Chapter 1673 Did You Know This a Long Time Ago?

"Report! I have an emergency to report." Zhang Qiang straightened his back and said loudly.

The leaders all looked at him, and one of them motioned for him to continue.

Zhang Qiang handed the letter in his hand to the leader closest to him, and then elaborated on the content of the letter and his views on the matter: "I think that Qin Yuan, as a soldier, took private work outside, which seriously violated military discipline. This behavior must be severely punished to serve as a warning to others."

After hearing this, the leaders looked solemn and circulated the anonymous letter. For a while, the meeting room fell into silence, with only the sound of paper flipping and occasional low discussions.

"This matter must be dealt with seriously." An older leader finally spoke, his voice steady and powerful, "Soldiers are bound by their duty to obey orders. Taking private work outside not only violates military discipline, but also damages the image of the army. We must give a clear attitude."

Other leaders also nodded in agreement. They knew that if this matter was not handled properly, it might cause more disciplinary problems.

"Then... how should we deal with it?" another leader asked, revealing a hint of hesitation in his tone.

"I suggest that Qin Yuan be expelled from the army immediately and sent to a military court." Zhang Qiang interrupted at the right time, his voice was firm and resolute, as if he had seen Qin Yuan's miserable end.

The leaders fell into silence again. They knew that once this decision was made, it would mean the end of Qin Yuan's military career. However, considering the seriousness of military discipline and the image of the army, they finally unanimously approved Zhang Qiang's proposal.

"Okay, let's do it according to Zhang Qiang's suggestion. Immediately notify the relevant departments to investigate Qin Yuan and prepare to hold a military court." The older leader made the final decision, and his voice revealed unquestionable majesty.

Zhang Qiang heard this and felt secretly happy. He seemed to have seen the scene of Qin Yuan being expelled from the army and being tried. He secretly vowed that this time he must make Qin Yuan lose his reputation to relieve his hatred.

A few days later.

Qin Yuan, with Yue Ming, Li Ziyang and Duan Jinglin, a group of four people rushed back to the recruit company from the other place where they were carrying out the mission. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on them, adding a touch of warmth to the journey home. However, as soon as they stepped into the gate of the recruit company, an unusual atmosphere came to their faces.

"Stop! Who are you?" Several officers and soldiers in plain clothes with stern faces suddenly appeared in front of them, with unquestionable majesty in their tone.

Qin Yuan frowned slightly, secretly alert in his heart, but remained calm on the surface: "We are soldiers from the recruit company, just returned from completing the mission. Excuse me, is there any problem?"

"A problem? A big problem!" One of the officers and soldiers sneered, stepped forward, and glanced back and forth at the four people, "Someone reported that you took private work outside and violated military discipline. Now, please come with us and accept investigation."

The soldiers of the recruit company heard the noise and gathered around. They saw their comrades being detained by foreign officers and soldiers, and they were immediately angry.

"Why arrest them? They are our heroes!"

"Let them go, we don't allow you to arrest people at will!"

The voices of the recruits rose and fell, and their emotions became more and more excited. They quickly surrounded several officers and soldiers in the middle, forming a human wall and not allowing them to leave.

Qin Yuan was secretly anxious when he saw this. He knew that going on like this would only make the situation more complicated. So he took a deep breath and shouted loudly: "Everyone calm down! We are soldiers and must abide by discipline. They are just here to investigate the situation, and we just cooperate."

As soon as Qin Yuan finished speaking, the recruits looked at each other. Although they were still unwilling in their hearts, they gradually made way.

"Qin Yuan, you..." Yue Ming pulled Qin Yuan's sleeve, his eyes full of worry.

Qin Yuan gently patted the back of Yue Ming's hand, indicating that he could rest assured: "It's okay, believe me. You go back first, I'll come back after I deal with this matter."

After speaking, Qin Yuan left with a bit of helplessness and determination, following the officers and soldiers. When he left, he secretly winked at Li Ziyang, hinting him to do something.

Li Ziyang's heart trembled, and he instantly understood what Qin Yuan meant. He quietly slipped aside while no one was paying attention, took out his mobile phone, and called Zhou Meir.

