Xiao Zheng's analysis was reasonable, and Qian Sun nodded as he listened. He agreed with Xiao Zheng very much.
Since they would be ambushed if they went out, they might even be ambushed by Jiang Qing. Then, their best choice was to stay in the jungle. When Wei Jiang broke in …
However, would Wei Jiang rush in?
"It's going to rain …" Xiao Zheng stretched out his palm and carefully felt the suddenly cold air and the cool breeze.
Xiao Zheng, who had lived in the wild all year round, had a lot of experience. Half an hour before, he had expected a heavy downpour.
In fact, in Xiao Zheng's entire plan, after ambushing Jiang Qing, he planned to follow the elite team and rush out of the jungle together. Toward the only food-providing stronghold. Snatching enough food and water for ten people …
If they were frugal, it would be enough to feed nearly thirty people in the team.
Of course, it was just to fool them with lunch. As for dinner, they would really have to chew on tree bark!
This was also the benefit and difficulty setting of the actual combat drill. There was food, but it was very little, only enough for one team to fill their stomachs. But for the warriors who were engaged in a tug-of-war, such a small amount of food was very likely to be the key to victory!
Unfortunately, Jiang Qing had already seen through Xiao Zheng's thoughts. Why would he be such a fool and sacrifice his soldiers to open the way for Xiao Zheng?
Moreover, even if they successfully rushed out, they might not be able to snatch the water and food from Wei Jiang's mouth. Since that was the case, they might as well starve together!
Boom!
Perhaps the heavens heard Xiao Zheng's whisper, a thunderclap exploded in the air. In just a few seconds, heavy rain poured down. The rhythmic slapping of the warriors' faces.
"Phew!"
Xiao Zheng spat out a mouthful of turbid air, then slowly stood up and issued an order to the soldiers, "Everyone, let's go. From this moment on, the battle will really begin. The food and water are already in Wei Jiang's pocket, so let's just treat it as giving it to him for free. Now, let's go five kilometers deeper. Then, look for an advantageous terrain — hide. "
"Hide for what?" Qian Sun asked doubtfully.
Hide in the forest?
Hide in the rain?
This was even more unbearable than going head-on against an elite team or special forces team!
"Hibernation." Xiao Zheng pursed his lips. "Conserve your strength."
With that, he looked up at the sky and murmured, "This rain won't stop anytime soon …"
…
"That bastard Qian Sun is too wicked!" the vice-captain said angrily. "He actually shot me in the back! How shameless! "
"Nothing is too deceitful in war." Jiang Qing scanned her surroundings with a cold gaze. As the only female in the entire army, she was the most experienced and had the most willpower as well.
"Is the scout back yet?" Jiang Qing asked casually.
"They're all back," the vice-captain reported. "The food supply point has already been guarded by Wei Jiang's men. Furthermore, it was a chain of defense. Once there was any movement, Wei Jiang's troops could move in within a minute. Seems like the possibility of snatching food is not high anymore. "
"In another hour, the food limit will be unlocked. It's too late to snatch it, "Jiang Qing shook his head and said decisively. "Give it to them."
With that, Jiang Qing continued to ask, "What about Xiao Zheng's side?"
"The scout didn't find any news," the vice-captain said in a slightly embarrassed manner. "Made two trips. Not a single person was found. The heavy rain washed away all traces. The scout couldn't do anything. "
"Missing?" Jiang Qing's eyes darkened as she said thoughtfully. "Could it be that Xiao Zheng wants to sneak attack?"
"It's not impossible!" the vice-captain said solemnly. "Instead of being trapped in the forest and waiting for death. It's better to win by surprise. We don't have food, they don't have it either. If we endure, we can starve them to death without fighting! "
Jiang Qing shook her head and ordered, "Order people to patrol seamlessly. Everyone take turns to rest. Wait until the rain stops. "
"Yes." The vice-captain decisively executed Jiang Qing's order.
…
"Stalemate."
General Jiang pursed his lips slightly. His old bark-like fingers held a Red Rose cigarette. He said slowly, "Before the rain stops, it seems that no one will act rashly."
An old general ordered his subordinate beside him, "Go ask the weather bureau. How long will this rain last? "
The subordinate was about to go out and make a call when he heard General Qi say with a smile, "No need to ask. This rain will last at least until the second half of the night. "
With that, he put out the cigarette between his fingers and looked back at the generals, "It's lunchtime. Let's go eat first? "
General Ying was not in the mood to eat. Firstly, he was concerned about the war and wanted to keep an eye on the situation. Secondly, Wei Jiang had finally gained the upper hand and obtained food and water. Wouldn't he lose his pride if he went to eat?
But if he didn't go, his traces would be exposed. It would be a laughing stock. So he said cheerfully, "Let's go eat!"
The generals swaggered out of the control room and went to the Long Formation's cafeteria.
The food in the Long Formation was quite good. With Xiao Zheng's financial support, it improved even more. However, the group of old generals sat around the table and ate, and no one interrupted General Qi with this. No one dared to.
"Xiao Zheng entered the depths of the forest. Even the Long Formation's scouts couldn't find his whereabouts. It looks like they're planning to preserve their strength and fight to the end. "A general said with a smile. "But they're already at a disadvantage. Their method of preserving strength is commendable. At least it proves that Xiao Zheng has the ability to command. He's not just good at shooting from the back. "
There was a hidden meaning in these words. It was quite grating to the ears.
General Ying drank a glass of strong liquor and grunted, "If they starve for a day and night, they'll become soft-footed prawns without a fight. What's the point? "
"The food Wei Jiang got is barely enough for his troops to eat twice their fill. Is there any meaning to it? "Another general retorted.
"But they can wait to eat before the operation," General Ying said in a low voice. "A group of energetic soldiers versus a group of starving veterans. Can't you see who's stronger?"
Everyone expressed their opinions and argued fiercely.
After lunch, they first went to the control room to observe for a while. They found that the circle on the screen was completely motionless. It was extremely boring to watch, so they all went back to their rooms for lunch. They only ordered their subordinates to report any new developments.
Eight o 'clock in the evening.
The generals ate the table full of fish and meat uninterestedly. There was less passion in their conversation, but more anxiety.
The rain continued to pour for the entire afternoon. It was as if the Thunder God was angry, pouring rain without rest.
Without any action, the generals naturally had nothing to talk about. After dinner, they agreed to go to the control room together.
"The rain seems to have lessened …" Jiang Qing, who was completely drenched, squinted at the sky. It was pitch-black, but there was a faint glimmer of moonlight.
Although she found a place to shelter from the rain, with the strong wind and the heavy rain, unless she hid in the house, there was no way she could hide from the heavy rain blowing from all directions.
In the entire afternoon, the entire team was drenched like a drowned rat.
Wei Jiang raised his hand to feel the gradually diminishing raindrops. The wind also gradually became gentler. He couldn't help but look back at the generals. "Eat! Drink water! Prepare for battle! "
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