Missile attacks already gave Luo Zheng a headache, and he didn't expect the reconnaissance team to be Pot Lid Head. If it were an ordinary reconnaissance unit, Luo Zheng would just wait for reinforcents and use Special Forces tactics to take them out. But now that the scouts turn out to be Pot Lid Head, the arriving Special Forces may not be able to match them unless it's the National Blade Soldier King Team, but the Soldier King Team only has fifty people, while Hook ntioned that these small reconnaissance units have over a hundred people, how to fight?
Thinking about this, Luo Zheng couldn't help but feel a headache. If there were only one or two Pot Lid Head Special Warfare Groups, with others being normal Special Forces reconnaissance teams, it wouldn't be a problem. But Luo Zheng didn't dare to gamble; if all ten or more were Pot Lid Head, an incorrect judgnt would lead his brothers into a deadly situation.
But, how to fight against more than ten Pot Lid Heads? Moreover, there are over a thousand troops closing in, controlling support and missile aid. Facing such strong enemies, the Hook Tribe almost stood no chance. This result worried Luo Zheng even more. Seeing Hook coming over with a serious expression, Luo Zheng went up to et him, confiding his worries truthfully and added, "The enemy cos fiercely, very powerful, hard to deal with. You need to be ntally prepared."
"Well, at worst, we die. Anyway, these bastards won't spare our tribe. Instead of sitting and waiting to die, why not fight back? Just tell how to fight, I don't understand these battles, entirely relying on your command." Hook, having heard Luo Zheng's analysis, beca extrely solemn and quickly said.
"First, imdiately order your troops that if they find a small unit, don't engage, withdraw quickly, and sneak attack after linking with a team of more than a hundred; can't attack directly, use grenades for a quick battle. Second, escort the tribespeople to nearby caves to hide, avoiding missile attacks. Third, we must hurry to the front lines to join the main force." Luo Zheng's face beca stern, speaking coldly.
"Understood, the tribespeople are hiding scattered as you said earlier, in more than a dozen caves with underground rivers, good ventilation, and many branches inside, making it hard to detect. We've stored food and firewood and other supplies, hiding safely for a month is not a problem. They should be well hidden by now, with two thousand people scattered around for protection." Hook quickly explained.
"That's good, let's go." Luo Zheng said in a deep voice, walking ahead.
"Alright." Hook agreed, quickly following.
The team began another forced march. Unknowingly, two hours had passed, the team felt a bit fatigued, continuous forced marches coupled with high-intensity combat, the team struggled to cope. Luo Zheng had no choice but to let the team rest in place. After Hook arranged for sentries and patrols, he found Luo Zheng.
Luo Zheng was leaning against a big tree, eyes closed for rest. The continuous march and battle had exhausted his physical and ntal strength imnsely. Feeling soone approaching, he opened his eyes to find Hook, and couldn't help but ask, "Sothing up?"
"I'm contemplating if these Pot Lid Heads you ntioned are really that formidable; maybe they've already infiltrated our rear. Once civilians are discovered, would they mobilize missiles for an attack?" Hook asked worriedly, eyes filled with somber concern.
"For now, they won't. The battle has just started, attacking civilians would be aningless for them, as exposure would affect their image and prestige internationally. At the last stage of the battle, winning would an they won't attack civilians and will pretend to be righteous, showing concern; losing, they'd beco ruthless and reveal missiles." Luo Zheng replied softly, slowly closing his eyes, too exhausted from days without good rest.
"You're right, then I'm relieved, let's discuss what's next later." Hook sighed in relief. Seeing Luo Zheng resting with closed eyes, he refrained from disturbing further, sat beside him, leaned back against the tree with eyes closed to rest.
Not sure how much ti passed, Luo Zheng sensed light before his eyes, surrounded by the cheerful chirps of birds and beasts. He couldn't help but open his eyes, finding it was already daylight. Sunlight streaming through the gaps in the leaves pierced the thin morning mist, emanating colorful rays, truly beautiful. The green leaves fluttered with the morning breeze, rustling, and on the treetops, a flock of birds chirped, frolicking in harmony.
"Wake up, have a bite." Lan Xue softly said beside him, handing a compressed biscuit.
Luo Zheng took a bite, chewing slowly. The flavor of these compressed biscuits wasn't good, but they filled one up, which was enough. On the battlefield, there's no room for pickiness; to survive, even raw at must be eaten, let alone compressed biscuits. At this mont, Hook ca over, speaking gravely, "We've connected with my people; the valley of the tribe has been occupied by the enemy, our people scattered in the forest, the tribe entirely evacuated, what's next?"
"The enemy just occupied the valley?" Luo Zheng was shocked, looking at Hook, seeing his expression not intending to lie, full of grief. He asked gravely, "Tell , what exactly happened?"
"I arranged a thousand upfront to block the enemy, another thousand on the flanks for a maneuver attack. Supposedly, even if we couldn't win, we could still block their offensive. But the enemy used missile attacks, directly destroying our frontal defensive positions, then sent ard helicopters, ground troops launched a full-scale assault. My folks couldn't withstand, with major losses, had to retreat. The flanking troops saw the worsening situation, dared not engage, and have withdrawn. The enemy rested overnight, occupied our tribe's valley early this morning." Hook said with a face of grief, speaking lowly.
"So that's how it is." Luo Zheng frowned, contemplating deeply. Under Sam Country's air-ground cooperation, the Hook Tribe absolutely couldn't withstand, no matter how many, it's never enough against bombardnt.
"Our brothers scattered in the forest awaiting orders, what next?" Hook asked angrily in a hushed voice, looking at Luo Zheng with eyes full of anticipation, hoping Luo Zheng could break the deadlock and turn the tide.
The valley being occupied ant Hook Tribe's ho base was lost, politically indicating failure, but militarily not entirely defeated yet. Everyone raided Sam Country's logistics base, eliminating three to four hundred people, a few fighter jets, at best it was evenly matched. The battle isn't over, Luo Zheng focused, asking, "What's the troop's morale?"
"Our brothers are furious, shouting to fight back." Hook said solemnly.
"Fighting back is definitely out of the question, the enemy has already seized the valley, constructing defensive positions. Without air attack capabilities, your people would be marching to death. Imdiately command everyone to retreat fifty kiloters and scatter using small-unit tactics, cautious of satellites detecting and provoking missile and helicopter attacks, in one word, disperse and conceal." Luo Zheng quickly advised, eyes flashing with determination.
"Disperse and conceal?" Hook contemplated suspiciously for a mont before asking, "Alright, but in the end, it's not a long-term plan. Enemy's small reconnaissance forces are also very formidable, like the Pot Lid Head Special Warfare Group you ntioned. Gathering too few people would be consud by them, how many is appropriate? The key is what's next?"
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