"No choice, the battle was too intense. My plane is just a reconnaissance plane, with limited combat capability. Because it was flying too low, it got hit."

Ling Zhenfei curiously asked, "Which side are you on? The Emperor's side or the Rebel Army's side?"

The pilot said, "I'm on the Emperor's side, part of the Mao family's Royal Guards."

This young man claimed to be from the Royal Guards, and it's quite bold to say it openly.

"Aren't you afraid that we're supporters of Song Mingyi and might capture you to hand over to the Revolutionary Army?" Ling Zhenfei probed.

The pilot responded, "What do I have to be afraid of? Most ordinary people here support the Emperor. Even if I end up on a small island, I dare to admit that I'm with the Royal Guards."

Ling Zhenfei was quite shocked. It seemed that Mao Sharlu still had a high level of support. This puzzled Ling Zhenfei; what made an emperor from a feudal group receive such admiration from so many people?

Hu Qingyu, who was nearby, said, "Mr. Ling might not be aware, but this Moergawa was really good before. Although the economy was lacking, life was very happy.

The resources here are abundant, life can be completely self-sufficient, and the beautiful scenery is captivating. Just look at the road beneath our feet; it was built with the support of Mao Sharlu. With such happy lives, of course, there's a high level of support."

People on Moergawa Island and those who watched the news from outside had completely different information. People outside only knew Moergawa as a totalitarian regime where people lived in dire straits.

Now, suddenly some people rebelled to overthrow the local rule, becoming a symbol of justice. But who knows the real truth without setting foot in Moergawa?

If it lacks public support, what's the real reason for Song Mingyi's rebellion? Is it really due to foreign influences? Think about those who interfere in others' internal affairs while shouting about human rights, they're truly despicable.

By this time, the sky was gradually darkening. Suddenly, gunfire sounded in the distance, scaring the crowd into fleeing.

Ling Zhenfei and the others quickly looked towards the source and saw several vehicles driving over from afar.

These were military jeeps with passengers inside, some sticking their heads out of the windows, shouting at the surrounding people.

Initially, the road was filled with people, but when they saw the crowd hesitating to move, they fired machine guns at the ground, scaring everyone away.

Ling Zhenfei was very curious about who would be so arrogant as to shoot indiscriminately, disregarding others' lives.

Then again, at this time, if someone were to shoot a few people, no one would care about righteousness anymore.

At that moment, all the vehicles stopped, and seven or eight fully armed men disembarked, appearing to be dressed like soldiers.

One of them shouted to the surrounding crowd, then repeated in Mandarin: "Everyone listen up, we're the Royal Guards. Due to the intense war at the front lines, Emperor Mao has sent us to collect funds.

For our country, hand over all your valuables willingly, whether it's cash or gold and silver, and you'll continue to live your lives. Those who don't will be shot as traitors in league with the enemy."

The surrounding crowd was instantly dumbfounded, and Ling Zhenfei was also a bit confused. Didn't they just say that Emperor Mao was very good? How come soldiers are suddenly robbing people?

What is this collecting funds? Isn't it just robbery? When soldiers rob, they're more ruthless than other robbers.

They have real weapons in their hands, and in a fight, anyone can be killed. Ordinary people definitely can't resist.

At this point, the pilot whispered, "These people aren't from the Royal Guards."

Ling Zhenfei heard clearly and asked, "What did you say?"

The pilot said, "Even if they're soldiers, they're definitely not Royal Guards."

"How can you be so sure?" Ling Zhenfei asked the pilot. By that time, the soldiers had already started robbing, and many were too scared to resist, quickly handing over their valuables.

The pilot said, "First of all, their attire is incorrect. They're wearing Royal Guards' uniforms, but the collars of the Royal Guards are always up, yet theirs are all down, indicating they don't know this unwritten rule of the Royal Guards."

Ling Zhenfei was startled and quickly glanced at the pilot, indeed noticing his collar was up. But why were these people impersonating the Royal Guards?

The pilot then said, "They're definitely trying to damage the image of our Royal Guards and the image of the Emperor."

With that, Ling Zhenfei understood that this pilot wasn't an ordinary person to be so knowledgeable.

Indeed, the pilot spoke fluent Mandarin and looked indistinguishable from a typical Huaxia person, indicating his ancestors were also from Huaxia, at least with solid roots and able to become a pilot, implying a significant background.

By this time, those soldiers were walking towards Ling Zhenfei, pointing at his group and saying, "Hurry up and hand over your money."

Some spoke English while others spoke Mandarin, appearing fierce and intimidating, especially with those dark gun barrels, inciting great fear.

Some people, not wanting trouble, handed over their belongings, but suddenly one soldier pointed at a woman in Ling Zhenfei's group and said, "You're coming with us."

Everyone was stunned, including the woman: "Why? What do you want to do with me?"

The soldier said, "If we tell you to come, you come. Do you want to die talking so much?"

This woman seemed to be from Europe, with a great figure and very pretty, something Ling Zhenfei had noticed early on.

The woman was very scared, "If you don't say what for, I won't go with you."

The girl looked at Ling Zhenfei fearfully, seemingly seeking his help. Not only the woman but the entire group of about twenty people was also looking at Ling Zhenfei, as they all followed his lead now.

Ling Zhenfei knew he couldn't avoid this responsibility and quickly stepped out, saying, "I say, Soldier Brother, this is my girlfriend. I want to know why you want to take her."

Ling Zhenfei addressed the one speaking Mandarin, as those who spoke good Mandarin usually had a higher status in Moergawa.

That person glanced at Ling Zhenfei and said, "Oh, she's your girlfriend. Well, we just wanted to inform you that your girlfriend has been requisitioned."

Ling Zhenfei was furious. These people were shameless, requisitioning a girlfriend.

Ling Zhenfei said, "I don't know what you're requisitioning my girlfriend for?"

The soldier angrily said, "Kid, why are you asking so much? Do you want to die? When we say requisition, we mean it. Defying the Emperor's order is courting death."

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