Love in the Courtyard: Starting with Engineers

In the industrial district of Tokyo, Japan, the roar of machines never ceases day and night. Factories that once produced automobiles and electronic products have now been completely transformed into weapons assembly workshops.

The workers, dressed in uniform overalls, assembled rifles and artillery with fervent eyes, while the assembly line was piled high with spare parts and ammunition boxes.

"For the glory of the Great Japanese Empire!" The foreman shouted in the workshop, and the workers responded in unison, their shouts deafening.

They skillfully adjusted the production line, converting car engines into tank power systems and assembling electronic components into guidance modules.

Their war experience from decades ago has become their capital for preparing for war today.

Incited by high-ranking Japanese officials, the public generally believed that the defeat of that year was merely an opportunity for Russia and the United States to profit, and that China was utterly vulnerable.

"This time, we will march into the Chinese mainland and restore the glory of the Great Japan!" The bright red slogan on the recruitment posters on the street was eye-catching, and the area below was crowded with young people eager to sign up.

The atmosphere at Yamano Jiro's house was equally fervent.

The mother stood in the center of the living room, looking at her three sons with a resolute gaze: "Jiro, you must all join the army! To fight for your country is the highest honor!"

He regretted not being able to participate in the last war when he was young, and now that he finally has the opportunity, he insists on sending all the men in his family to the battlefield.

Wearing a brand-new military uniform with a conscription badge pinned to his chest, his son, Yamano Jiro, excitedly assured his mother, "Don't worry, Mother! We will definitely return victorious, trample the land of China under our feet, and bring you glory!"

The eldest and third sons nodded in agreement, their eyes gleaming with a belligerent light.

His mother smiled contentedly, took out the ancestral samurai sword from the cabinet, and handed it to Jiro: "This is the sword your grandfather used. Take it with you and go kill the enemy! Remember, dying on the battlefield is the samurai's destiny!"

Such scenes are constantly playing out in every corner of Japan.

The elderly volunteered to join the logistics unit.

Young women formed a "comfort team" to sew clothes and collect supplies for the soldiers.

Some parents even brought their underage sons to the conscription station, crying and begging their children to serve their country. The entire country of Japan was engulfed in a near-frenzied war fever.

Meanwhile, in a distant port on the west coast of country M, five large cargo ships were slowly sailing away from the dock, their decks piled high with sealed containers filled with heavy weapons such as rifles, machine guns, artillery, and ammunition.

"Hurry up! We must reach Japan within three days!" the cargo ship captain shouted into the walkie-talkie, his face full of tension.

This arms shipment was carried out in secret. The M country government dared not openly support Japan's war effort, so it could only provide assistance covertly through this method.

"Don't worry, Captain, the route has avoided international shipping lanes, so we won't be detected," the first mate replied.

Unbeknownst to them, the every move of these five cargo ships had already been firmly monitored by Li Yu, who was far away in China.

Inside the Longxing Factory command center, Li Yu received an urgent notification from his superiors: "Chief Engineer Li, according to reliable intelligence, Country M is transporting weapons and equipment to Japan. It is imperative to deploy satellites to monitor all ships bound for Japan throughout the entire process. Report any anomalies immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yu immediately ordered, "Activate the global satellite monitoring system, focusing on the shipping route from the west coast of Country M to Japan. No ship should be allowed to escape!"

On the screen, monitoring images from dozens of satellites switched in real time, covering the entire sea area.

After several hours of close monitoring, the images of five large cargo ships appeared on the screen.

"Chief Engineer Li, target spotted! Five cargo ships, each over 10 tons, are heading towards Japan, suspected of carrying heavy weapons!" the staff member reported.

Li Yu zoomed in on the image, carefully observing the cargo ships' draft and course, and said in a deep voice, "Notify the navy to provide detailed coordinates and routes. None of these cargo ships can be allowed to reach Japan!"

Inside the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese Navy, upon receiving the precise coordinates provided by Li Yu, the commander immediately issued the following order:

"Activate the unmanned submersible formation and proceed at full speed to the target area. Once the cargo ship enters Japanese waters..."

"Destroy immediately, without verifying the goods."

Several unmanned submersibles, guided by satellite, quietly departed from the port and sped toward the target sea area.

These submersibles are equipped with high-energy explosives and precision guidance systems, enabling them to navigate covertly in the deep sea and remain difficult to detect.

Three days later, at the edge of Japanese waters.

Five cargo ships from Country M are cautiously sailing and about to enter Japanese territorial waters.

The captain looked at the nautical chart and breathed a sigh of relief: "We're almost there. Prepare to contact the Japanese for assistance."

Just then, a violent tremor suddenly came from the seabed. "Boom! Boom! Boom!" Five loud explosions rang out in succession, and the bottoms of the five cargo ships were blasted open at the same time, with seawater rushing into the cabins instantly.

"Oh no! The bottom of the ship has been blown up!" the crew members shouted in panic.

The cargo ship tilted and sank rapidly, and the containers on the deck fell into the sea.

Just half an hour later, all five large cargo ships sank to the bottom of the sea and disappeared into the vast ocean.

The Chinese unmanned submersible, having completed its mission, quietly withdrew, and the Chinese reconnaissance ship that was conducting reconnaissance mission nearby also changed course and returned at full speed.

Inside the Japanese Prime Minister's official residence, the Prime Minister received news of the cargo ship's destruction and instantly flew into a rage:

"Baka! Who did this? It must be China! They dared to bomb a cargo ship from the US; this is a declaration of war against us!"

The Defense Minister, his face pale, said, "Your Excellency, our radar has not detected any attackers, but based on the location and time of the incident, no other country besides China has the capability or motive to do so."

Meanwhile, the White House in the United States also received the news. The president, looking at the report, trembled with rage:

"China is too arrogant! They actually dared to bomb our cargo ship on the high seas! This is a blatant provocation against the United States!"

The Secretary of State immediately said, "Mr. President, we must publicly condemn China's actions and at the same time put pressure on Japan to launch military action against China as soon as possible."

"Now, all the evidence points to China, and we have ample reason to incite international public opinion and isolate China!"

Country M and Japan quickly issued a joint statement publicly condemning China's illegal attack on a civilian cargo ship, claiming that China's actions seriously undermined regional peace and stability.

They demanded an explanation and compensation from China. However, they provided no evidence and dared not mention the weapons and ammunition loaded on the cargo ship.

Inside the Longxing Factory command center, Li Yu looked at the statements from the United States and Japan, a cold smile appearing on his lips.

"They want us to take the blame? Perfect, we'll wait for them to fire the first shot."