Reborn and returned, sisters swapped

Chapter 129 The Most Important Guarantee of Logistics

She watched with bated breath and saw the soldier in charge of supervision and a porter secretly moving several bags of grain out of the warehouse.

He said in a low voice, "These few bags are for you. We'll resupply in a few days. Tonight, register them as losses."

The porter smiled and nodded: "Thank you for your hard work. If there are any left over tomorrow, we'll share them."

Gu Jinyan coldly observed everything before him, without immediately revealing himself.

If we rashly intervene, it will only encourage them to fabricate more lies.

She patiently waited for them to finish the handover, until several bags of grain were moved to the shadows of the warehouse, before emerging from the darkness.

In the night breeze, her footsteps were light yet firm.

After the soldiers finished handing over the food sacks, she suddenly whispered, "What are you doing so late at night?"

Several soldiers shuddered violently, as if their souls had been instantly ripped out.

They turned around and met Gu Jinyan's cold, icy gaze.

The firelight cast a solemn shadow on her face.

The warehouse guard forced a smile and stammered, "Sir...we...we're just changing shifts..."

Gu Jinyan's gaze was like a knife, piercing straight into their hearts.

She sneered, slowly approached, and said, word by word, "Do you need to bring food sacks when changing shifts? Or do you think no one here will see through your little tricks?"

The supervising soldiers were instantly speechless, cold sweat streaming down their foreheads. They lowered their heads, their legs trembling, unsure how to defend themselves.

Gu Jinyan snorted and turned to the soldiers accompanying him, ordering, "Take them away and detain them pending trial."

She then glanced at the other soldiers present and said in a cold tone: "From today onwards, the supervisory posts will be rotated randomly every month, and no one is allowed to have any private dealings with the soldiers in the same post."

Any such behavior discovered will be severely punished immediately.

The news of this incident quickly spread throughout the army, and the soldiers were all shocked.

Everyone understood that Gu Jinyan was not only the official in charge of formulating the rules, but also a strict enforcer who would personally conduct inspections at any time.

Those who tried to exploit loopholes in the system also realized that no one who harbored any侥幸心理 (a sense of侥幸, or a belief that they could get away with it) could escape her notice.

With the implementation of the supervision and rotation system, warehouse management has become increasingly strict, and no one dares to easily collude or hoard supplies anymore.

The soldiers held Gu Jinyan's leadership in awe, and the management of supplies in the entire city of Hesha gradually became more standardized, with the distribution of food and fodder reaching an unprecedented level of fairness and transparency.

This unexpected discovery not only strengthened military discipline but also made everyone realize that

Gu Jinyan not only has iron rules, but also an iron fist.

That night, Gu Jinyan, dressed in dark military uniform, quietly arrived at the granary area with a few trusted soldiers.

Without notifying the warehouse guards, she led her personal guards to hide in the shadows around the warehouse and carefully observed the guarding situation at each sentry post.

As she walked, she kept an eye out for any soldiers who were letting their guard down or talking amongst themselves.

After a while, she signaled to her confidants with her eyes, and after confirming that no soldiers had noticed her, she instructed them to quietly move forward and prepare to enter the granary.

When Gu Jinyan entered the granary, the soldiers on duty had not yet noticed her arrival.

She remained silent, simply standing quietly in the shadows observing the soldiers' actions.

At this moment, the person in charge of the night shift supervision was veteran Li Shouhe. He did not relax because it was late at night, and continued to patrol the granary meticulously.

Holding a small oil lamp, he walked between the shelves, checking the placement and sealing of the grain and fodder one by one, and occasionally making notes in the ledger in his hand.

Gu Jinyan nodded in approval, but she had no intention of stopping there. Instead, she continued to thoroughly inspect every corner of the warehouse.

She quietly signaled to her personal guard to bring a record sheet and randomly check the seals and labels on several supplies to confirm whether they matched Li Shouhe's records.

At the same time, she specifically checked the warehouse's accounts, comparing the recent inbound and outbound records item by item to check for any omissions or errors.

During the inventory process, Gu Jinyan discovered that Li Shouhe's account book records were accurate and correct, and both the quantity and quality descriptions of the grain bags were completely consistent with the actual situation.

She specifically inspected the storage conditions of several sensitive materials and found that the sealing was tight and the seals showed no signs of damage.

She was quite satisfied with the orderly management, but she still did not show her emotions and continued to check the last record.

After completing the verification, Gu Jinyan finally emerged from the shadows and gently patted Li Shouhe on the shoulder.

Li Shouhe quickly turned around and saw that it was Gu Jinyan. He was startled and then stood up to bow.

Gu Jinyan's eyes were sharp as he asked, "Have there been any unusual changes in the warehouse's recent inflows and outflows? Were any potential storage hazards discovered during the inspection?"

Li Shouhe stood ramrod straight and calmly replied, "Reporting to the commander, the warehouse supplies are all normal, and the accounts are all correct."