"Hello, Sister Meir, it's me, Li Ziyang. Qin Yuan and his men were detained by several foreign soldiers, saying that they were investigating the private work. You should think of a way quickly, we can't let them take them away like this!" Li Ziyang's voice was a little anxious.

Zhou Meir was silent for a while on the other end of the phone, and then said calmly: "Don't worry, I will contact the people above immediately. Remember, you must stay calm and don't conflict with the soldiers. I will deal with this matter as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone, Li Ziyang took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that the only thing he could do now was to wait for Zhou Meir's news.

At the same time, Qin Yuan was taken to a temporary interrogation room near a recruit company. Several soldiers sat in front of him and began to ask questions with a serious look.

"Qin Yuan, some people say that you took on outside work privately, violating military discipline. Do you have any explanation for this?" an officer asked coldly.

Qin Yuan looked at them expressionlessly, but he had already quickly figured out a response strategy in his mind: "I didn't take on outside work privately. We went out to carry out a mission this time, and we had formal approval procedures and reports. If someone reports us, it must be a misunderstanding or malicious slander."

"Misunderstanding? Malicious slander?" Another officer and soldier sneered, "Then can you explain why someone took photos of you and outsiders?"

Qin Yuan was shocked, but remained calm on the surface: "The photo must have been misunderstood. We were in the process of carrying out the mission and had the necessary communication with the locals. This does not mean that we met the foreigners privately. live."

The officers and soldiers exchanged glances, seemingly dissatisfied with Qin Yuan's explanation. They continued to ask some detailed questions, trying to find loopholes in Qin Yuan's words.

However, Qin Yuan was well prepared. He dealt with every problem calmly, always maintaining a clear head and a firm stance. He knew that as long as he did not reveal any flaws, these officers and soldiers would not be able to find evidence to convict him.

The interrogation lasted for a long time and finally ended as night fell. other side.

Zhou Meier hurriedly walked through the bluestone path of the Zhou family's old house, with a bit of anxiety and determination in her steps. Her destination is Mr. Zhou's study, where you can often find the old man who is over seventy years old but still energetic. The afterglow of the setting sun shines through the carved wooden windows and onto the rice paper in the study, adding a touch of warm color to this quaint space.

"Grandpa, something happened!" Zhou Meier opened the door, with an imperceptible tremor in her voice.

Mr. Zhou was studying an ancient map with his head down. When he heard this, he raised his head and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Meier, what's wrong? Are you in such a hurry?"

Zhou Meier took a deep breath and told Mr. Zhou everything about Qin Yuan's arrest. Her words were full of worries about Qin Yuan and dissatisfaction with those groundless accusations.

After hearing this, Mr. Zhou's face suddenly changed, and his originally peaceful eyes suddenly became sharp: "What? Qin Yuan was arrested? How is this possible! He is a child I watched grow up, with good conduct and outstanding abilities. How could this happen? Doing something that violates military discipline?”

Zhou Meier shook her head, a look of helplessness flashed in her eyes: "I don't know what happened specifically, but I heard that it was because someone reported him for taking on foreign jobs. Now, he has been taken to the Southern Military Region for investigation."

"Private work?" Mr. Zhou frowned, obviously surprised by this accusation, "Qin Yuan is not that kind of person, there must be a misunderstanding here. Mei'er, wait, I will give it to my old comrades from the Southern Military Region. Call and ask."

After saying that, Mr. Zhou stood up and walked to the desk and picked up an old-fashioned telephone. His fingers moved skillfully on the dial, and soon the call was connected.

"Hey, is it Lao Li? I'm Lao Zhou." Mr. Zhou's voice revealed a hint of long-lost kindness.

On the other end of the phone, an equally old but energetic voice came: "Oh, Lao Zhou, long time no see, are you okay?"

"I'm fine, but I just want to ask you for help." Mr. Zhou directly explained his purpose, "I heard that a boy named Qin Yuan in your military region was arrested, and he said he was doing private work. Old Li, Let me tell you, I have watched this child grow up, and I know his character very well, and there is absolutely no way he would do something like that. Can you help me check and find out what is going on? "

When Old Li on the other end of the phone heard this, his expression became serious: "Old Zhou, I also know the Qin Yuan you are talking about. He is indeed a good kid, and I have always been very optimistic about him. However, the matter of his arrest... I really haven’t gotten the news. Don’t worry, I’ll go check it out and find out what’s going on. If it’s a misunderstanding, I will definitely clarify it to him; if he really made a mistake, we will never tolerate it.”

