At dusk, the setting sun was like blood, the sky was filled with twilight clouds, a myriad of sunset rays poured over the vast forest, incredibly enchanting. The dense woods beca lively, all sorts of birds and beasts ca out chirping happily, frolicking and calling their mates, high in the sky, a large bird let out a strange cry and swooped towards a cliff, landing on a big rock, cautiously watching the dense forest ahead, where a fully ard team appeared.
In the team, the leader was wearing a camouflage suit, his face was covered with war paint, advancing in an arrowhead formation, holding an 88 sniper rifle, his sharp eyes vigilantly scanning his surroundings, extrely cautious. Following behind were three n and a woman, naly Luo Zheng, Captain Li, Hook, and Lan Xue, while opening the path ahead was the Mountain Eagle Team.
"Ahead is where we enter the valley," Hook observed the surrounding terrain and said.
"Get in touch with the troops imdiately to avoid any misunderstanding," Luo Zheng reminded.
Hook responded and went to contact the troops with a walkie-talkie, and everyone continued on their way. After a dozen minutes, a locally dressed ard team appeared ahead, it was the Hook Tribe's Ard, Hook excitedly went up to greet them and, after a brief chat with the welcoming party, excitedly told Luo Zheng, who ca over: "Troops have already retreated here and are resting in the valley."
"Great, quickly arrange for people to guard around, await the troops' return, and also, monitor the surroundings, be wary of the enemy catching up, and give a warning imdiately if anything is discovered," Luo Zheng quickly reminded.
"Understood," Hook answered, exchanging a few hurried words with the welcoming team, which nodded and quickly disappeared into the surrounding dense forest. Having grown up in this prival forest, everyone was very familiar with it, moving with agility.
Luo Zheng watched the disappearing team with a satisfied smile, the mbers of the Hook Tribe's Ard were naturally adept at jungle warfare, with so training, their combat effectiveness could be greatly improved, boosting his confidence for the coming battles, and he signaled the troops to continue on their way.
Soon, they entered the valley, and Luo Zheng, observing the narrow valley and the steep cliffs on both sides, fell into contemplation. Everyone knew Luo Zheng was pondering sothing, so they kept silent and did not disturb him. The team continued to march forward, encountering several guard posts along the way, with people coming out to greet Hook.
The guard posts were rudintary, just small sheds in relatively flat areas to shelter from rain and sun, with stones piled up around as cover, each post having few people. Luo Zheng frowned while looking at these posts. They were absolutely adequate for defending against wild beast attacks ordinarily, but the enemy was from Sam Country.
The team continued to move forward, with Luo Zheng contemplating new defensive asures as they unknowingly reached inside the valley. More people ca out to et them, including old people and children, as well as ard personnel, all displaying sincere smiles. Luo Zheng could tell that Hook commanded great respect within the tribe, capable of mobilizing both civilian and military support.
Bao Li, who was stationed in the valley, also ca out, and after exchanging a few pleasantries, Luo Zheng saw that many of his own people had returned, secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Knowing that the enemy could attack at any ti, he was unwilling to delay, quickly pulling Hook aside and whispering: "Hurry and set up a eting with the officers, imdiately."
"Understood," Hook promptly agreed and called upon the returning officers as they headed toward the cave.
Upon entering the cave, which was the sa spacious chamber as before, everyone gathered around a huge stone seat and turned their gaze towards Luo Zheng. Without holding back, Luo Zheng quickly stated: "Hook, please translate for everyone, two things must be addressed urgently: First, evacuate the won, the elderly, and children from here imdiately, relocating them to other hideouts. Second, revamp the guard posts, reinforce them, and dig them into bomb shelters, my people will provide guidance."
"Alright," upon hearing that these were beneficial asures for his tribe, Hook glanced gratefully at Luo Zheng and swiftly conveyed the ssage to his fellow attendees, who nodded in agreent.
Luo Zheng looked toward Captain Li, who nodded knowingly and said, "No problem, civil engineering is our specialty, rest assured, however, it will take so ti and the engineering shovels are insufficient."
"All of our unit's engineering shovels will be at your disposal, this matter is critical, we need imdiate action, working through the night. I estimate the enemy will co in at most three days, launching a full assault, possibly even sooner, we cannot afford to be careless. There are several bends at the valley entrance that are ideal for constructing fortifications, let's make use of those, and other crucial points as well, with a defense point every three kiloters, is that feasible?" Luo Zheng proposed gravely.
"Three kiloters? I believe that's doable, each defense point should ideally accommodate around a hundred people, split between the left and right sides, forming interlaced firepower, fifty people on each side, too many wouldn't be suitable either," Captain Li agreed, nodding.
"Alright, you have full responsibility, select just ten spots, so we'll have a total of ten defense points, remove the unwanted guard posts to prevent thinning out the forces, negating defense objectives, deeply dig caves for air defense, and ensure retreat routes," Luo Zheng seriously reminded. Upon seeing Captain Li nodding, he continued to address Hook: "Mobilize the young and strong around here, as well as your troops, everyone must spring into action, working overnight."
"Understood," knowing the importance of this matter, Hook solemnly agreed.
"If there are no other issues, let's adjourn, ti is of the essence, everyone must hasten, the returning troops must also be imdiately involved in construction and repair of fortifications, I'm relying on you," Luo Zheng earnestly told Captain Li.
"Rest assured, I guarantee the completion of the task," Captain Li responded seriously.
"Hook, do you rember the Golden Soup Poison we used last ti? It's boiled with feces, adding so poisonous grass to it, which hastens wound festering and prevents healing, prepare as much as possible, and also, only bury flammable materials near the defense points along the valley passage, no need to bury them throughout, this also requires prompt attention," Luo Zheng sternly instructed.
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away," Hook hurriedly agreed, suddenly thinking of sothing, and pressed further: "Should we add more things, like poisonous insects and ants?"
"Yes, animal carcasses can also be thrown into the boil. Whatever cos out, we'll see what luck brings, we can't worry about anything else, adjourn if there's nothing more," Luo Zheng agreed without hesitation. With the war reaching this stage, everyone must do their utmost, maximizing their own strengths. As for whether it offends the heavens or not, it can't be helped; what war doesn't have casualties? Facing extermination, does it still matter how the enemies die?
"Got it," Hook eagerly agreed, enthusiastically instructing the officers beside him.
After the eting, everyone went out to prepare, while Luo Zheng was engrossed in observing the terrain map drawn with charcoal on the giant stone, deeply absorbed in thought. The enemy's onslaught was fierce, compelling a reconsideration of a more comprehensive Counterattack Plan.
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