Reborn and returned, sisters swapped

Chapter 133 You're in charge of writing the letter

Gu Jinyan clenched her fists inwardly, her gaze fixed on them. She realized that what she was witnessing was not the work of ordinary soldiers, but rather a meticulously planned intelligence transmission.

The soldiers confirmed that the note had been burned, nodded to each other, and seemed confident that the intelligence had been successfully transmitted.

Then, they quietly blew out the candles, looked around, and quickly left the warehouse, their steps cautious.

As Gu Jinyan watched them leave, a thought flashed through his mind: these soldiers will definitely take the intelligence back to a rendezvous point.

Knowing this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, she quickly left her hiding place and followed them silently.

When she left the warehouse, she even stepped on the soldiers' footsteps to avoid making a sound.

The soldiers strode quickly through the city's narrow streets and finally arrived at a secluded riverbank.

A cool night breeze and the babbling brook masked the sound of footsteps.

Gu Jinyan hid far away in the shadows of the trees, silently observing their every move.

One of the soldiers walked to the riverbank, bent down to examine a crevice in a large rock, slipped a piece of paper into it, and then carefully moved the rock back to its original position, as if afraid of being discovered.

After the soldiers carefully completed their task, they quickly left. Gu Jinyan waited patiently for a moment, making sure they were far away, before quietly approaching and squatting down next to the large rock.

She carefully examined the crevice in the stone, gently pulled out the slip of paper, and unfolded it in her palm.

Under the faint moonlight, the handwriting was clearly visible. Although it was only a few sentences, it clearly recorded the plans for the next few days, as well as the handover time with the enemy.

Gu Jinyan gripped the note tightly, a calm glint in his eyes.

At this moment, she finally had concrete evidence.

This note not only confirmed the soldiers' collusion with the enemy, but also revealed the enemy's impending action plan.

The first rays of morning sunlight shone through the gaps in the tent, illuminating the note in Gu Jinyan's hand.

With unwavering certainty, last night's discovery was undoubtedly the most important breakthrough in her investigation so far.

She carefully folded the note, tucked it into her bosom, and then headed towards the general's main tent.

Along the way, she felt the various gazes cast by her colleagues, some full of curiosity, others with indifference and suspicion.

However, she didn't think much of it; all she could think about was how to explain the seriousness of the situation to General Zhao Lingfeng and the others.

Inside the main tent, several generals and officers were discussing matters. Zhao Lingfeng sat in the center, his expression as serious as ever.

Gu Jinyan entered the tent, bowed respectfully, and looked firmly at the generals present: "Generals, last night I discovered evidence of enemy spies in the granary."

Please take a look. "

She presented the note, and Zhao Lingfeng took it and examined it carefully for a few seconds, his brows furrowing slightly.

The note contained intelligence from the enemy, brief yet clear, hinting at the specific time and method of grain allocation.

The tent fell silent for a moment, and the generals wore different expressions.

Just when Gu Jinyan thought he could finally uncover the truth, Zhao Wenchang, another quartermaster in charge of granary management, suddenly sneered.

Breaking the silence: "Supervisor Gu, the origin of this note is unknown. To conclude that there are enemy spies in our army based solely on a piece of paper is far too arbitrary, isn't it?"

His words were full of sarcasm, and his eyes showed obvious disdain.

Zhao Wenchang has always been another person in charge of grain warehouse management. If what Gu Jinyan said is true, it means that there has been a serious oversight in his work over a long period of time, and he obviously cannot accept such accusations.

Gu Jinyan looked directly at Zhao Wenchang and said firmly, "I discovered this last night when I was personally following several suspicious soldiers. They secretly exchanged this note in the granary and hid it outside the city after leaving."

If the generals have any doubts, they can send people to investigate these people's actions further.

Zhao Wenchang snorted coldly and raised his hand to interrupt her: "Commander Gu, did you report to your superiors before investigating these matters?"

Taking action without authorization is a violation of military regulations.

"Are you deliberately creating trouble and stirring up these problems because you're resentful about being transferred away from the front lines?"

Zhao Lingfeng put down the note, pondered for a moment, and then looked back and forth between Gu Jinyan and Zhao Wenchang.

Finally, he spoke up, saying, "Gu Jinyan, your discovery has indeed caught my attention, but Zhao Wenchang's words are not without merit."

Your unauthorized investigation was indeed inappropriate.

