Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

The global underground boxing tournament, a "battle of the corner beasts," has concluded its four-match final eight.

According to the Dark Web's ranking of four life-or-death battles.

Asian Death God VS Philip Hausen!

This life-or-death duel that lasted only 28 seconds has been recorded in history.

It achieved an unprecedented number one download count and sparked a storm in the global underground boxing betting scene.

at the same time,

Videos of the Asian Grim Reaper killing saltwater crocodiles, hippos, Siberian tigers, armored rhinos, and more are gaining increasing popularity.

In the ranking of paid videos, downloads, and views across the entire dark web, "Asian Death God" occupies eight of the top ten spots!
Right now, the most talked-about thing about Asia's "Grim Reaper" isn't killing ordinary boxers.

Instead, they killed the most ferocious beasts with their bare hands.

The key is,
These beasts have been injected with berserk drugs, making them far more terrifying than ordinary wild beasts.

but,

No beast can pose a threat to Asia's Grim Reaper.

In terms of martial arts skill, Chen Jie is indeed at a 'non-human' level now.

His muscles, bones, blood, heart, tendons, and so on have all undergone a transformation.

Especially after breaking through to the Iron Bone Dark Force realm, his physical strength had already surpassed that of ordinary humans.

This is why there is no fighter in the global martial arts world who can threaten him.

Even the 'mutated' powerhouses carefully cultivated by the Global Underground Boxing Federation were overwhelmingly crushed by Chen Jie.

His peak combat strength was on a completely different level from that of all the top experts.

Even after he killed an African bull elephant with a single punch, his strength surpassed that of any other beast.

According to information from the Global Gambling Federation.

Once the "battle of the trapped beasts" reaches the semifinals, the draw format may change.

Because the Grim Reaper of Asia is too powerful!

To enhance the challenge and entertainment value, the Global Betting Federation has created two challenge modes.

The specific challenge mode is still under planning and evaluation.

After half a month,
The specific challenge mode will be announced before the semi-finals.

All boxing fans believe this will be a groundbreaking feat.

all of these,
It's all because the fighting power of the Asian Grim Reaper is terrifying.

What's most surprising is that, because his performance was so terrifying, two top boxers who had made it to the semifinals have expressed their desire to withdraw from the competition in front of the media.

If the draw format isn't changed, no one will want to fight against Chen Jie.

Everyone felt that encountering the Asian Grim Reaper in the cage ring was no different from committing suicide.

Instant kill!

If it can kill an elephant with a single punch, who can withstand it?

Even Marko Joel, known as the world's number one underground boxer, eventually considered withdrawing from the fight.

Can't beat it!
That's right. Based on the strength that the Asian Grim Reaper has shown so far, after multiple assessments, it is simply beyond the reach of humans.

The global underground boxing world was in an uproar after 'thug' Marcus Joel shared his views.

but,

The battle of a cornered beast cannot end here.

To ignite the passion and heavy betting of boxing fans worldwide, the difficulty of the challenge must be increased.

While the Global Betting Federation was holding a meeting to discuss the challenge mode for the final four matches.

Chen Jie, along with Yu Chang'an's team, left North America and returned to China.

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The ninth day of the ninth month according to the old calendar of the Great Qian Dynasty!
Double Ninth Festival!
It is also known as the Double Ninth Festival, a festival for autumn outings.

Nine is the ultimate number, symbolizing longevity and a long life.

It is said that in ancient times, the Double Ninth Festival was a good day to kneel and worship the celestial phenomena, and to offer sacrifices to Heaven and ancestors.

At the same time, it also represents a bountiful harvest!

On this day, emperors would typically climb to a high place to worship their ancestors, appreciate chrysanthemums, and hold a banquet to express their gratitude and respect to the elderly.

The Double Ninth Festival has a long history and is one of the traditional festivals of the Great Qian Dynasty.

but,

On this very day, the situation of the Great Qian Dynasty was thrown into complete turmoil.

The flames of war began to burn.

The Japanese stationed in the Northeast launched a general offensive, assembling an army of over 600,000 from three directions of the Daqian Dynasty.

Of these, 300,000 troops were preparing to land at the Dagukou Fortress of the Daqian Dynasty.

