The National Capital Mausoleum.
This was a mausoleum of the highest caliber, strictly off-limits to the public. Only those with family proof or military identification could enter the core area, while the exterior was open.
It served to let the populace know how many had sacrificed to maintain peace.
In truth, it often functioned as a patriotic education base, rarely visited outside of organized tours.
Today, however, a travel agency named Red Star Tours brought a group here. The tour guide was Lin Haochen, a top-tier guide for the company.
Red Star Tours was well-known in the industry, catering exclusively to wealthy clients by customizing travel routes. If one had the money, they could be in a foreign land by afternoon, having started the day in their home country.
In short, the joys of the rich were beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are now visiting our National Capital's patriotic base. All those buried here are generals; their stories could fill entire books. This is our final stop.
Of course, we cannot enter the core area. After this, everyone will collect flowers from me. Please stand in formation and offer your flowers row by row to show respect to these soldiers who protected the nation's peace."
Lin Haochen had been in this profession for five years. He had stumbled into this company by chance, initially thinking it was just another obscure agency, only to discover it was an industry leader.
He had majored in tourism, so the work was a perfect fit for his education.
However, he never imagined that an accident would occur here.
"Comrade, you cannot enter, please forgive us."
"If you wish to enter, please present your relevant credentials."
The two armed soldiers on the side extended their arms, parallel to their shoulders, standing ramrod straight.
A young man stood before them. Facing their obstruction, he let out a scoff. "What if I insist on going in today?"
The two soldiers remained silent, standing like iron towers.
"Get lost! I'm going in today, damn it!"
Zhang Zihao sneered and attempted to force his way through, but the soldiers' arms were like steel bars, impossible to push aside.
Hearing this, Lin Haochen quickly stepped forward to pull Zhang Zihao back, speaking respectfully, "Young Master Zhang, excuse me. The core area here requires relevant credentials. All the tombs within belong to officers of three-star general rank or higher."
Zhang Zihao slapped Lin Haochen across the face, his arrogant demeanor on full display.
"Get lost! What the hell do you think you are? I've wanted a good night's sleep all along the way, and you, with your constant babbling, are just annoying! I'm going in today, and let's see what they can do to me!"
Zhang Zihao broke free from Lin Haochen's grasp and attempted to force his way through again.
One soldier made a prohibitive gesture, blocking him. "My apologies, sir, but you do not have the necessary credentials to enter. If you attempt to force your way in, we have regulations in place that allow us to use force against you. We hope you will not make things difficult for us."
Zhang Zihao, accustomed to a life of privilege since childhood, found the current arrangement with the travel agency arranged by his father very displeasing. This was all due to certain events in his hometown, which had forced him to lie low.
He enjoyed exploring uncharted territories, such as Fengmen Village, a place avoided by most yet shrouded in mystery, or venturing into the Blackwater River, rumored to hold deep ancient tombs, or visiting places inaccessible to ordinary people.
Since the rise of short video platforms, he had been posting travel and exploration videos, amassing thirty million followers on the largest platform and an additional twenty million genuine fans on Weibo. His verified tags included "Second Generation Rich," "Travel Blogger," and "Exploration Blogger."
The pinhole camera on his chest would record everything, which he would then have his team edit and post.
"Get out of the way! You're taking taxpayers' money and making things difficult for taxpayers. Don't your consciences hurt? How much of your salaries come from us? Do you have any conscience at all?
I am a proud citizen of Great Xia. Is there any place I cannot go? It's just a matter of money not being enough. Tell me, how much do you want to let me in? Ten thousand, or a hundred thousand?"
Ye Longlin, who had just arrived, witnessed this scene. He shook his head slightly and approached.
The soldiers who had been blocking Zhang Zihao stopped Ye Longlin and Mu Hanqi. "Comrade, you cannot enter, please forgive us."
"If you wish to enter, please present your relevant credentials."
The phrasing was identical.
Ye Longlin produced two identification cards and handed them over.
After examining the credentials, the soldiers immediately saluted Ye Longlin.
"Sentry reporting, Mr. Ye has arrived. Please send someone to receive him. He is the foremost..."
Ye Longlin reached out and pressed his intercom, shaking his head slightly. "No need for trouble. I'm just here for a visit today."
The sentry nodded in understanding, then looked at Mu Hanqi with some hesitation. "Mr. Ye, this lady..."
Ye Longlin slowly replied, "My fiancée. I'm bringing her to see her father."
"Understood!"
Without any further obstruction, they were allowed to pass.
Seeing that people who arrived later could enter, Zhang Zihao exploded. He leaped up and slapped the sentry in the face. "CN
The scene instantly fell into dead silence.
Even the usually placid sentry clenched his fists, anger flashing across his face.
"You can hit me, insult me, even curse me with the harshest words, and I can accept it all. But the dignity of a soldier cannot be insulted like this!"
"And you cannot be so rampant here. This is a mausoleum; please maintain your rationality. This is your final warning. If you continue to cause trouble, we will use force."
This was the third warning.
The bright red currency scattered on the ground had already trampled upon their dignity!
"The dignity of Great Xia soldiers shall not be violated in the slightest!"
"Proceed as you must. I will back you in this matter."