Strongest Soldier King Chapter 1726 1726: Strategic Judgment

For nations with formidable comprehensive strength, precision air strikes have almost beco the first choice in modern warfare. After pinpoint eliminations of targets, ground forces advance, reducing casualties and swiftly ending battles—why not? Excluding small-scale infiltration battles and poor countries, given Sam Country's war prowess and repeated combat thods, everyone recognized Captain Li's proposal, but upon hearing Luo Zheng have other opinions, their curiosity was piqued, and they looked toward Luo Zheng in surprise.

Luo Zheng organized his thoughts and continued: "Everyone, this is an anti-terrorism mission, not a war between countries. Sam Country doesn't need to make big moves; it can't afford to lose face. Deploying so many troops with such massive action is already the limit. Further escalation would invite ridicule from other countries, but they also can't afford to lose. So what do you think will happen?"

"Stop teasing us, just say it directly." Captain Li said with a curious smile.

"Sam Country wants to win this war but can't bear to expand the war's scale and level. Given the current deploynt, they can't defeat us temporarily. The greatest possibility isn't imdiately escalating the war, but negotiations, dragging out ti through negotiations while seeking approval from their country's two assemblies to secretly deploy troops." Luo Zheng said seriously.

"Delay through negotiations, secret deploynt?" Captain Li pondered in surprise.

"It's entirely possible. Sam Country can't afford to lose, so they won't end the war. Their current forces are insufficient, and moving more troops requires approval from the assemblies, and must be done discreetly—not openly—requiring ti, which they lack the most. If we counterattack, they'd be very passive. Negotiations are undoubtedly the best ans of delay." Lan Xue concurred with supplents.

"Seems right." Captain Li nodded in agreent as well, with sharp eyes looking toward the trenches ahead, pondering and adding, "Sam Country relies heavily on missiles, helicopters, and ground forces. Currently, missiles are temporarily ineffective on us; helicopters have been shot down and sending more would be suicidal. Ground forces find it challenging to advance, requiring imnse costs, which Sam Country wouldn't bear, yet they can't afford to lose. They don't want to lose, and they can't afford to lose. Negotiations are indeed the best choice."

"But I estimate Jackson won't give up. He will launch a fierce attack before orders arrive, so we must firmly block the enemy's ground forces from an overall assault." Luo Zheng reminded seriously.

"Would they use nuclear bombs?" Hook asked worryingly.

"Not for now. Using nuclear bombs signifies escalating the war, transcending re anti-terrorism. Imagine Sam Country employing nuclear bombs for anti-terrorism—how could they save face if this gets out? Admit their ground forces aren't effective and can't defeat terrorists?" Luo Zheng smiled.

Hook's greatest concern was nuclear bombs; hearing Luo Zheng's analysis, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and laughed: "Then why should we fear them? If we fight, we fight; if we negotiate, we negotiate—it doesn't matter. We also need ti to recover our strength, right? What do you say we do next? I'll follow your lead."

"Resist the enemy's fierce attack. Jackson, for his career and honor, will surely madly counterattack. If we don't block his counterattack, we'll be passive." Luo Zheng seriously advised.

"No problem, I'll imdiately disseminate this to prepare everyone psychologically." Hook's face took on a serious expression; after seeing Luo Zheng nod in agreent, he imdiately took out a radio to contact his subordinates.

Luo Zheng looked in the direction of the trenches, which had returned to silence with no one in sight. Suddenly, Blue Star's urgent reminder ca through the earpiece: "Bad news, the enemy missile base is active again."

"Damn it, they really won't give up. Hook, the enemy is about to use missiles again; imdiately have everyone retreat and abandon the positions." Luo Zheng's face darkened, and he roared angrily.

"Understood." Hook quickly replied.

Before long, those hidden in the trenches quickly crawled out and dashed frantically toward the caves. The missile's devastating power, witnessed by everyone, should not be underestimated—this huge valley was bombarded into pits, human flesh and blood definitely couldn't withstand it. Through his earpiece, Luo Zheng roared: "Brothers, retreat temporarily."

"Roger that." Those dispersed brothers began retreating as well.

Soon, countless personnel sward into the cave, with Luo Zheng and others also marching toward it following the main forces. While running, everyone heard a ground-shattering explosion, causing the earth to tremble, making it difficult to maintain footing, bodies swayed until they braced against the cave walls, stabilizing their center of gravity, too late to dust off fallen soil, shouting and reminding one another as they continued rushing forward.

"Boom!" Another massive explosion sounded, shaking more soil from the cave roof. Fortunately, the cave was large and mainly composed of interlocking rocks, appearing very solid. Only dirt from rock crevices fell; otherwise, it would be problematic.

Everyone reached the cave's depths, crouching along its walls, holding their guns; they seed in good spirits, having endured a previous missile attack, their ntal resilience improved significantly. Luo Zheng and other officers gathered together, maintaining solemn silence with darkened faces.

"Hook, reassure everyone's emotions." Luo Zheng expressed concern, glancing at the troops, reminding Hook.

"Rest assured, brothers will be fine." Hook assured but still reminded nearby officers a few tis, who then responded, turned, and left to soothe the troops.

"Brothers, the enemy's final frenzy—Jackson's all-out strike, after missile attacks, will surely be helicopter and ground troops advancing. Outside trenches may be first occupied by the enemy, we must adjust our combat sequence, everyone listen to my command." Luo Zheng said seriously. Seeing everyone turning to him, he continued: "Heavy machine guns charge first, followed by anti-aircraft forces."

"Understood." Everyone nodded in agreent.

"I have quite a few heavy machine guns as well; should we engage together?" Hook inquired beside him.

"Yes, all heavy machine gunners advance to the front of the cave, prepare to charge, then anti-aircraft forces next, including Red Banner Six and all RPGs. Heavy machine gunners provide retaliatory fire, anti-aircraft forces take down helicopters. After repelling the enemy, others rush forward to seize the trenches." Luo Zheng explained fiercely.

"Yes." All officers affird solemnly, another massive explosion echoed outside, indicating the enemy's attacks hadn't ended. Officers quickly adjusted troop deploynts per Luo Zheng's instructions.

Everyone sward into the cave; to achieve orderly counterasures, they needed to rearrange positions. Heavy machine guns and anti-aircraft forces swiftly approached the cave exit, with others falling back, establishing a retaliatory order, everyone heard another resounding explosion outside, feeling tense yet unafraid, their grip on weapons tightened, eyes filled with fervent murderous aura.