The team rapidly started operating, improving the fortifications per Luo Zheng's requirents. Captain Li and Hook took charge of the main tasks, leaving Luo Zheng sowhat idle. He stepped out onto the open area outside the valley, looking up at the towering mountains and steep cliffs, pondering that this was a dead end. There was only one passage in, so once the defense points were constructed, it wouldn't be easy for the enemy to break in easily. The rest was just the mountaintop.
"Do you think the enemy might infiltrate from the mountain top?" Luo Zheng softly asked Lan Xue, who was standing beside him, as he sank into deep thought.
"It's totally possible. For Special Forces, a rope is all they need. Even if discovered, it's not a problem as long as there's cover from an ard helicopter. This is also a weakness and needs to be strengthened. We can build firepower points halfway up the mountain, not needing many people at each point. Primarily for anti-air defense and secondly for shooting down climbing enemies. Use a cave as the main firepoint, which isn't hard to dig; you can just blow it up with explosives," Lan Xue suggested.
"Makes sense," Luo Zheng said seriously. At this mont, Scholar and Farr hurried over to report, looking exhausted but high in spirit. Luo Zheng glanced at them, relieved that no one was missing, and explained Lan Xue's suggestion by pointing to the surrounding mountainside. He added, "The cliffs are steep, but we can't let our guard down. This task is yours, and you decide where the firepower points will be."
"Understood," Scholar and Farr exchanged looks, seriously saluted, and then began to discuss in low voices. This kind of task might be difficult for the Hook Tribe, but it posed no problem for Scholar and Farr. Ropes for climbing, grenades for blowing caves, and soldier shovels for digging—how to excavate and deploy the firepower points was clear in their minds.
Luo Zheng confidently assigned the task to Scholar and Farr, knowing that with well-trained Special Forces mbers on hand, it was much easier to deploy, at least not worrying about anyone doing a bad job. Then, seeing Monk and Gardener rush over, many with bloodstained clothes—whose blood was unclear—hurriedly greeted them with Lan Xue.
"Is everything alright?" Luo Zheng called out concernedly from a distance.
"Nothing serious, a few got nicked by shrapnel. Just scratches, already taken care of; they'll be fine after a couple of days' rest," Gardener answered, feeling warm inside and hurriedly saluting.
Luo Zheng walked up uneasily, carefully checking the injured brothers. Although they were unfamiliar, they were comrades through life and death, executing orders without compromise. Fortunately, none seriously injured, and he breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "It's good there's no major problem. Have the injured rest well. Are the others up for a new task?"
"No problem. The brothers are all busy. What are we waiting for? Give the order," Monk said seriously.
"Good on you. I have a mission for you: set up so Hidden Soldier Caves near the cliffs around the valley. Use explosives to blow them; we don't have much ti to lose a bit of ammo. If enemies launch an aerial attack, those in the caves can counterattack. Each cave should hold around twenty people, and make sure they're ready by tonight," Luo Zheng instructed solemnly, as cliff firepoints weren't flexible enough. He worried they couldn't fend off the enemy. With the underground caves, it should be manageable.
"Understood," Monk and Gardener realized the task's importance and fully agreed.
"Off you go," Luo Zheng shouted with so excitent. With these brothers helping, the battle might not be unwinnable. Even in death, it would be glorious to take a few big teeth from Sam's Country.
Gardener and others agreed and saluted, then led the troops to discuss the deploynt. Timing the excavation of Hidden Soldier Caves was crucial—easy to dig but effective in concealnt. Luo Zheng trusted they could handle the tasks and left with Lan Xue, assured.
"Should we check the canyon passage?" Lan Xue reminded.
"No need, wait a mont," Luo Zheng's eyes glimred with intelligence. After contemplating briefly, he said, "The enemy knows we're building substantial fortifications here. We must create sothing distracting to divert their attention."
"Are you planning to act overnight?" Lan Xue asked, surprised at Luo Zheng.
"Yes, don't you think it's suitable?" Luo Zheng asked back.
"No, attacking at night benefits us. But what is your objective?" Lan Xue curiously pursued.
"Capture hostages for an exchange," Luo Zheng's face turned cold. Thinking of Ghost Hand and other brothers suffering, he added, "Once the battle begins, we likely won't have ti or chance to capture hostages. So, I plan to capture as many as possible tonight to exchange for our brothers. Do you think this is feasible?"
"It's a great idea. With enough hostages, the enemy will be passive and will have to exchange prisoners, as they can't withstand the pressure. But where do we catch so many hostages? And how do we act?" Lan Xue asked, surprised.
"Don't forget we have many brothers outside. We can take the Mountain Eagle Team, along with Shadow, Snow Fox, and Drunkard outside, et with the troops, and then decide on action. What do you think?" Luo Zheng said seriously.
"Sure, we're idle here anyway. We might as well go out to divert the enemy's attention. If enough hostages are captured, publicly announce this under the Aladdin terrorist na and request an exchange. Ghost Hand and the others are labeled as Aladdin terrorists, and with enough hostages, the enemy would inevitably compromise. This could be perfect. Will this affect your original strategy?"
"Not much. I'm worried delays might cause issues. The Dark Prison isn't a place for people, and our brothers must be rescued ASAP. Once the enemy's army surrounds us, the outco is uncertain. As the battle changes, so must our plan. Don't you think?" Luo Zheng asked solemnly.
Lan Xue thought for a mont and said, "Yes, we only need to deploy our National Blade mbers. We all have night vision devices, making action convenient. Without Hook Tribe to delay us, we can move much faster. Capturing two hostages each equals over a hundred, enough to exchange our brothers."
"Exactly, just as I thought. Let's do it." Luo Zheng said with fierce resolve. They nodded in tacit agreent, eyes burning with battle intent.
"Mountain Eagle!" Luo Zheng called through the earpiece.
"Here." Nearby, Mountain Eagle was quick to respond, turned around to see Luo Zheng signaling, and ran over, puzzled, "What's up?"
"Put on the enemy's gear and co with ," Luo Zheng instructed, briefly explaining the operation plan.
Upon hearing the plan to capture hostages and rescue people, Mountain Eagle readily nodded, his face brimming with intense battle spirit.
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