Reborn and returned, sisters swapped

Chapter 115 No Need for Miss to Worry

So she nodded slightly, bowed respectfully to her superior, and said in a gentle and humble tone, "Thank you for your guidance, sir. Jin Yan will follow your instructions."

Her expression revealed a hint of determination, and she secretly made up her mind: since she could not directly participate in the war, she would start by learning logistics and gradually master the operation of the military camp.

She was then led to the army's logistics tent.

The tent was located in a corner of the camp, near the military supplies storage area. Several soldiers were busy inside the tent, counting supplies and organizing ledgers.

The tent was simply and practically set up. Several wooden tables were filled with ledgers and various records, and supplies such as food, medicine, and weapons were piled up in the corner.

Gu Jinyan glanced around and found that the supplies here were of a wide variety and the registration was messy. It seemed tedious, but there were rules hidden in the process.

The soldier leading her casually explained, "Miss Gu, your task here is to count the provisions and verify the records."

"The ledgers are all on the table; you can look them up yourself." He turned and left as soon as he finished speaking, seemingly unwilling to linger there.

Gu Jinyan looked at the account books in front of him, smiled slightly, picked up one at random, opened the page, and began to read it carefully.

After gaining a basic understanding of the structure of the accounts, she began to check the grain and fodder in the warehouse one by one.

Each bag of grain was numbered and stacked, and she carefully counted and verified the quantity, recording it item by item.

During the inventory process, she discovered some puzzling details: the accounts showed that the army's food reserves were not proportional to the daily consumption.

She roughly calculated the number of soldiers in the army and deduced that the daily consumption should be within a certain range.

However, the records show that the actual daily consumption of grain and fodder seems to be about 10% higher than the reasonable amount.

This irrational phenomenon alerted Gu Jinyan.

As she continued counting, she noticed that the seals on some of the grain bags seemed to have been tampered with; the seals were loose and didn't look freshly sealed.

She secretly noted these anomalies and realized that there might be oversights in the management of supplies in the military camp, and there might even be embezzlement and favoritism.

Although she had never personally experienced such "unspoken rules" in the military, her family had been in the government for many years and she had heard about them, so she was not surprised.

However, a lingering doubt arose in his mind: poor military management could lead to insufficient logistical supplies if the war intensified, which would inevitably have an adverse impact on the war situation.

With some doubts in his mind, Gu Jinyan began to observe every process of logistics more carefully.

She discovered that the distribution of rations was also chaotic and arbitrary. Soldiers did not strictly register when receiving rations and often left in a hurry after receiving them.

The veterans in charge of supervision were inspecting the area, but they seemed indifferent, barely paying attention to the passing soldiers, and even letting some soldiers who seemed "familiar" pass through directly.

She observed these phenomena and secretly noted them down, intending to investigate them further in the future.

After each day's inventory was completed, Gu Jinyan would return to his tent and meticulously organize the information recorded during the day.

At night, she checked the ledger item by item, carefully noting down every anomaly she found.

She realized that the management of supplies in the military camp involved a great deal of detail and could not be completely changed by one person alone.

She gradually realized that these details revealed the loopholes and flaws in military camp management.

She was unwilling to be confined to these chores, but she understood that this was currently the only way to access the core of the military camp.

Through these records, she gradually figured out the patterns of logistics operations and began to look for breakthroughs in them.

She discovered discrepancies between the timing of the arrival and departure of many supplies and their actual consumption; some records were even vague and did not indicate the destination of the supplies.

She speculated that some of the supplies might have "disappeared" – either intercepted by someone or used for other purposes.

She silently noted down the suspicious points and decided to make them the focus of her next observation.

As the days passed in the logistics tent, Gu Jinyan became more and more familiar with the camp's material distribution process, and at the same time, he became increasingly aware of the loopholes in it.

She gradually came to understand that the distribution of supplies was not only related to the daily lives of the soldiers, but also a key resource in the war.

If logistical supplies are not allocated properly, morale will be low, and logistics is an indispensable pillar for an army to become strong.

As night fell, the dim lights inside the tents illuminated Gu Jinyan's slightly furrowed brow.

She held a grain and fodder ledger in her hand, carefully flipping through it, a thoughtful look in her eyes.

She thought to herself, "If there really are corrupt officials in the army, they must be experienced people who have been in logistics for a long time."

These apparent loopholes may only be the tip of the iceberg. To thoroughly investigate the underlying causes, we need to observe patiently and not act rashly.

The next day, Gu Jinyan arrived at the logistics tent on time to continue the inventory work. She carefully and cautiously checked each bag of grain and fodder one by one, her expression focused and without the slightest slack.

In recent days, she has not interacted much with the other logistics soldiers, and they still keep their distance from her, as if she were an "outsider" who does not belong here.

