Luo Zheng didn't answer Lan Xue's question right away. Instead, he spread out the map, pointed at the streets on it, and said, "Retreating isn't difficult. Once everyone succeeds, imdiately enter the city, then disperse and break out in pairs to look after each other. Once we blend into the city, there are plenty of ways to retreat."
"What you say makes sense, but there are risks. After all, Sam Country is not to be underestimated. Their information warfare and mobility are very strong. We need to enhance the retreat insurance. Any ideas?" Lan Xue calmly reminded.
"I've thought about this problem. A power outage—a city that suddenly loses power, combined with explosions everywhere—everyone would think it's a terrorist attack and wouldn't dare to go out. As long as people don't go out, the risk of exposure decreases. The whole city would be in panic, and it wouldn't be a problem for us to find a car and leave. Even if Sam Country has surveillance, they won't figure out which car is ours," Luo Zheng explained seriously.
"With this insurance, the problem isn't too big." Lan Xue reassured herself after a mont of serious contemplation. With everyone's abilities and relevant training in behind-enemy-lines operations and retreats, they knew which thod to use under which circumstances. There's no need to worry; a blackout would increase their chances of a successful retreat.
"That's roughly the plan. Do you think there's anything else to add?" Luo Zheng asked earnestly.
"I need so ti to think and do a proper simulation. After all, it's still early; let's discuss it when they arrive." Lan Xue thought deeply. Since it concerned her father's rescue and ensuring their brothers' safety, she didn't dare to be careless and fell into deep thought.
Luo Zheng nodded understandingly and continued running simulations of the plan. Ti slipped by unnoticed. Luo Zheng called Little Ma for a midnight snack, and then everyone went back to their rooms to sleep. The next day, the three of them wandered around the area to familiarize themselves with the terrain. After dinner, they returned to the guest room to rest.
Around nine in the evening, everyone gathered. To avoid exposure, everyone waited in the car with the curtains drawn. Ghost Hand, Snow Leopard, and two deputy captains, Niu Gang and Shi Tao, got out without bringing anything and wearing civilian clothes, looking inconspicuous. The four took the elevator to the rooftop.
The arrival of his brothers brought great relief to Luo Zheng's heart. They sat down on the sofa, all eyes on Luo Zheng. Ghost Hand asked excitedly, "Bro, is it ti for action? We've got all our gear and are ready to move. What's the plan? Give the order."
"Exactly, the brothers can't wait any longer," Snow Bear said with a cheerful smile.
Luo Zheng made a gesture for silence and gave Little Ma a look. Little Ma quietly went to the door and suddenly opened it to check. There was no one outside. He said to Luo Zheng, "It's safe. I'll keep watch outside; you guys talk," and then he left, closing the door behind him.
"This guy is pretty sharp. Why not let him participate?" Ghost Hand asked Luo Zheng curiously.
"He's an intelligence officer, not suitable for this kind of operation," Luo Zheng said offhandedly, glancing at the door as his expression turned serious. He scanned the four of them and said earnestly, "I'll go over the operation plan now."
Everyone perked up their ears to listen carefully; it was a matter of great importance, and no one dared to be careless. Luo Zheng detailed the plan and finally added, "If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask."
The plan was extensive and ticulous, though a bit hard for everyone to digest at once. They pondered seriously, given that the mission was about their brothers' survival and successful completion. After a while, Ghost Hand's expression turned stern, and he said seriously, "There are ten elents in the whole plan. Each elent is very clear, but there's one question that needs verification."
"Go ahead," Luo Zheng asked seriously, eager to find any flaw before the operation to improve success rates.
"The attack mainly relies on helicopters, which makes sense. The train speed is too fast; only a faster vehicle can counter it for effective targeting and shooting. But, after the train turns, it's three minutes to the high-voltage line tower. Why are our people ambushed here? Is there sothing deeper?" Ghost Hand asked.
"Exactly, if the train passengers don't co out after the train turns, and we rush up to install the Button Bombs, we won't be attacked. If enemies erge from the carriages early, they can stand on both sides of the train. Those ambushed can take them out first before boarding. People can also stand on the roof, but I worry the helicopter might not be able to target those on the roof. These people, being high up, would be a threat to those on the ground, who would struggle to aim at them. So, we can run a wire across the tower, just one foot above the train roof, to knock everyone on the roof off," Luo Zheng explained.
Everyone beca excited upon hearing this.
"It makes sense. Ambushed enemies on the sides can be dealt with. If the helicopter can't target the ones on the roof, we can knock them off with the wire. The wire is like a tripwire; the faster the train, the greater the intercepting force against those on the roof. As long as the wire is strong enough, it can knock off however many there are," Ghost Hand said excitedly.
"From the tower to the castle takes about two minutes, so we only have one minute to plant the bombs. Fortunately, the train runs smoothly, so casually tossing the Button Bombs there won't cause them to fall off, but how many do we need?" Snow Leopard pondered.
"How many are there?" Luo Zheng asked deeply.
"Each brought fifty; two teams would make over a thousand," Snow Leopard answered.
"Use half; five hundred Button Bombs are equivalent to five hundred high-explosive hand grenades. The combined shockwave should overturn the castle. Keep the rest in reserve; no one knows what the situation will be later. Everyone set the devices up; they must all detonate simultaneously," Luo Zheng said with murderous intent, getting excited thinking about five hundred Button Bombs going off at once, his fighting spirit surging.
"Alright, let's do it! This ti we'll teach those bastards a good lesson," Snow Leopard eagerly agreed.
Everyone's blood was boiling, while Lan Xue, with a heavy look, thoughtfully glanced at everyone and asked, "Think carefully, any vulnerabilities or problems we've missed?"
Everyone's expressions turned serious, plunging into deep thought again. Suddenly, Niu Gang said, "The sixty people on the train rely entirely on helicopter air strikes. What if the helicopter runs into trouble?"
"Then it'll have to be resolved with manpower," Luo Zheng replied seriously, looking at everyone.
Everyone's expressions turned stern, their brows furrowing. Sixty people aren't a small number; ambushing them is a huge challenge. Even if they're taken out, there's no ti to plant explosives, a significant problem.
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