Crossing the famine to find the white moonlight

Chapter 394 Preliminary Action Plan

Ye Wan and Xie Linchuan stood before a simple wooden table, strewn with maps, intelligence, and various clues. A tense atmosphere permeated the entire tent. Beyond the window, a deep forest loomed, with the occasional distant bird song. Despite the quiet and peace outside, the situation within was turbulent. They were planning an unprecedented operation.

"If we want to expose these corrupt forces completely, we must hit them right away and not leave any loopholes." Ye Wan took a deep breath, her tone firm, and a calm confidence revealed between her brows.

Xie Linchuan nodded, his eyes sharp as a knife, seemingly able to see through everything. "I understand. We can't act rashly. Since they're hiding so deeply, we have to secretly gather enough evidence to ensure we can pierce their disguise in one fell swoop."

The two of them were silent for a moment, and Ye Wan began directing the operation from the table, circling several key areas and lightly tracing them with her fingers, as if she were sketching a precise tactical map. She had already formulated a preliminary plan.

"Let's start by gathering evidence of their crimes." Ye Wan's tone was as calm and powerful as a gentle breeze. "Through the confessions of villagers and out-of-town merchants, combined with our own careful observations, we'll gradually piece together their crimes. We can't rush to make them public; we need to ensure we have sufficient evidence."

Xie Linchuan listened and nodded, then continued, "I will send out several teams to lurk within the area where they are operating and keep an eye on the whereabouts of those officials. We must ensure that while we collect evidence, we also retain room for retreat so that if anything goes wrong, we can escape in time."

Ye Wan tapped the table lightly, her gaze fixed on him. "We must not only keep this secret, but also provide the people with a little hope. When they can't see a future, we must at least give them the courage to live."

Xie Linchuan looked at her, his eyes revealing a complex expression. "You always see so far." He felt that he often seemed like an immature student in front of Ye Wan, while she always saw the essence of things clearly. Her wisdom and vision far exceeded his initial expectations.

Ye Wan smiled slightly. "No, it's precisely because what we're dealing with right now isn't simply corruption. If there's a larger force behind these corrupt officials, then we must be cautious with every step we take to avoid exposing our whereabouts. We must strike at their very foundations in secret."

"I understand." Xie Linchuan agreed, his eyes determined. "How do we allocate resources next?"

After a moment's thought, Ye Wan said, "I will first dispatch a few trusted members to secretly contact the civilians and merchants who were harmed and collect their testimonies. At the same time, we can also leverage the information networks of the vagrant teams and other local forces to conduct two-way collection to ensure that the information we obtain is comprehensive enough."

She paused and continued, "As for you, Xie Linchuan, I need you to be responsible for arranging some mobile teams and distributing them in key locations. We can't gather everyone together. We must remain flexible and respond to emergencies at any time."

Xie Linchuan's eyes flashed with a calm light, "No problem, I will make arrangements. As long as the situation changes, I will ensure that the retreat route is unobstructed."

Ye Wan nodded, satisfied with Xie Linchuan's reaction. She knew that the next move was not only a comprehensive strategic consideration, but also a life-or-death game. All plans had to be meticulous and effective in the shortest possible time.

"I plan to use the intelligence we have to gradually close in on these corrupt officials over the next week. We can't act rashly until everything is confirmed. We must put enough pressure on them, but without letting them realize our intentions."

Xie Linchuan nodded silently, his determination growing stronger. Being with Ye Wan felt like standing on the top of a towering mountain. Despite the storm, as long as her plan was correct, she would eventually reach the top.

"I will fully support your plan." Xie Linchuan's voice was low but powerful, full of firm commitment.

Ye Wan glanced at him with a slight smile on her lips, "I know you are always reliable."

The tacit understanding between them no longer needed too many words to prove. The trust between them had reached an unshakable level.

"Also," Ye Wan continued, "we need to plant seeds of hope among the people. By spreading the word, we can let them know that soon, they might see justice restored. We need to let them know that what we're doing isn't just to crack down on corrupt officials, but also for them, to give them a chance to live."

Xie Linchuan's gaze deepened, as if he were already thinking about the future. "This isn't just about cracking down on corrupt officials; it's about bringing change to this place," he said.

Ye Wan nodded, her eyes firm. "Yes, this is not just an anti-corruption campaign; it's a fight for justice for the people. And we are the only ones who can stand up."

As the plan became clearer, Ye Wan felt a growing sense of responsibility. She knew the road ahead would be filled with dangers and challenges, but she also understood that if this plan succeeded, it would not only break the shadow of corruption but also bring hope to countless people. And all of this would surely be gradually realized in the hands of her and Xie Linchuan.

The two looked at each other again, and a tacit understanding was born without words. In this turbulent land, they shouldered an unprecedented mission, destined to set off a shocking storm in the future.