Even if you find the note, that alone cannot be used as the basis for us to take action.

Moreover, if the enemy truly had such a plan, why would they so easily leave behind this evidence?

Gu Jinyan's heart tightened. She had never expected that the generals would doubt the evidence because of her behavior.

She took a deep breath and explained calmly, "General, I admit that my actions were not entirely appropriate, but the intelligence is of great importance, and I dare not make a fuss over nothing."

If we don't deal with this quickly, the enemy's plot could pose an even greater threat to us.

However, Zhao Lingfeng remained expressionless and did not immediately express his opinion, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.

Just then, another senior officer, Lin Zixuan, also spoke up: "Commander Gu, your starting point may be good, but if you shake the morale of the army because of a note, it is tantamount to throwing your own troops into disarray."

Moreover, Zhao Wenchang has been in charge of the granaries for many years; if there were truly a problem, how could he not know?

These words, laced with distrust, pierced Gu Jinyan's heart like a sharp blade.

She looked around and found that many eyes were filled with the same doubt and indifference.

Perhaps due to long-standing prejudice, or perhaps because they were unwilling to admit their negligence, and even more unwilling to let a young woman expose their mistakes, those officers...

She felt a surge of helplessness, but quickly suppressed the emotion.

If she retreats now, the enemy's conspiracy will not be exposed, and she will forever bear the stigma of "creating trouble".

She took a deep breath, her tone even more resolute: "Generals, I have no other intentions."

The enemy's actions have threatened the city's food supplies. I am willing to bear all the consequences, but I only hope for a thorough investigation into this matter.

However, Zhao Wenchang did not back down: "Gu Jinyan, stop saying these high-sounding words."

"Are you in such a hurry to expose this because of some personal motive? Perhaps to impress the general and gain merit?"

Gu Jinyan felt unprecedented pressure, as if everyone was questioning her motives.

If the note and the investigation process are not explained clearly enough at this moment, it is very likely that you will be accused of "sowing discord" and may even be expelled from the army.

She quickly considered her options, but maintained a calm demeanor on the surface.

I must rely on reason and facts to reverse the current unfavorable situation.

However, she also knew that most of the generals and officers present were unwilling to face the real problems inside the granary.

A hint of hesitation appeared on Zhao Lingfeng's face before he finally spoke, "Gu Jinyan, this matter does indeed require careful consideration."

"Go back and rest first. We will investigate this matter further."

A helpless exit: a temporary setback

Gu Jinyan knew in her heart that Zhao Lingfeng's words were a warning and reminder to her.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, she bowed and took her leave, slowly walking out of the main tent. Outside the tent, the sun shone brightly, but she felt an indescribable chill.

Standing outside the tent, she clenched her fists.

Although today's meeting made her feel the indifference and skepticism from the military's high command, it did not shake her inner beliefs.

I must never give up.

The enemy's conspiracy continues to spread in the shadows, and all she can do is continue to investigate and find more conclusive evidence to prove her innocence.

Night fell over the military camp, and the atmosphere was oppressive and heavy.

Inside Zhao Wenchang's tent, however, the lights were on, and several of his confidants were sitting around a dilapidated table, listening to Zhao Wenchang's somber instructions.

At this moment, Zhao Wenchang decided to deliver a fatal blow to Gu Jinyan.

He knew that to completely destroy her, he had to meticulously craft an irrefutable piece of evidence.

“This time, we must make sure she is completely defenseless.”

Zhao Wenchang glanced at his trusted confidants: Liu An, the grain officer; Wang Ge, the grain escort; and several soldiers who were loyal to him.

Everyone wore a cold smile and a knowing look in their eyes, ready to play their part in this conspiracy.

Zhao Wenchang said in a deep voice, "This secret letter must appear flawless, leaving her no chance to defend herself."

To convince everyone that Gu Jinyan had not only colluded with the enemy but also leaked the grain transport plan.

He turned around, picked up a blank sheet of paper, and gently stroked it in his palm: "We need to make this letter look authentic and believable."

He then beckoned to Liu An, saying, "Liu An, you're in charge of writing the letter."

The wording must be precise, making it appear as a secret exchange between the enemy and Gu Jinyan.

Liu An picked up a writing brush from the table and pondered silently, his eyes cold.

A moment later, he began to draft the secret letter with swift strokes of his pen.