After Su An returned to the city from her last mission, she purchased five reconnaissance drones. The five "Hummingbirds" flew together, and it didn't take long for traces of the demons to be discovered one after another.
Small groups of demons were not Su An's target, nor were overly powerful demon cultivators. After some observation and screening, Su An finally chose a small town thirty or forty kilometers away.
There are more than a thousand enemy troops stationed in the town. Through rough identification of their appearance, it can be determined that they are a mixed force of monsters, demons, bandits, and mutants, forming a reinforced regiment.
Obviously, it was the core army of demons in the nearby area.
Gathering manpower, Su An announced the action plan and mobilized combat forces to prepare for the attack.
The deputy battalion commander came up to Su An with excitement before leaving. He had already persuaded the officers of the Dusi Department to cover up the death of Battalion Commander Xu. Su An waved his hand and signaled Chen Xingyun to discuss the specific contents of the battle report with him.
When setting off, Su An took Zhou Yi and others with him.
The injuries in their team were all serious. They had recovered after taking the Force potion, and only twelve members were able to continue fighting.
Everyone left the camp, and the large army slowly followed behind. Su An, Zhang Yuying, Zhou Yi and other level 6 or above combatants took the lead, with a total of six team members.
When they were about ten kilometers away from the town, Su An and others abandoned their vehicles and climbed onto a nearby mountain to get a bird's-eye view of the enemy's base camp.
"A regiment-level combat unit must have a seventh-level master, and there is more than one. This town is a reinforced regiment, and there may be more seventh-level masters."
Zhou Yi said, using a telescope to observe the town's defense situation.
In the presence of drones, the reason why everyone still observes with naked eyes is to determine how much extraordinary combat power the enemy has. Ordinary drones cannot see how many force nodes the demon monks have ignited.
Seeing that Su An and others were silent, Zhou Yi hesitated for a moment but couldn't restrain his curiosity: "There are only seventy or eighty of us. Without the help of regular troops, are we really going to attack these enemies?"
He expressed his meaning very euphemistically: the town in front of them is not something they can covet.
The Anxia Sect's firepower was very strong, but it was able to achieve significant results in the military camp because it actually took advantage of the sudden attack and the fact that the opponent was besieging Zhou Yi and others. If they really wanted to open up a front for a head-on confrontation, the battle situation would definitely be different.
Su An glanced at Zhou Yi with a smile: "What suggestions does Captain Zhou have?"
My suggestion is to retreat... Zhou Yi has just joined the team. It is not easy to say cowardly words when Su An and others clearly covet the town.
He could only analyze the facts to Su An while observing the town's firepower:
"Regimental-level field units are bound to be equipped with tanks and heavy artillery. Although the troops in the town are not regular troops, there will be no shortage of heavy weapons.
"Look, in the defensive position on our side, there are twenty or thirty grenade launchers, a dozen first-level force grenade launchers, four second-level force grenade launchers, and machine guns of various calibers. Dozens of them.
“Four times this number would be almost the entire town’s firepower configuration.
"Their positions are well-fortified, orderly in depth, and well-defended. Unless we have the assistance of regular troops, we can't attack them at all!"
Su An nodded and agreed with Zhou Yi's analysis. The purpose of his dispatch was indeed to attack this group of enemy troops in the small town, but the attack did not mean a forceful attack.
Su An looked at Zhang Yuying: "What do you think?"
Zhang Yuying, who was observing the town with a force telescope, stepped on the waist-high rubbish in front of her with one foot. This simple movement showed her power and domineering attitude. She said calmly and unhurriedly:
"There is no level eight, you can fight."
The so-called Force telescope refers to a telescope equipped with a Force array, through which the Force level of the extraordinary person in the field of vision can be clearly seen.
The reason why the drone is not equipped with this thing is because the drone is easily discovered by extraordinary people and can be shot down with one shot. The attrition rate is too high and it cannot be of much use.
Su An nodded: "Then it's settled."
Zhou Yi looked at them confusedly, while Monk Zhang Er was confused.
Su An and Zhang Yuying did not say anything further. They just launched the "Hummingbird" unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, patrolling in all directions with the town as the center, flying farther and farther.
The terrain near the town is flat and there are no woods. The few soil parcels have been set up by the enemy. Whenever an enemy approaches, they will be discovered hundreds of meters away. Even though Su An and others are elite soldiers, It is also impossible to fight openly.
Because of this, it is not possible to do it directly.
What follows is a long period of observation and waiting. While everyone is examining the activities in the town, they are also paying attention to the images returned by the drone. The process is boring and boring.
Su An took out his mobile phone from time to time to refresh various battle reports on the official website.
Unknowingly, four hours passed and the time came to three o'clock in the afternoon. Zhang Yuying suddenly slapped Su An on the shoulder: "Here we come!"
Su An was refreshed and moved over to look at the picture returned by the drone controlled by the other party. In the desolate wilderness, a lightly armored chariot was speeding quickly on the road, heading towards the town.
