Chapter 208 - 144: Overwhelming Disparity in Military Strength

The craftsmen and laborers of the first, second, and third construction teams quickly sprang into action, promptly locating their respective teams and awaiting new instructions from their leaders.

Meanwhile, the craftsmen of the fourth and fifth construction teams, under the leadership of Yang Qi Quan, began packing their belongings, preparing to set off with Han Lei.

Early the next morning, Han Lei drove the ambulance, carrying Yang Qi Quan and more than a dozen craftsmen, heading straight towards Beiguan.

Although these craftsmen had already seen many of Han Lei’s various novel gadgets at Qingshui County and the cement factory, riding in an ambulance was a first for them.

Yang Qi Quan sat in the front passenger seat, while the other craftsmen squeezed into the rear compartment, some sitting on stretcher beds, others on small stools temporarily set up.

The compartment was equipped with advanced devices and an intriguing layout, keeping the craftsmen engaged as they touched this and looked at that, chatting all the way without feeling the slightest boredom.

As per the previous agreement, if Zhao Zun and his trusted aides did not follow Song Yuanqing back to Fufeng County, this would indicate their plan had succeeded, and the entire Beiguan was under Zhao Zun’s control.

Therefore, there was no need for Han Lei to hide the existence of the ambulance anymore. Led by Yang Qi Quan, she openly drove the ambulance straight to Yong’an City along the main road.

Along the road, they encountered passersby, who were still reeling from their fright and had not recovered when the ambulance had already sped past them.

Upon reaching Yong’an City, the soldiers at the city gate, seeing this giant "monster" speeding towards them, were frightened and picked up their weapons, eyeing the ambulance warily.

To avoid causing more panic, Han Lei stopped the ambulance outside the city gate, walked to the gate on foot, took out the Love Lock around her neck, and politely handed it to the guards.

This was prearranged with Zhao Zun, and Zhao had already informed them.

The guards received the Love Lock, checked it carefully, did not ask many questions, glanced curiously at the ambulance a few times, and let them through.

The ambulance slowly drove into Yong’an City, and the passersby on the way cast curious yet fearful glances.

However, when the ambulance appeared at the military camp’s entrance, it was greeted with cheers.

Having spent quite some time here, the soldiers of Yong’an City, hearing the familiar roar of the engine, knew it was Han Lei who had arrived.

As the ambulance stopped in the center of the military camp, the soldiers gathered around to greet Han Lei, especially those injured soldiers who had been treated by her, feeling a special warmth upon seeing her.

"Miss Han, you’re here!" A former wounded soldier greeted with a smile.

"Finally got to see you again, Miss Han!" Another soldier said excitedly.

"Mr. Han, it’s so good you’re here!" More people gathered around, their faces filled with joy.

Han Lei politely responded to them while opening the car door for the craftsmen.

At that moment, a happy yet eager shout came from a distance.

"Master! Master! Is it really you? Make way, oh dear! Make way, let the old man see the master!"

Han Lei turned to see the army medic Mr. He energetically walking quickly towards them, while the surrounding soldiers bantered playfully.

"Hey, yes. Make way quickly! Old Mr. He is going to pay respects to his master, haha..." A soldier joked with a smile.

"Old Mr. He, don’t forget to make a grand kneeling salute, hahaha..." Another soldier joined in the teasing.

"Old Mr. He, you better behave, or your master will spank you."

"Go away, what do you kids know?"

Mr. He rolled his eyes at them, his short stature vigorously pushing through the crowd, trying to squeeze forward.

A slight tug at the corners of Han Lei’s mouth, she quickly went forward: "Mr. He, please slow down, slow down, don’t fall."

As soon as they met, Mr. He excitedly said: "Master. The Prince is now once again in charge of the Beiguan Garrison, did you know? I’m so happy I can’t sleep!"

As he spoke, Mr. He’s eyes welled up with joyful tears, as if it were his own son now in charge of the Beiguan Garrison.

"I know, I know." Han Lei gently patted his back and comforted him: "The Prince asked me to come and help build more functional fortifications to reduce the soldiers’ burden of defending the city, making Beiguan safe from foreign invaders in the future."

"Really? Master, you’re amazing, not only excellent in medicine but also in building fortifications!"

Mr. He rubbed his hands in delight, and upon hearing this, the surrounding soldiers also began to cheer.