"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news." Mr. Zhou hung up the phone and his expression softened a little.

Zhou Meier watched from the side, praying secretly in her heart, hoping that Qin Yuan could be cleared of his grievances as soon as possible.

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In the interrogation room, the lights were dim and dazzling, and there was a depressing atmosphere in the air. Zhang Qiang sat on one side of the interrogation table, with a proud smile on his lips and his eyes fixed on Qin Yuan opposite him. Qin Yuan had an indifferent expression, his eyes showed determination and fearlessness, as if he didn't care about the coming storm.

"Qin Yuan, you can't fly this time." Zhang Qiang said with a hint of sarcasm in his voice, "The evidence is conclusive. You violated military discipline by taking on external jobs privately. This is an ironclad fact. I think you are doing it this time. There’s no way to escape jail.”

Qin Yuan smiled softly and shook his head: "Zhang Qiang, you and I have worked together for many years, you should know what I am like. I, Qin Yuan, have always acted openly and aboveboard, and will never do such sneaky things. As for the evidence you mentioned, huh , that’s just a frame-up by some people with ulterior motives.”

"Framing? Haha, you are so whimsical!" Zhang Qiang sneered, "Who do you think you are? The highest commander of the military region will stand up for you, a little soldier? Stop dreaming!"

Qin Yuan didn't speak anymore, but looked at Zhang Qiang quietly, with an inexplicable confidence in his eyes. He knew that although he was in danger, he would never be alone.

The two bickered for a few more times, and the atmosphere in the interrogation room became increasingly tense. At this moment, the door of the interrogation room was suddenly pushed open, and an officer in military uniform walked in with a hurried expression. He walked straight to Zhang Qiang and whispered a few words in a low voice.

Zhang Qiang's face instantly turned pale, as if he had heard something incredible. He stared at the officer with wide eyes and disbelief, his mouth opened wide, but no words came out.

"How... how is it possible?" Zhang Qiang finally recovered and asked with a trembling voice, "The highest commander of the military region... personally ordered his release? He... what is his background?"

The officer did not answer, but nodded silently, then turned and left the interrogation room. Zhang Qiang looked at the officer's leaving figure, his heart full of doubts and unwillingness. He turned to look at Qin Yuan and found that the latter was looking at him indifferently, as if he had expected all this.

"You...you knew this a long time ago?" Zhang Qiang pointed at Qin Yuan, with a hint of anger in his voice.

Qin Yuan smiled softly: "I don't know exactly what will happen, but I believe that justice and truth will always come. Zhang Qiang, you lost, not to me, but to your own prejudice and Stubborn."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qiang slumped down on his chair, as if all his strength had been drained away. He lowered his head and remained silent, his heart full of frustration and confusion.

At this moment, the door of the interrogation room was pushed open again, and several soldiers walked in. They walked to Qin Yuan and said respectfully: "Comrade Qin Yuan, you can leave. The top commander of the military region has given an order. Your matter has been investigated clearly. It was a misunderstanding."

Qin Yuan nodded, stood up, and looked at Zhang Qiang: "Zhang Qiang, I hope you can learn from this incident. As soldiers, we should be based on facts and justice. Don't rely on personal prejudice. and emotions, and misjudge others.”

After saying that, Qin Yuan turned and left, leaving Zhang Qiang alone in the interrogation room in a daze. Zhang Qiang looked at Qin Yuan's leaving back with mixed feelings in his heart. He didn't know what kind of background Qin Yuan had that could make the top military commander personally order his release. But he knew that he did lose this time, completely.

Qin Yuan walked out of the interrogation room and saw Zhou Meier, Li Ziyang and others waiting outside. As soon as they saw Qin Yuan, they immediately came up to him and asked with concern: "Qin Yuan, are you okay? Did they do anything to you?"

Qin Yuan shook his head and reassured them: "I'm fine. The matter has been investigated clearly. It was a misunderstanding. Now, I can go back with you."

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