own courtyards without going through any procedures.

After 1958, restrictions began to be placed on unauthorized construction within the city, but there were no corresponding rules for renovations in one's own yard, and no one could interfere.

They spent money to buy the open space outside the east courtyard, built a wall around it, and then opened a large gate on the wall outside the main gate of the courtyard.

After several days of work, the courtyard walls and gate were completed, and the total area of ​​the east courtyard became 1,200 square meters. The only way to enter and exit the east courtyard is through the new gate on the right side of the main gate of the courtyard house.

The gate leading from the backyard to the east wing has been sealed off.

After closing the gate, Qi Bing took out some materials and used his decomposition and synthesis skills to reinforce the houses, walls, and gate of the east courtyard.

The neighborhood committee hasn't been established yet, and there's no one in charge of the compound.

Even if Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and Yan Bugui harbored resentment, they couldn't say anything.