kingnovel Chapter 1109 Pocket Formation
Chapter 1109 Pocket Formation
It was done very quickly. As soon as the fire was lit, the meat was cut out and strung on branches and roasted over the fire.
The fragrance wafted in waves, making everyone drool.
Although there was a lot of wild boar meat, there were also many of them, so it was impossible for them to eat to their heart's content. Each person only got one piece of meat, about half a pound.
There isn't much meat on those pheasants and rabbits, so it's definitely not enough to eat.
The pig skin was scraped off and roasted until it was charred, without leaving a single piece.
And the internal organs, even the pig intestines, were turned out, washed, wrapped in wood ash, and burned and eaten. Although it smelled strong, it was still meat after all, and was easier to eat than grass roots and tree bark. It would give you strength after eating it, and it was also easier to defecate.
Zhou Guo picked out a piece of pork liver and a pancreas, took out the bottle in his arms, leaving only the salt shaker, sprinkled some salt on it, and sprinkled it while grilling.
It tastes pretty good, especially the pancreas, which is better than grilled pork liver.
In previous years, when their family slaughtered pigs, they would roast the pancreas over charcoal fire and eat it.
While eating this, I feel a little homesick.
I wish she could come back.
Soon everyone finished eating. Even the blood of the eight wild boars was drunk up. The group of people were like locusts.
Everyone stood up with satisfaction, "We actually had a good meal of meat in this deep forest, it was so satisfying!"
"I've fought in wars for so many years, and I've eaten a lot of good food, but the meat today is especially delicious!"
Even without salt.
After they finished talking, Zhou Guo said, "Brothers, we don't know what's waiting for us ahead, so be careful. We, more than 2,000 people, fought our way out under the protection of our brothers. Now that we're out, we must get out without missing a single one."
"Yes!" everyone answered loudly, and in an instant, they felt full of strength.
Zhou Guo was still leading the way. The further they went on the mountain road became, the more difficult it was to travel on. They had to pay attention to the surrounding environment all the way. They sent scouts to explore the way, and if there was any sign of trouble, they would change the route.
Fortunately, there was no movement along the way.
They walked in the mountains for two days. On the third day, they could already see the river they wanted to cross in the distance.
Everyone cheered and said that once they crossed the river, the enemy would not be able to catch up with them.
If they go another hundred miles, they will be able to join up with the main force.
At this time, the scouts behind us reported, "Sir, we have found the enemy more than a hundred miles behind us."
Zhou Guo frowned, "How many people are there?"
Were we caught up so quickly?
They don't run slowly!
Suddenly I remembered that the people on the other side were different from them and could eat their fill.
The scout said, "It looks like there are about 15,000 people."
There were only more than 2,000 of them, and some of them were wounded.
Now is not the time for a head-on confrontation, she ordered, "Hurry up."
The group quickened their pace and walked down the mountain.
To reach the river, they had to pass through a valley.
The entrance to the valley is narrow, with only room for two people to pass through, but as you go in, it is quite spacious inside.
Zhou Guo paused, looked back at the entrance of the canyon, and asked the scout, "What does the exit ahead look like?"
The scout said, "The exit is larger than the entrance. Four people can pass through it. This canyon is about five or six miles long."
There are towering mountains on both sides of the canyon, which is very similar to the place where General Xiaoyan ambushed before.
Zhou Guo's mind raced for a few times, thinking that if they couldn't get rid of this group of people, they would have a hard time getting rid of these pursuers.
He immediately said, "Let's go up to the tent to discuss this matter."
In fact, there is no tent to upgrade, but the necessary procedures must be followed, and people standing guard and keeping watch must be present.
When they heard that Zhou Guo was going to set an ambush, everyone was very surprised. A captain asked, "Sir, are you sure?"
Another one also said: "Our mission is to escort the young master out."
Zhou Guo was silent for a moment and said, "If we don't get rid of them, it will be difficult for us to escape. They have more supplies and more people than us. I don't know which team they came from, and they haven't fought anyone yet. We are different. We have fought so many battles in the past few days. Everyone is exhausted. If we keep running, we won't be able to outrun them."
Even if you cross the river, you will be caught up sooner or later.
It would be better to surround them in one go.
The two thousand households had doubts, "But the other side has more than 15,000 people, and we only have more than 2,000."
Under normal circumstances, they would not be afraid, but the situation is special now. There are wounded and sick people in the team, the soldiers are exhausted, and there is a shortage of food and fodder. How can they fight against the enemy?
"The general and his soldiers risked their lives to send you out so that you can live. With so few people like us, it would be easy for us to be attacked back and we really wouldn't be able to escape."
This is what they are most worried about. If Zhou Guo dies, all their previous sacrifices will be meaningless.
Zhou Guo said: "I know, but if we don't fight this battle, there is a high possibility that we won't be able to escape. We might as well give it a try."
The two thousand households thought about it, gritted their teeth and nodded, "Okay, if that's the case, then we'll listen to you, sir. We'll do whatever you tell us to do. These two thousand people are at your disposal."
Since the two captains said so, the others had no objection.
This is not the time to refuse. Since she wants to take the lead, she has to command and arrange the battle herself.
Fortunately, she usually reads all kinds of books, and has also dabbled in some military books. She has gained a lot of knowledge by following General Xiaoyan these days. General Xiaoyan has used this method with her before, so she will make a slight change to it.
"This valley is suitable for ambushes, as the entrance and exit are small. We will first use two frontal armies to lure the enemy deep into the valley, and occupy favorable terrain at the exit to block their advance, covering the main force's actions. Then we will encircle them from both wings to cut off their retreat, leaving one army to block the front, and first overwhelm them with momentum. We are short of manpower, so we can make more noise on the mountains on both sides, the bigger the better, and set more traps. When they are exhausted and frightened, we can press forward from the front and sides of both wings to catch them off guard."
This is the pocket formation.
She spoke out what was in her mind, not knowing whether it was right or not. After she finished speaking, she looked at the two centurions. After all, she had never done this before, so she felt a little nervous.
The two thousand households frowned tightly, thought for a while and nodded, looking at Zhou Guo and said: "I think it's okay, this method is comprehensive, even more comprehensive than General Xiaoyan's method."
"Sir, I never thought you knew how to fight a war? You are indeed a family of experts!"
Zhou Guo said: "No, I learned it all from General Xiaoyan."
The group discussed the specific deployment for a while and immediately started to act.
There were more than 2,000 people, but they worked quickly. The trap at the foot of the mountain was quickly set up. The stones and wood on the mountain required some work. Zhou Guo did not rest either, and helped to carry the stones and wood. She could do the work of five people alone.
The chopped-off branches were also useful. They needed these to make noise so that the enemy couldn't tell how many of them there were.
I was busy for four or five hours.
Finally, all the preparations were ready.
Zhou Guo asked everyone to rest where they were and start eating. After they were full and had enough rest, they should gather their energy for a good battle.