Faced with the terrifying traps and furious counterattacks, the enemy began a full retreat, leaving behind a field of bodies. Everyone continued to shoot from the trenches, but Hook was clearly not satisfied with this result. With an order, a large group of indigenous fighters charged out of the trenches, rushing and attacking fiercely, causing the enemy to fall down and dodge in panic, which excited the Hook Tribe's Ard even more.
Luo Zheng saw this scene and was imdiately anxious. He quickly shouted, "Hook, retreat now."
Unfortunately, it was already too late. As soon as Luo Zheng's words fell, countless rockets targeted them, scaring the Hook Tribe's Ard into turning and running. Luckily, they knew to duck and take cover. After a round of rocket attacks, a third of the Hook Tribe's Ard were lost, making Hook almost faint with rage, while the enemy took the opportunity to retreat.
Another round of rockets flew over, forcing everyone to dodge again. After the explosions ended, everyone quickly crawled back to the cover. Hook, with a face full of anger, ca to Luo Zheng, wanting to say sothing, but ended up saying nothing, and punched the trench wall furiously.
"Don't lose heart; you learn from your mistakes," Luo Zheng consoled.
"Avenge this for ," Hook said seriously, stopping himself from saying more and then speaking with a cold face.
"Of course, but not now." Luo Zheng vaguely felt there was a reason for Hook's charge order but didn't ask further. Everyone has their secrets; as long as there is no malice, that's fine, Luo Zheng replied seriously.
"Alright, what's the next move?" Hook asked.
"Wait for food supplies and wear the enemy down," Luo Zheng said seriously. Seeing that Hook didn't quite understand, he explained, "We have more people and need enough food, just like the enemy. This forest has so wild animals, but not enough to feed the enemy. The animals aren't stupid; they've hidden. Without food, the enemy's combat strength will weaken, then we'll find a chance to counterattack."
"Can't we do it now?" Hook questioned.
"Now?" Luo Zheng paused and fell into thought, his eyes flashing. Suddenly realizing a problem, he feared they couldn't hold out much longer. The key was ammunition. The enemy was different. Once they called for support, air-dropping supplies, how could the battle be fought? It might be better to seize the opportunity to fight the enemy while they could.
Apaches could quietly co over; air-dropping supplies wouldn't be an issue for Sam Country with their powerful informational warfare capabilities. They could even drop people. While hesitating, suddenly there was a commotion around them. Luo Zheng looked up and found Lang Sen had returned, surprising him. He then looked at Hook.
Hook also saw Lang Sen and was suddenly overjoyed. He shouted a few things, Lang Sen quickly ran over and quickly said sothing to Hook, looking anxious. Hook's face changed dramatically upon hearing, and Luo Zheng knew that sothing happened, feeling a pang in his heart and patiently waiting. After a while, Hook finished talking with Lang Sen and urgently said to Luo Zheng, "Sothing's wrong. The enemy has surrounded our valley. Although they're not attacking, they're not allowing anyone to leave. It's very difficult to transport food out."
"Has the enemy attacked the valley?" Luo Zheng asked concernedly.
"Surrounded the outskirts; they shoot anyone who cos out but haven't actively attacked, just sealed it off." Hook explained worriedly, looking at Luo Zheng with a heavier gaze, and continued, "The enemy also released a ssage that around noon they'll launch a second wave of attacks, by then wanting us to turn against you; they only want you."
"Oh?" Luo Zheng looked at Hook in surprise. It wasn't a suspicion of Hook's friendship but rather the complexity behind this matter, which made him question, "What do you plan to do?"
"The enemy is insulting our honor and the friendship between us. Such a thing is to be ignored. Whatever needs to be done, I'll follow your lead." Hook said without hesitation.
Luo Zheng believed in Hook; otherwise, he wouldn't have brought up the matter. He fell into thought, and after a while, Luo Zheng's expression turned serious as he whispered, "If you don't follow what they say, I'm afraid they'll target your tribe, which won't be good. But one thing is certain, the enemy wants , not you. Unless forced, they won't harm your tribe. Are you willing to fight side by side with one last ti?"
"Okay, I'll follow your lead. Tell , what to do." Hook agreed without hesitation.
"Don't rush." Luo Zheng signaled, while calling the military supervisor over through the earpiece to discuss.
In a short while, everyone gathered in the trench; through the earpiece, they had already heard the conversation between Hook and Luo Zheng and didn't need to repeat it, looking gratefully at Hook. Ghost Hand went to Hook's side, patting Hook's shoulder and saying softly, "It's hard for you."
"It's nothing, let's discuss what to do." Hook said with a heavy heart, looking at Luo Zheng.
Others also looked at Luo Zheng. Luo Zheng glanced at everyone, his expression turning serious as he said softly, "Let's use the enemy's strategy against them. They'll attack at noon; we'll attack an hour later. After understanding their camp within an hour, Mountain Eagle and Ghost Hand, I'm entrusting this to you two."
"Yes." Mountain Eagle and Ghost Hand agreed without hesitation.
"Scholar, Florist, there aren't many RPG rounds left. Allocate them all for your use. Once you get close, give them a hard hit. Others, encircle them from three sides and fight to the end. If successful, we can capture many prisoners. By then, turn them over to Hook to ensure the safety of the valley tribe. The coalition is here for us. As long as Hook hands over the prisoners and shows goodwill for ceasing hostilities, the enemy won't trouble them. anwhile, we take the chance to retreat. At that point, Hook will inform the enemy of our retreat direction. Knowing we've retreated, the enemy will surely pursue aggressively and won't bother Hook, ensuring the tribe's safety. The rest will depend on us." Luo Zheng analyzed seriously, looking at Hook with so guilt in his eyes. Dragging Hook Tribe into this war led to heavy losses, and ending in failure wasn't a result Luo Zheng, as a soldier, could accept. But to ensure the tribe's withdrawal, Luo Zheng had to swallow this bitter pill of failure.
Hook quickly understood Luo Zheng's painstaking intentions: counterattack an hour later, even if it fails, as long as Luo Zheng's group retreats, the enemy will be busy chasing them and won't care about his tribe, indeed a good way to let the tribe escape. As a tribal chief, Hook had his difficulties and was hesitant.
Everyone waited silently for Hook to make the final decision. Such a matter couldn't be forced. Hook had already done much by reaching this point, and nobody wanted Hook's tribe to be dragged too deep, leading to its destruction, for then everyone would beco sinners.
This was a difficult choice. Luo Zheng chose to swallow the bitter fruit of failure to ensure Hook's tribe could withdraw, setting aside a soldier's pride and honor. Hook's choice wasn't easy either: on one side, a life-and-death friendship, and on the other, the tribe's survival—truly a dilemma.
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