Arrogance on the battlefield would only alienate one's comrades, and Song Li's words imdiately elicited dissatisfaction among those around him. Shan Hu's gaze toward Song Li darkened as he stealthily drew his pistol. Had it not been for Luo Zheng's apt command, constantly covering the rear and assisting in completing missions, Ghost Team would have been long gone. Watching Song Li's smug smirk, Shan Hu could hardly restrain himself from drawing his gun to vent his frustration on Luo Zheng's behalf.
Fortunately, at that mont, a phone rang. Luo Zheng glanced at it and answered quickly. He heard Captain Wu say, "I have inquired about Song Li's situation. The Group Army Commander is not here, he is at the military commission. Commissioner Song proposed, and the appointnt was passed unanimously at the assembly, right and proper. But it's undeniable, the Song family wishes to stage a coup." As soone familiar with the rivalry between Luo Zheng and the Song family, Captain Wu couldn't help but cautiously remind Luo Zheng.
"What happens next?" Luo Zheng didn't care about whether they were staging a coup or not, the key was what to do next. He couldn't help but ask, "Do I hand over the items to them and return to the unit imdiately?"
"No, turn on the speakerphone, let everyone listen, now," Captain Wu imdiately negated.
Luo Zheng was startled, gestured for everyone to gather around, and turned on the speakerphone. A robust voice transmitted through the phone: "Soldiers, I am the Group Army Commander. I believe you recognize my voice. Now, under the authority of the Group Army Commander, I hereby formally revoke Song Li's command and appoint the forr Ghost Team leader, Ghost, as the new Commander. I hope you will perform valiantly. I am waiting for your good news at the Command Center."
"Yes!" Scholar, Farr, Gardener, and Monk responded excitedly, their eyes eagerly turning to Luo Zheng. At that mont, everyone realized the extent of Luo Zheng's influence, even managing to engage the Commander and earning his trust, becoming the leader of this operation.
After hanging up, Scholar, Farr, Monk, and Gardener solemnly saluted Luo Zheng, exclaiming, "Captain, please give your instructions." Luo Zheng had already earned their trust in a previous contest and had beco the nominal team leader. Accepting Luo Zheng's command again, they faced no psychological barriers and were all fueled by fervor.
"We are all brothers in life and death, no need for formalities," Luo Zheng breathed a sigh of relief but also felt imnse pressure on his shoulders. How could he lead everyone back alive? He gazed at Song Li, whose face was ashen, and began to deliberate.
Knowing Luo Zheng's nature, Scholar and the others recognized that he was formulating a strategy. They did not disturb him but waited patiently. Hearing gunfire not far away—they knew it was the Ghost Team intercepting the enemy—they too took on a grave expression, looking at Luo Zheng, awaiting his command.
"Have squads pull snipers to intercept, make sure to keep the enemy beyond a 500-ter line and buy ti. Does anyone have a map? Who has a satellite phone?" Luo Zheng's eyes narrowed, his voice fierce.
"Yes," responded Scholar and the others, imdiately calling their own squad's snipers through their headsets to assist. After Farr had arranged the snipers, he looked at Song Li and said calmly, "Major Song, please hand over the map and the satellite phone."
"You?" Song Li's expression turned exceedingly ugly, his gaze towards Farr filled with annoyance. Unaffected, Farr faced off against Song Li calmly. Having experienced the horrors of war, Farr's murderous aura was formidable. His piercing gaze imdiately made Song Li retreat, grinding his teeth, he opened his backpack and took out the map and satellite phone.
The farr, owing a life debt to Luo Zheng, didn't care about offending Song Li after the command was clarified. He swiftly stepped forward, snatched the satellite phone and the map, and handed them to Luo Zheng. Luo Zheng, unapologetically after ensuring the satellite phone was functional, put it away and signaled Shan Hu to unfold the map. He then took out his phone, removed the battery and card, dropped them on the ground, and stomped on them a few tis.
The phone had been snatched from an Arctic Bear Country Special Agent, and Arctic Bear Country could easily track their location via this phone. Previously, they had to keep the phone without making contact or attacking, but now that they had a satellite phone, they naturally couldn't keep the other as it could cause problems. Everyone else, although not understanding the situation fully, refrained from asking questions and instead looked towards Luo Zheng, waiting for further orders.
Luo Zheng studied the map for a while. It was a military satellite imagery map, very clearly marked. He quickly located their current position and then looked south to see a long range of mountains running east to west, and broader in the south. Crossing it would take at least three days. If they crossed the mountains, they would reach the plateau near their own country. The mountains seed densely wooded with many ridges and steep slopes, continuing endlessly.
The terrain was complex, coupled with ice and snow, making it difficult to traverse. Luo Zheng's sharp gaze shifted from the map, he looked up at the sky. The night had deepened; it was not suitable for traveling, but with a formidable enemy at their heels, a decision had to be made quickly. Fortunately, the forest provided good cover, and being situated higher also gave them a geographical advantage. However, the enemy was nurous, and if attacked from both sides and encircled, it would spell trouble.
"How do we fight?" The Scholar asked quietly.
Luo Zheng, his eyes blazing, looked toward the direction from which the enemy was pursuing and said in a deep voice, "The enemy numbers more than five hundred, and they have skilled fighters. Ghost Team has clashed with them; they're formidable. The enemy is held back at five hundred ters, unable to see our position here, this is how we'll fight."
Everyone was drawn to Luo Zheng's words, and followed him to the slope's edge. From this position, they could see the situation below the mountainside. Luo Zheng continued, "This forest is advantageous for us. The trees are tall and sturdy, and with the snow and ice, bullets won't easily penetrate them; it's a natural shelter. I suggest that everyone else hide in this forest and wait for orders. Snipers should shoot while retreating, creating the illusion of covering a retreat and confusing the enemy. When the enemy approaches within ten ters of the forest, then open fire from the edge of the forest. Lay landmines to hold off any strong enemy assault. Any questions?"
"No problem," everyone responded, ready for action.
"Rember, first lay the mines to prevent too many enemies from getting close and posing a threat. Also, make sure to wait until the enemy is within twenty ters to open fire. Twenty ters is the psychological breaking point. At the twenty ter mark, the enemy will think we have all retreated, and the snipers will be tasked with covering the retreat. At that point, when the enemy charges, a sudden burst of gunfire from us, combined with the landmines, will catch them off guard," Luo Zheng explained.
"Understood," everyone agreed, grasping the plan.
"After retreating to the mountaintop, the snipers must imdiately hide. Everyone else should start firing once they hear gunfire, having the higher ground, targeting the enemy's heavy weaponry, and simultaneously covering everyone's retreat. Rember, each person just needs to empty one magazine and then retreat. No heroics," Luo Zheng instructed seriously.
A magazine could be emptied in just a few dozen seconds, ideally unleashing a sharp burst of fire, catching the enemy off guard. By the ti the enemy realized, everyone would have emptied their magazines and could turn and run. With sniper cover, retreating would not be too difficult. Everyone imdiately understood Luo Zheng's combat intentions, agreed to the plans, and went to prepare.
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