"Thirty kilometers to the northeast." Zhang Yuying said.
Su An's eyes flashed: "Northeast...that's the direction of Jinxing Farm, Jinxing Sect!"
He took out his mobile phone, logged into his internal account, entered the official website of the Extraordinary Things Management Committee, and quickly found information related to the "Venus" farm by searching for keywords.
A previous battlefield comprehensive battle report mentioned that the Venus Farm area has been under siege by the demon army since the day before yesterday, and the opponent has dispatched a full regiment of troops.
The location of Jinxing Farm is important, and the nearby Dusi troops responded promptly and entered Jinxing Farm to rush for reinforcements. A large number of extraordinary people from Jinxing Sect also came from Jizhou City one after another.
After refreshing several times, Su An finally saw the latest battle report about Venus Farm.
The battle report showed that after two days of fierce fighting, the defenders repelled more than a dozen attacks by the demons. They finally succeeded in counterattacking an hour ago and drove back the demon army for more than ten kilometers, killing more than 500 enemies in total.
The battle report has a simple summary: The demon lost nearly half of its troops and was repulsed by the defenders. It will inevitably be unable to fight again. The battle of Venus Farm was a great victory. This is a victory that belongs to everyone...
Everyone came together to read the battle report, and they all looked excited and regretful.
I am excited because at a time when defeats are happening one after another, I don’t agree that the Yan State can achieve a great victory. Unfortunately, the battle is over and they have no room to intervene.
But Su An and Zhang Yuying didn't see it that way.
The two looked at each other and nodded silently. Su An immediately took out the walkie-talkie and gave an order to the group of people who were following behind and had also rested for a long time:
"Set off immediately to Liujialiangzi, thirty kilometers away in the northeast, occupy a favorable terrain and prepare for battle!"
Zhou Yi was confused. When Su An put down the walkie-talkie, he looked puzzled: "Liujia Liangzi is a barren mountain. There is no fighting and no enemy troops there. What are the big groups doing there?"
Su An smiled slightly and did not answer.
Seeing his incomprehensible and unwilling to say more expression, Zhou Yi could only suppress the curiosity in his heart for the time being.
Not long after, a lightly armored chariot coming from the northeast entered the town. About a quarter of an hour later, combat troops in the town began to assemble.
Su An's eyes lit up and she immediately turned around: "Let's go to Liujia Liangzi!"
Zhou Yi, who had a question mark on his face, mobilized his force and followed Su An, who was running like the wind. He quickly came to the place where the vehicle was parked, quickly got on the car, and headed towards the predetermined destination area at lightning speed.
Zhang Yuying was driving, and Su An was sitting in the passenger seat, staring at the footage from the drone. After the chariot had traveled more than ten kilometers, Zhou Yi in the back seat heard Su An chuckle:
"They are out of the city, about two battalions in strength."
Zhang Yuying responded to him by stepping on the accelerator to speed up.
At this moment, Zhou Yi finally came to his senses - the demons in the small town dispatched two battalions to attack Liujia Liangzi!
He tentatively asked Su An: "Sect Leader Su's battle plan is not to attack the town, but to wait for the demon troops in the town to split up and ambush them on the road?"
Su An turned back and smiled at him: "Not bad."
Zhou Yi: "Sect Leader Su will definitely divide his troops and leave the city if he knows them?"
Su An: "Not bad."
"How did Sect Master Su know?"
"Because a small town is not a forward position."
"oh?"
"Have Captain Zhou seen many wounded soldiers in the town?"
"No."
"Now that the war is in full swing, a reinforced regiment is stationed in a small town that is neither a forward position nor a field hospital. Isn't this a waste of troops?"
"Can't we just stick to the results and prevent us from counterattack?"
"of course not."
"Why?"
"Because the demon army in the nearby area is progressing quite smoothly."
"How did Sect Master Su know?"
"First, the demon can send dozens of extraordinary beings to Battalion Commander Xu's military camp; second, I have read the battle reports from the surrounding areas, and our side is indeed losing more than we win overall."
"I see. Then why did the other party station a regiment in the town?"
"As a forward bridgehead, support all parties."
"This...how can Sect Leader Su be so sure?"
"First, the town is located at a road intersection, with convenient transportation, and troops can be sent directly to all parties; second, the town is not far from the forward position, and troops can quickly reach the battlefield after dispatching troops."
"Didn't Sect Leader Su say that the demons are advancing smoothly in the nearby area? Then how can we confirm that they put their troops in the small town and are not intending to join the front line after a break and concentrate their efforts to expand the results?"
"First, although our side has more defeats than victory in this generation, we are not victorious without defeat. Since it is not without victory, the demon must have the strength to support the unfavorable places in the war in time. As for the second reason, Captain Zhou really can't think of it. ?”