During each shift change, I personally check the sealing process to ensure nothing is missed or incorrect.

Gu Jinyan nodded slightly, then continued, "If the warehouse encounters an emergency, how do you plan to respond?"

After a moment's thought, Li Shouhe replied, "If there is a fire, I will quickly evacuate people, protect important grain supplies, and organize personnel to fight the fire."

If thieves attack, the warehouse doors will be immediately sealed, soldiers will be organized to defend them, and the situation will be reported to the military camp.

After listening, Gu Jinyan showed a satisfied expression.

She patted Li Shouhe on the shoulder and said softly, "Very good, Li Shouhe, you did a great job."

She turned to the soldiers present and added, "Remember, protecting the supplies is like protecting every brother on the battlefield. Your responsibility concerns the survival of the entire army, and you must not slack off in the slightest."

After completing the surprise inspection, Gu Jinyan led his personal guards and quietly left the warehouse.

On the way back to camp, she said to several of her personal guards, "Tonight's surprise inspection has made me even more convinced that loyal and responsible soldiers like Li Shouhe are the most important guarantee for our logistics."

She secretly resolved not only to continue implementing the supervision system, but also to promote Li Shouhe's exemplary spirit throughout the army to inspire other soldiers to be equally dedicated.

As the supervisory post rotation system implemented by Gu Jinyan gradually took effect, the quantity of grain and fodder in the warehouse finally became accurate and stable.

After several inventory checks, not only were there no losses of materials, but the usual losses and errors were gradually reduced.

Seeing that the order of grain and fodder management was back on track, Gu Jinyan decided to further boost morale and enhance the soldiers' sense of initiative and responsibility.

One night, Gu Jinyan was organizing the military accounts in his study.

She reviewed the inspection records from this period and discovered a significant change:

During the various checks, those soldiers who performed outstandingly gradually formed an invisible backbone force, motivating others to continuously improve their work attitude.

She couldn't help but think, "If we can set an example for these soldiers, we might be able to stabilize morale and boost the morale of the troops more effectively."

She summoned the quartermaster and several veteran soldiers to discuss with them how to award them honors.

The quartermaster suggested, "Sir, we can adopt the military merit reward system used on the battlefield, select soldiers who are loyal and dedicated in the management of provisions, and publicly award them military merit badges."

One veteran added, "In the military, badges and merit books are symbols of the highest honor for soldiers."

We could also design a special badge, awarding it only to the most loyal and reliable personnel, so that the entire army would know of it.

After listening, Gu Jinyan seemed to be deep in thought.

She stood up, tapped her fingers lightly on the table, and said slowly, "This is indeed a good idea."

Rewards must not only be fair, but also memorable. Soldiers should understand that loyalty and dedication are equally supreme honors for a soldier.

In the following days, Gu Jinyan summoned several trusted officers, warehouse supervisors, quartermasters, and other relevant personnel to discuss the specific details of the system day and night.

On the last day of the conference, Gu Jinyan stood in the center of the lobby.

The final version of the plan was presented to everyone: "We have decided to establish a public role model incentive system, and regularly select soldiers who have performed outstandingly in the supervision and management of provisions for commendation every month."

Gu Jinyan's voice was firm and clear, and everyone nodded in agreement as they looked at the simplified diagram.

A veteran couldn't help but exclaim, "Sir, this system not only rewards loyalty but also motivates soldiers to work even harder."

Public recognition is more inspiring than material rewards.

Not long after, Li Shouhe, a veteran who had performed outstandingly in several roll calls, was selected by Gu Jinyan as the first person to be publicly commended.

She personally sent someone to inform Li Shouhe and to tell him about the upcoming commendation meeting.

During the rotation of supervisory posts, Gu Jinyan paid close attention to the performance of soldiers in each post.

Among these people, one soldier in particular caught her attention: veteran Li Shouhe.

He was a veteran soldier, over forty years old. Although he had no outstanding military achievements, he was meticulous in the management of food supplies.

Whether it was transporting grain and fodder, registering accounts, or supervising the handover, Li Shouhe was exceptionally cautious.

Even when he was rotated to a new supervisory position, he always adapted quickly and strictly enforced all regulations.

During several surprise inspections, the warehouse under his charge was always in perfect order, and the grain and fodder accounts were accurate to the last detail.

In the military, such steadfast and loyal veterans are the most precious.

They work quietly and selflessly, seeking neither fame nor fortune, yet they consistently provide support for the operation of the military with a high sense of responsibility.

Therefore, Gu Jinyan decided to take Li Shouhe as an example, publicly commend his loyalty and dedication, and thereby set a positive benchmark for the entire army.

After deciding to commend Li Shouhe, Gu Jinyan personally arranged a simple yet significant commendation ceremony.

She ordered her confidants to clean up the open space in front of the granary and set up a high platform in the center, on which a specially made badge was placed.