But she did not give up because of this; instead, she devoted herself even more to recording every discovery and carefully observing every detail.

A few days later, during an inventory check, Gu Jinyan noticed that an old soldier was moving grain and fodder with a hurried expression and shifty eyes, glancing around frequently as if he were on guard against something.

The grain sack he was carrying looked ordinary, but the seal on the sack didn't seem very tight.

Gu Jinyan noticed this detail but did not alert the enemy; he simply continued to observe the situation.

Such a person might be the "clue" she is looking for.

After several days of observation, Gu Jinyan gradually realized that the whereabouts of many supplies in the military camp were hidden behind the surface records.

To truly understand every aspect of logistics operations, she not only needs to observe, but also needs to use her wisdom and patience to gradually gain a deeper understanding of the undercurrents.

Although she is currently unable to participate in frontline combat, what she has seen and heard in logistics has gradually made her understand.

There are many unspoken interests hidden within the military, and the logistics mission I am in is the entry point to understanding them.

Every night when she returned home, she would scrutinize the records repeatedly, searching for clues in the accounts.

She discovered many subtle details, suggesting that beneath the surface order lay many unknown undercurrents.

In her view, these were not simple coincidences, but rather possible management loopholes and internal exchanges of interests within the military.

They found some unusual traces in the book and gradually pieced together possible clues.

This military camp may indeed have "loopholes," and the "anomalies" I discovered may be the key to breaking them.

After several days of logistical work, Gu Jinyan gradually integrated into the daily logistical affairs.

Although the assigned job was messy and tedious, it unexpectedly allowed her to have closer contact with the soldiers.

From inventorying provisions to coordinating supplies, she saw different soldiers almost every day, either picking up supplies or reporting their needs.

Through observation and occasional brief conversations, Gu Jinyan gradually gained a clearer understanding of the daily lives of soldiers in the army.

One evening, Gu Jinyan was checking the grain and fodder being stored in the logistics tent when he noticed several soldiers talking quietly outside the tent, looking quite relaxed.

She looked up and saw that they were soldiers on patrol duty. Logically, this was the time when they should be patrolling around the camp.

Her heart tightened, and she wondered to herself: Why would these soldiers gather here during patrol time?

She quietly stepped out of the tent, pretending to pass by by chance, and vaguely heard their conversation: "There are no enemy troops in the camp. The patrols are just a formality."

"Yeah, this awful weather. We might as well find a warm place to stay, instead of circling around the camp."

The group chuckled casually, as if the patrol mission was not an important duty, but a trivial matter.

Gu Jinyan was secretly alarmed by their words and silently retreated back into his tent.

Patrol is the most basic defense in the army. If soldiers are lazy or even desert their posts during patrols, they will give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of them.

She recalled countless examples of night raids mentioned in military books, where lax nighttime defenses were often the root cause of disastrous defeats.

Such an obvious flaw, if left unaddressed, could bring unpredictable disaster to the entire camp.

After a moment's thought, she decided to report the problem to a trusted superior.

However, after much thought, the only officer she knew in the army was General Zhao Lingfeng.

She knew that Zhao Lingfeng had a high reputation in the army, and if she could tell him about this, it might improve the patrol system in the army.

She knew that her rash suggestion might draw criticism, but the matter concerned the safety of the entire army, and she was unwilling to give up because of her own concerns.

The next morning, Gu Jinyan went to the military tent in the center of the camp and happened to meet Zhao Lingfeng reviewing documents.

Zhao Lingfeng looked up and saw her, a slight smile crossing his face as he nodded slightly: "Miss Gu, what brings you here?"

Gu Jinyan bowed slightly and said solemnly, "General Zhao, I have something to report. Recently, during the logistics inventory, some problems were found in the patrol arrangements."

Some soldiers were lax during patrols, and there were even occasional instances of them abandoning their posts.

Jin Yan believed that such a defensive oversight, if discovered by the enemy, could pose a significant threat, and therefore earnestly requested the general to consider strengthening the defenses.

Her words were full of sincerity and concern, and her brows were slightly furrowed.

She tried to state the issue in a calm and objective tone, hoping that Zhao Lingfeng would take it seriously.

However, after listening, Zhao Lingfeng simply smiled calmly, his expression remaining unchanged.

He put down his pen, shook his head slightly, and spoke with a hint of distance and perfunctoriness:

"Miss Gu's loyalty is evident, but defense is not your responsibility."

Military affairs are handled by the generals; Miss, you need not trouble yourself.

Gu Jinyan was slightly taken aback. Although she had anticipated that Zhao Lingfeng might not easily accept her suggestion, she was still disappointed.

She tried to continue explaining, her tone tinged with urgency:

"General Zhao, Jin Yan is not questioning the military's arrangements, but is genuinely worried about the potential consequences of these loopholes."

If the patrol system can be improved, military camp security can be further enhanced…