"...I understand. The demon has advanced dozens of kilometers. The further it goes, the closer it is to the urban area of Jizhou. It will inevitably encounter reinforcements and stronger resistance from our side, so they have to deploy a reserve team!"
"Captain Zhou is indeed wise."
Zhou Yi was not proud of this compliment. On the contrary, Su An's to-the-point analysis touched him and forced him to reflect on why he had not thought of this.
Touching his chin, Zhou Yi hesitated and continued to ask: "Sect Master Su has never thought of attacking the town head-on?"
Su An said: "Didn't Captain Zhou say that we can't defeat them by force?"
Zhou Yi nodded: "So we waited on the mountain bag for several hours."
Su An: "Exactly, I've been waiting for them to divide their forces."
Zhou Yi: "How can Master Su be sure that they will divide their troops in a short period of time? If they take a few days to dispatch, won't we have to wait in vain?"
"That's why I browsed the official website battle report while waiting."
"I understand. Sect Master Su must have seen the battle reports that there is a possibility of winning the battle in the nearby area."
"Otherwise, I wouldn't have been waiting there."
"Fortunately, Venus Farm actually won the battle, forcing the town monsters to rush to help!"
"Captain Zhou is wrong."
"Where is wrong?"
"That's not luck, but because Jinxing Farm has strength. Jinxing Sect is a four-star sect, and it has a relationship with the government, and its background and foundation are not shallow."
"Sect Leader Su is very familiar with the Jinxing Sect?"
"Never heard of it before."
"This... then how does Sect Master Su know that their background is not simple?"
"If this were not the case, why would the nearby Dusi army stationed at the farm and fight bloody battles with them to the end? Captain Zhou would not know the virtues of the Dusi army."
"That's it. Sect Leader Su is really admirable for his ability to see the smallest things."
"It's just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning."
Zhou Yi was convinced, and Su An's image in his mind suddenly rose several levels. At this moment, he realized that if he could hang out with someone like Su An, he would definitely have a bright future in the future.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but flatter him: "I think Liu Jialiangzi is the only way for the small town's demon troops to support Venus Farm. Sect Leader Su really has a plan."
Su An's expression was slightly strange: "There is only one road from the small town to Jinxing Farm."
"Ah this..."
Zhou Yi immediately scratched his head in embarrassment. In order to save face, he forced himself to find evidence that Su An was a wise man:
"As soon as a lightly armored chariot appeared in the northeast, Sect Master Su determined that the small town demons would divide their forces to support Venus Farm. It was really a plan to win a thousand miles away!"
Su An's eyes were even weirder: "I wasn't sure at that time."
Zhou Yi's face was full of questions: "Then why did Sect Master Su send a large group of troops to ambush him early?"
Su An said: "If I were sure, I would have left at that time. It is precisely because of my uncertainty that I only let the sect members pass. This is just to not miss a possible great opportunity."
Zhou Yi was unconvinced: "Why is Sect Leader Su unsure?"
Su An: "It's true that a car came from the northeast, but the Northeast is not the only one with Venus Farm. They may not be the ones asking for help from Venus Farm, or they may have other matters."
Zhou Yi was startled, and suddenly said: "Yes, if you are just asking for help, the demon may not necessarily send someone to the town in person, just make a phone call... Then why are we rushing to get on the bus?"
Su An smiled warmly: "Because I saw the demon troops in the town starting to gather."
"That's right..." Zhou Yi felt like his head was in a mess, "But they could just make a phone call, so why did they send someone to come over all the time?
"Oh, maybe the battle damaged the communication equipment, or maybe the demon destroyed the nearby communication facilities as soon as the battle started, delaying the reinforcements from Jizhou City.
"Well, after defeating the demon, we need to rest. After all, we are idle. Why not send someone over to report the situation in person? The questions and answers in person will definitely be clearer than on the phone...
"Or maybe there are other reasons we don't know about..."
Seeing that he was having a brainstorm and couldn't extricate himself from it, Su An felt funny in her heart, but she didn't show anything on her face. Not disturbing him is the greatest respect for his wisdom.
Su An was sitting back when he suddenly heard Zhou Yi slap his thigh suddenly: "That's wrong!"
Su An tilted his head curiously: "What's wrong?"
Zhou Yi looked at him with burning eyes: "The small town demons have gathered, but as Sect Master Su said, the vehicles coming from the northeast may not be asking for help. After the small town demons gather, they may go to other places, for example. .....”
At this point, his voice stopped abruptly.
Finally, he looked at Su An with admiration that made him fall to the ground:
"So after we got in the car, Sect Leader Su left the drone in place just to further control the opponent's movements. It wasn't until the opponent was indeed coming from the northeast that Sect Leader Su was 100% sure of their purpose!"
Su An nodded slightly.
Zhou Yi suddenly felt as if he was dreaming: "Sect Leader Su can both predict the enemy beforehand and think carefully. He is really considerate of everything and can't leak anything to this extent. I will never be able to match it..."