In the direction of Shanhaiguan, a breathtaking battle unfolded between 300,000 troops and 500,000 troops under Guan Qilin's command.

at the same time,

The 500,000-strong army of Prince Ning, Li Mu, marched from Shuozhou, passing directly through Hebei, and heading towards the capital.

in addition,

At the same time, Li Zicheng, the King of Shu, launched an attack and swept through the southwestern part of the Daqian Dynasty.

The Western Regions, Tibet, and the Guangdong and Guangxi regions!
The flames of war were fully ignited.

In the southern seas, the Western Allied Forces came again, deploying two battleships, twelve cruisers, countless gunboats, and transport and supply ships.

Beset by internal and external troubles, the powder keg was finally ignited.

The situation in Shandong and southern Jiangsu, near Ximentang, is equally tense.

This situation is far more severe than ever before.

Chen Jie, who was handing over a diesel engine to the shipyard manager for hoisting at the shipyard, felt very heavy-hearted after hearing the news from various places.

He stationed more than 200,000 troops in Songjiang Prefecture, southern Jiangsu, and eastern Zhejiang.

The entire Shandong base area has more than 100,000 troops stationed there.

but,

Faced with this crisis, Ximentang dared not remain uninvolved.

He had already mobilized the first and second fleets of the Ximen Hall, preparing to launch attacks from the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea to break the sea blockade.

He planned to crush all eight major fleets of the Eastern Ocean with overwhelming force.

The two fleets of Ximentang are confident that they can sweep across the two sea areas and dominate the sea power.

Even if the sea area needs to be blockaded, it must be done by Simon's fleet.

Chen Jie's goal was to wipe out the entire Japanese fleet in one fell swoop.

Damn it——!
Unexpectedly, the situation in the Daqian Dynasty has suddenly become so dire.

Perhaps it was because Emperor Li Zheng's health was deteriorating that the regional princes received the news.

Therefore,
The situation in the entire Daqian Dynasty began to spiral out of control.

The vassal kings in various regions began to rise up again, especially in the Western Regions and Tibet, and even the northern nomadic peoples of the Great Grassland began to declare themselves kings, wanting to break free from the rule of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Just as Chen Jie began to mobilize the two fleets of Ximentang and prepare to send troops.

A document from the capital reached Ximen Hall.

Emperor Li Zheng of the Great Qian Dynasty ordered that the Ximen Hall garrison be stationed at the Dagukou Fortress in Tianjin to regain control of the gateway to the capital.

After receiving Li Zheng's order, Chen Jie hesitated for a moment.

According to Ximentang's development plan, staying away from the turmoil in the capital during this most critical moment is the wisest choice.

Ximentang has already occupied the coastal area of ​​the Great Qian Dynasty and has gained a foothold.

The power struggle within the capital has reached a fever pitch.

The struggle between the major powers has reached a point where they are fighting to the death.

As Emperor Li Zheng's health deteriorates, the imperial power may collapse overnight.

Therefore,
If Ximentang wants to maintain sufficient deterrence, then not intervening in the internal conflicts of the Daqian Dynasty at this time is the wisest choice.

but,

Chen Jie ultimately decided to send troops.

He is now not only the governor-general, but also the prince consort!
Although Ximen Tang was independent of the imperial court, he was still bound to Emperor Li Zheng's cause.

If Emperor Li Zheng were to pass away, or if any unforeseen events were to occur...

He must ultimately stand at the front; he absolutely cannot retreat to the back.

-

Ten days later.

Chen Jie led 50,000 troops from Ximentang, setting off from Qingzhou, Shandong.

After a ten-day march, they finally arrived at the Dagukou Fortress in Tianjin.

This is where Ximentang rose to prominence, and it was also the first step Ximentang took from Ximen Street in Beijing.

I calculated the time.

Chen Jie led the Ximentang army and stationed them in Shandong for almost two years after their last withdrawal from Tianjin.

Time flies, and two years have passed since I left this place.

After Chen Jie became the Governor-General of Shandong, many things happened during his time stationed there.

Ximen Hall had grown so powerful that it swept across the entire Daqian Dynasty, and its army had expanded to 300,000. Looking back, it all seems like a dream, as if it were a different world.

