Courtyard House: A System Connecting Two Worlds, Resources for the Nation

"What do you want to do with these people?"

Looking at those menacing Japanese pirate civilians, Zhou Feng even felt a pang of pity for them.

Their clothes were tattered, like those of refugees, and they were baring their teeth and claws, shouting something unintelligible, as if they were begging for food.

"These people... I've already made arrangements on my end, would you like to take a look?"

Chen Xiao was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and led Zhou Feng out of the house.

The Japanese pirates who were still in the mines knelt down and bowed to the two men when they saw them.

This time, Chen Xiao didn't let them stand up. Instead, he looked at Zhou Feng and said, "Leader, what do you think about me selecting some conquered local Japanese pirates and having them act as supervisors?"

"You can arrange things as you like. I'll just observe, not make the decisions."

"Alright. As you know, that's just how their people are. If we're stronger than them, they'll kneel down faster than anyone else. If we give them some benefits, they'll obey like dogs. So since the local landlords and powerful families have come to cause trouble, let the surrendered Japanese pirates fight for us. After we win, let them manage the prisoners."

Although Zhou Feng said he didn't care, Chen Xiao still carefully reported his thoughts to him. Only after Zhou Feng nodded did he have someone make the arrangements.

They didn't have to wait long. Soon, the Japanese pirates in the mine gathered together, forming a dense, dark mass.

Chen Xiao ordered his men to distribute the katanas and weapons that were already there to them, while his own men stood in a row with guns, blocking Zhou Feng's way.

Even if these people wanted to riot and cause trouble, they would be met with swarms of bullets.

"Sir, these are the Japanese pirates who have now submitted to us, about 300 in total. They are quite obedient. I will now begin to give orders."

After Zhou Feng went to the Siheyuan World, Chen Xiao and the others stayed here, and in addition to mining during the day, they also provided some basic ideological education and training to these miners.

Now they are being prepared for battle. Although they have not been trained and their formation is loose, their morale is much better than that of the Japanese pirates who are attacking from the outside.

Chen Xiao stood before all the Japanese pirates, bowed respectfully to Zhou Feng, then turned to face them, raising his voice: "You've all seen it, the Immortal has returned, bringing divine artifacts from the Celestial Realm! Those ignorant fools outside dared to offend the Immortal and cost you your lives! The Immortal has ordered that they be defeated and captured alive! Those who behave well will eat meat tonight, and have plenty of food afterward!"

As soon as Chen Xiao finished speaking, the official from the Maritime Trade Office began to translate for the Japanese pirates, which immediately invigorated the kneeling pirates, who then grinned maliciously, revealing their white teeth.

There's meat to eat!

These three words are more effective than any pep talk or morale-boosting method!

Now, they look at the people outside the mine with shining eyes, as if those people are meat that will be served on their dinner table that night.

Among this group of Japanese pirates, the guy who was most diligent in learning the Chinese language brandished his iron sword, shouted something Zhou Feng couldn't understand, and then rushed outside.

The next second, the other kneeling Japanese pirates, like hornets whose nest had been disturbed, followed closely behind, their faces contorted in rage and their voices filled with fury.

The two groups collided.

Although the Japanese pirates in the mining area were determined to capture their opponents alive, they were in no way inferior in the fight.

The reason was simple: the servants of the landlords and powerful families outside were all emaciated and pale, and more than a dozen of them were knocked down as soon as they came into contact with them.

Chen Xiao, Tie Jianguo, and Bai Lang chose a high spot and set up their sniper rifles.

The Japanese pirates in these mining areas have all been domesticated, so it's best to avoid casualties if possible.

boom! boom! boom!

After a few muffled shots from sniper rifles, the group of guys who were still outside trying to storm the mine suddenly became like startled birds, their faces filled with panic.

These people have never seen a sniper rifle before, nor have they ever heard a gunshot.

Gunshots echoed through the mining area like thunder from the sky, terrifying them to the core.

The battle wasn't even over yet, and they were already half-timid. How could they possibly fight the Japanese pirates in the mining area?

At this moment, the Japanese pirate who could speak the language of China stepped forward again, took the lead, kicked down the enemy in front of him, raised his iron katana and roared, and the other Japanese pirates responded one after another.

Still standing there, looking down at the scene below that resembled a gangster brawl among Japanese pirates, Zhou Feng couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

This guy's interesting!

Not only did he actively accept the rule of the Celestial Empire, but he could also take the lead. If he were to manage the Japanese pirates below, it might save Chen Xiao and his men a lot of trouble.

Whether he will use the power given to him by Zhou Feng to grow powerful is not important.

As long as Zhou Feng has those firearms in his hands, no matter what tricks and schemes they try, it won't be of much use.

The principle of equality for all beings is just so unreasonable in this era!

What's more, there's a tank parked right next to it!

This Type 100 main battle tank, let alone in this era, would be a cutting-edge weapon that leads the way even in the world of traditional Chinese courtyard houses, the king of land warfare!

As long as there is enough ammunition, this tank could easily flatten the entire island of Japan!

This battle was over in less than the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn.

Amid cheers from the Japanese pirates who owned the mine, over a hundred people were brought back under guard.

These people, still thinking about their master, were pinned down in the open space of the square, and most of them were glaring fiercely at Zhou Feng with their heads held high.

Anyone can see who owns this occupied mine!

Zhou Feng didn't even glance at them, but instead looked at his own group of Japanese pirates. The leader immediately knelt down and shouted in broken Chinese, "Greetings, Immortal!"

The remaining Japanese pirates immediately knelt down as well.

Zhou Feng and Chen Xiao exchanged a glance. Sometimes they felt that the inherent character of these Japanese pirates was quite interesting.

Seeing that these people remained kneeling, Zhou Feng showed no intention of making them stand up, but instead looked at the official from the shipping department.

"Tell them that we won today, and they'll get an extra meal tonight, with each person receiving an extra piece of meat."

These people had only been learning the language of the Dragon Kingdom for a short time and could not understand what Zhou Feng was saying, so they all focused their attention on the official.

The next second, the entire mine echoed with slightly hoarse cheers!

Even the captured Japanese pirates looked at each other in bewilderment.

The guys who defeated them actually got to eat meat!

By what right? Do they deserve it?

If that's the case, then if he defeats himself, can he get a piece of flesh back?

Damn bastards, you should have told me earlier that there was meat to eat here!

Surrendering to the celestial empire is not an unacceptable thing!