Strongest Soldier King Chapter 1469 1469: Confusing the Enemy

"Our opponent is soone who enjoys taking risks, with tactical thinking that's unpredictable and hard to judge. From what I know about him, going east seems more likely—firstly, the success rate is higher; secondly, he can infiltrate populated areas in a short ti, find a place to hide and wait for rescue, avoiding non-combat casualties. Don't forget they also have over twenty injured personnel with them, who can't endure long periods in this freezing weather. He's ruthless to the enemy but holds his own people in high regard, absolutely avoiding non-combat deaths in his team," Cas pondered aloud.

"Makes sense. Should we pursue eastward? Should we consult the General's opinion?" the officer inquired.

Cas thought for a mont, feeling sothing was amiss, and considered it better to seek advice. Two heads are better than one, especially when it involves an experienced and outstanding superior. He took out the satellite phone to make the call, and before long, soone picked up. Cas asked them to transfer the call to Nuoqi imdiately.

Soon after, Nuoqi's voice ca through the phone. Cas quickly relayed the situation in detail, avoiding any analysis to prevent affecting Nuoqi's judgnt. Nuoqi's thoughts aligned with Cas's but still asked, "What is your opinion?"

Cas shared his thoughts, and realizing they matched his own, Nuoqi felt more confident in his judgnt. However, there was a nagging feeling that sothing was wrong, though he couldn't pinpoint it after more reflection, so he said, "Focus on investigating the east while deploying a Snow Bear Team to the west to check, just in case."

"Understood." Cas felt inexplicably at ease hearing Nuoqi's steady, mature orders and imdiately directed a Snow Bear Team to head west with single soldier radios, while others pursued east.

Cas overlooked one detail: the exit was by a cliff with little cover, not only under their country's satellite surveillance but also Huaxia Country's. Luo Zheng was aware that the exit would surely be exposed—it was just a matter of ti—and had specifically instructed Lan Xing to keep close watch on the exit location. This deploynt was discovered by Lan Xing and promptly reported to Luo Zheng.

Resting in a dense forest, Luo Zheng and others received Lan Xing's report, chuckling indifferently. After marching overnight for over a hundred kiloters, everyone was exhausted, but as long as the pursuers weren't nurous, there was little to fear. All travel traces along the way were wiped out, and with the winds picking up after midnight, snow was stirred on the ground, completely erasing any traces. Catching up with them wouldn't be easy; any slight detour would leave them unnoticed.

Everyone stayed perfectly still, hiding in the woods, sitting on the ground covered in white cloaks, blending in with the surrounding stones and bushes, making it hard for satellites to detect. The enemy's investigation focus was east, aning reconnaissance planes and ard helicopters wouldn't co west.

Reconnaissance planes and ard helicopters that had infrared thermal imaging capabilities would spot them no matter how well hidden they were. But now, Luo Zheng exchanged a glance with Lan Xue and turned to Wu Jin, saying, "Captain, heading east, we can reach the enemy's interior in three days. If they can't find us in three days, they'll start investigating westward, aning we have three days to march without detection."

"Hm, you really can predict the enemy's thoughts, no wonder you always turn danger into safety. What do you plan to do with these three days?" Wu Jin smiled.

The team exchanged a friendly smile, all eyes on Luo Zheng, including the surrounding operatives who perked up to listen. Luo Zheng thought for a mont and said, "During these three days, the enemy's planes and satellites will surely focus east, so the scouting team at a hundred kiloters distance can be ignored. We can march fast without worries, but what about our brothers' injuries?"

"The hot spring improved the wounds a bit, but things aren't looking good," Shadow replied quietly.

"Hm, if we solve the food problem, eating well will boost recovery. Also, I'll gather herbs along the way to enhance blood and energy, boil them with ga animals, which should help a bit. Three days later, the enemy will focus west, and we should be prepared to face detection. We'll have to improvise," Luo Zheng said helplessly.

"Any way to resolve this?" Lan Xue asked softly, looking at Luo Zheng with hopeful eyes.

"Resolve it?" Luo Zheng looked at Lan Xue surprised.

"Yes, make the enemy believe we're in the east, even if it delays them by two days," Lan Xue added.

"That's an idea! Let think," Luo Zheng said joyfully.

"Let's all think of sothing, delaying for two days would help; five days later, our reinforcent should arrive, just in ti to regroup, increasing our chance of success," Wu Jin concurred.

Everyone agreed, sinking into thought, when suddenly Luo Zheng spoke, "There's a way, but it might involve so sacrifice."

"What way? Is the sacrifice significant?" Wu Jin eagerly asked Luo Zheng. "Tell us first; we'll evaluate it, and implent it if suitable. Otherwise, it's good for brainstorming too."

"Have special agents cause a stir along the borders of the forest, but not too conspicuous," Luo Zheng said seriously, seeing the team wasn't quite understanding, he continued, "Think about it, if we successfully get out of the forest into inhabited areas, what would happen?"

"To avoid exposure, we'd certainly move undercover, disguising ourselves. To feed ourselves, we'd use others' supplies. You're saying?" Wu Jin suddenly had an epiphany of Luo Zheng's plan, exclaid with delight, "This can work perfectly; just have special agents burn down a room, knock out soone in a farmhouse, steal their food, creating a false trace of us crossing through, if done discreetly and realistically, it can certainly divert the enemy's attention, buying us at least two days."

"If agents make small distractions towards the capital from the forest, like hijacking a car and abandoning it roadside, it surely draws enemy focus there as if we passed through, possibly earning so extra days. But keep it subtle to avoid backfire; the idea is good, execution is key," Lan Xue said excitedly, looking at Luo Zheng with affection.

"Execution falls to national security; they won't make the sa mistake again. Our people can't make it in ti," Wu Jin proposed thoughtfully, glancing at Luo Zheng and adding, "It's crucial; you're the commander, you decide."

"Okay." Luo Zheng agreed. Even if it fails, gaining just a day helps more than not trying.

"Good." Wu Jin concurred, signaling the headquarters.

Looking around at the team, Luo Zheng said seriously, "Brothers, in the coming three days, we must move swiftly, any problems?"