When Chen Jie left the Dagukou Fortress in Tianjin, he left behind the shipyard in Tianjin.

He specifically stationed a thousand troops at the shipyard to prevent it from being sabotaged.

Therefore,
When Chen Jie led his 50,000-strong army back to the Dagukou Fortress in Tianjin.

Jiang Changshun, Tang Fujiu, Shen He, and other key personnel responsible for guarding the Tianjin Shipyard all went to the key passes of Tianjin to welcome the arrival of Chen Jie's army.

Jiang Changshun was originally a member of the Ximentang Special Forces Elite Team, and also an elite member of the personal guard.

therefore,

When Chen Jie saw Jiang Changshun, he patted him on the shoulder, feeling a sense of warmth.

We were all old acquaintances, so there was nothing awkward about it.

All along,
Chen Jie never put on airs in front of his personal guards.

The brothers in his personal guard were all his confidants, and they were willing to give their lives for him at any time.

Therefore,
When Chen Jie saw Jiang Changshun and the others, he shook hands with them, showing no airs of a governor or prince consort despite his current status.

After everyone met, they exchanged pleasantries.

Next,
Under Jiang Changshun's leadership, Chen Jie led his core elite troops into the Dagukou Fortress.

Prior to this, Jiang Changshun, representing Chen Jie, had already taken over the Dagu Fortress and was waiting for Chen Jie's arrival.

Before taking over the Dagukou Fortress, Chen Jie had already planned many of its defensive works.

and,

Before he even led his army out, the Canal Gang's forces had already begun construction here.

These days, as long as the money is right and people can have enough to eat, there's plenty of manpower to build fortifications.

Chen Jie directly entrusted the task of constructing the defensive fortifications to Jiang Changshun.

Therefore,
When Chen Jie led his army to the Dagukou Fortress, the reconstruction of the defensive fortifications, which was overseen by Jiang Changshun, had already begun in full swing.

One of the most important characteristics of Ximentang's work is efficiency!

Once Chen Jie's order is given, everyone else doesn't need to think twice and can immediately get to work.

Those who contributed money contributed money, those who contributed labor contributed labor, and materials and various construction materials arrived in the shortest possible time.

Therefore,
After Chen Jie led his army to the Dagukou Fortress.

He didn't rush to the General's Mansion, nor did he intend to go to the military camp. Instead, he carefully inspected the various defensive fortifications of the Dagu Fortress.

He wanted to see how much the entire Dagu Fortress had changed since he left two years ago.

Originally, the general stationed at the Dagu Fortress in Tianjin was Li Fan, the Grand General of the Ministry of War of the Daqian Dynasty.

He carried out several renovations on the defensive fortifications of the Dagukou Fortress.

The walls of the Dagukou Fortress have been reinforced, widened, and lengthened.

From an overall structural perspective, the defenses of the Dagu Fortress were virtually impregnable.

It thoroughly reinforced the coastal area of ​​the Dagukou Fortress, increasing its height by five meters and thickening it by three meters.

have to say,

General Li Fan devoted a great deal of effort to the Dagu Fortress during his time there.

The outer perimeter was built with large bluestones, which were extremely hard and could withstand artillery fire.

The interior uses Ximentang's special cement and is reinforced with steel bars, making it a reinforced concrete structure.

Twelve watchtowers were built around the Dagu Fortress, and fifty enormous Weiyuan cannons were deployed around each watchtower.

in addition,

At the fortress's bend, six watchtowers, each twelve stories high, were built.

The construction of the entire Dagukou Fortress defensive works made extensive use of products and technology from Simon Property Group's Shandong factory.

This shows that

The factories and various industrial products that Ximentang established in Shandong have brought about tremendous changes to the Daqian Dynasty.

Cement plants were being built like mushrooms after rain, springing up all over Daqian.

Ximentang hardly needs to manage things personally; he only needs to send technical personnel.

Everything else was handled by the Canal Gang.

Within a 100-meter radius of the Dagukou Fortress, a canal over 20 meters long was dug.

This is the moat of the Dagukou Fortress defensive works.

The moat was reinforced with spikes and iron netting, and two trenches were also constructed.

so,

The defenses of the Dagu Fortress have reached their highest level.

Even if Ximentang wanted to attack the Dagu Fortress, a direct assault would take a lot of effort and could result in heavy casualties.

All of these defensive fortifications were built under the leadership of Li Fan, the Grand General of the Ministry of War during the Great Qian Dynasty.

When Jiang Changshun took over the Dagukou Fortress from Ximentang, General Li Fan felt extremely reluctant to part with him.

However, there was no other way. The Daqian imperial family felt a great crisis and specially redeployed Ximen Tang's army to Tianjin Wei. The purpose was self-evident.

Emperor Li Zheng clearly sensed that a 'coup' was taking place.

Several princes and powerful families behind the scenes have begun to stir.

and,

With the support of powerful families, the regional princes have already dispatched troops.

The entire capital city has reached its most critical moment.

At the critical moment, Emperor Li Zheng overruled all objections and directly ordered Chen Jie of Ximen Hall to lead his troops to garrison Tianjin.

There was almost unanimous opposition in the imperial court.

but,

Opposition was futile; as long as Ximentang was willing to send troops, no amount of opposition would matter.

Because Ximentang has always been independent of the imperial court and not subject to its constraints.

not to mention,
The Ximentang Army has now grown powerful and is known as the most powerful army in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Chen Jie's "undercover unit" controlled public opinion in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Chen Jie made his stance clear very early on: anyone who opposes Ximentang is an enemy of Ximentang!
Xi Mentang has never known the meaning of mercy towards his enemies!
This is why, after the various vassal kings of the Great Qian Dynasty raised their armies, they all avoided the areas controlled by Ximentang.

No one dared to provoke Ximen Tang.

Even in Xianning Prefecture in the Hanzhong region, Ximentang only stationed 30,000 troops.

but,

Any large army under the command of a vassal king must avoid Xianning Prefecture by more than a hundred miles to avoid misunderstandings.

This is the deterrent power of Ximentang in the Great Qian Dynasty.

In the following time, Jiang Changshun gave Chen Jie a special introduction to the secret passages of the Dagu Fortress.

According to the construction plan for the Dagu Fortress, four secret passages leading to the sea were built from inside the fortress using large reinforced concrete water pipes.

The secret passageway allows for military campaigns and extends all the way to the sea.

Therefore,
If enemy troops land from the sea and attempt to attack the Dagu Fortress...

Ximentang could quickly mobilize troops through secret passages without opening the city gates, launching a pincer attack from both inside and outside, and cutting off the enemy's retreat.

in addition,

Underground tunnels were also set up at several important locations, such as the Tanggu Port.

The combination of surface fortifications and underground tunnels not only protected against enemy artillery bombardment but also allowed for the rapid troop deployment.

According to the previous plan, there was a secret passage that connected the General's Mansion at Dagu Fortress all the way to the Tianjin Shipyard, serving as a quick escape route in case of unforeseen circumstances.

This secret passage is a confidential route. After the construction is completed, the personnel will be transferred to Qingzhou, Shandong.

of course,

All the secret passages are currently only on paper and have not been built.

But soon, Jiang Changshun will begin construction and start working on infrastructure.

After listening to Jiang Changshun's introduction, Chen Jie was very satisfied with his efficiency.

Overall, the defensive fortifications of the Dagu Fortress have reached the most advanced level in the world.

Even Jack Bonaparte, who was accompanying Chen Jie, praised it highly.

This heir of the French Bonaparte family did not stay on the island, but followed Chen Jie to the Dagu Fortress in Tianjin.

have to say,

This Frenchman was quite ambitious and aspiring.

He volunteered to follow Chen Jie around, wanting to learn more.

The defensive fortifications of the Dagu Fortress in Tianjin are something that have never been seen even in Europe.

The defensive fortifications built by military powers such as the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy were far weaker than those of the Dagukou Fortress in Tianjin during the Qianlong era.

The use of reinforced concrete in construction, in particular, amazed Jack Bonaparte.

in addition,

The Dagukou Fortress originally occupied a naturally advantageous terrain, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Therefore, as long as the pass is held, even with ten times the number of troops stationed at the fortress, taking the Dagu Fortress in Tianjin would be a pipe dream. (End of Chapter)