Chapter 281: Naturally, Someone Will Want To Deal With Him!
The explosives made a huge noise, and Cao Weida and the others who were rushing here naturally heard it and hurriedly quickened their pace.
When they arrived at the scene, they only saw the cave that had been bombed and collapsed by about half.
“It’s over, we’re too late!”
Cao Weida’s face changed drastically, ignoring the obstruction from the surrounding patrolmen, he resolutely took the lead and rushed in first.
The smoke and dust produced inside the cave after the explosion had not yet dissipated, and it smelled somewhat choking.
He waved his hand to dispel a bit of dust.
What met the eyes was a pile of wooden boards that had been blasted to pieces and glass shards all over the ground.
The slightly damp soil inside the cave seemed to foreshadow the once fake currency worth a fortune.
The group of patrolmen who rushed in right after saw this scene and couldn’t help but gasp.
“Goodness, how much penicillin was blown up here!”
Everyone had a pained expression; these were all soft gold!
Things that had a price but no market!
Just blown up like that?!
These bandits are really prodigals!!
Lu Ju, who followed in, had a crestfallen look: “It seems our previous action startled these bandits.”
If they could seize the medicine, it would be a great merit for them!
At that time, wouldn’t the little devils give some rewards?
Unfortunately, a pack of explosives destroyed everything.
As for pocketing it privately, he hadn’t thought of that, after all, there were more than a dozen little devils following them.
He suspected these little devils were there precisely to monitor them and prevent them from lining their own pockets!
Cao Weida walked out of the cave with a stern face, which to outsiders looked like he was suppressing his anger:
“How’s the Military Police side?”
“News from there says they’ve already wiped out the bandits’ lair and are cleaning up the battlefield.”
“Dismiss the team!” Cao Weida said these three words somewhat gritting his teeth, but seeing the faces around him, he was almost laughing himself silly inside.
This operation went very smoothly, and he was quite happy about it.
Police Station.
“Ono-kun, this is the preliminary statistical result of this operation.” Cao Weida handed a list to Ono Shiota, saying with great regret:
“A total of twenty-six bandits were wiped out, but unfortunately, the bandits became alert early and blew up those medicines.”
“Yōshi, Cao Sang, you did very well! Some minor flaws are inevitable; no need to take it too much to heart!” Ono Shiota was quite pleased; this mission could be considered a complete success, effectively intimidating those traitors with ulterior motives.
At the same time, the city government also called the higher-ups, talking vaguely about the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, which was actually a show of submission.
In this way, the police station’s jurisdiction would inevitably expand significantly, equivalent to digging away a good portion of Beiping government’s power.
It could be said that they had thoroughly achieved the desired result.
Compared to the results obtained, the destruction of some penicillin was regrettable but no longer a big deal.
He took an appointment letter from the drawer and handed it over with a beaming smile: “Cao Sang, take it.”
“This is…”
“Promotion order appointment letter; this is what was promised to you before.” Ono Shiota patted his shoulder and said with a smile: “From today on, Cao Sang, you are the director of the Outer Fifth District Office of our police station!”
“I hope you will work with me wholeheartedly and even more diligently for the Great Japanese Empire!”
“Yes!” Cao Weida immediately put on a surprised expression, his mouth almost grinning to his ears, stood at attention and saluted, saying solemnly:
“Thank you, Officer Ono, for your trust and cultivation! This subordinate will certainly redouble his efforts, willing to serve the Imperial Army and Officer Ono like a dog or horse, going through fire and water without hesitation!”
“I am the sharp blade in Officer Ono’s hand; wherever you point, I strike, with no second thoughts!”
That appearance was just like a lackey.
“Hahaha~~ Cao Sang, I know your loyalty well, and I am well aware of your abilities. Our Imperial Army always rewards and punishes clearly; this is what you deserve!”
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The news that Cao Weida had been promoted spread in the police station; some envied, some were jealous, some both envied and jealous; as for whether anyone hated him, that was unknown.
However, no one was surprised, because it was all within expectations.
After all, Ono Shiota’s favoritism toward Cao Weida was well-known to everyone in the police station.
“Big Brother Cao, congratulations! From now on, we have to call you Director Cao!” Little Ear cupped his fists with a grinning smile.
“Alright, stop flattering.” Cao Weida laughed and cursed, then said to Duomen on the side: “From now on, this office is yours, Master Duo.”
Having been promoted to district office director, he naturally had to go to his own jurisdiction to take charge.
Duomen waved his hands repeatedly upon hearing this: “Forget it; I’m just a sergeant who has to patrol the streets all day. What do I need an office for?”
“Who said sergeant?” Cao Weida took out an appointment letter and handed it over with a smile: “Patrol officer!”
“Huh?! Patrol officer?! I’ve been promoted?”
Duomen was stunned, took the appointment letter in astonishment, opened it, and sure enough, it was an appointment letter for promotion to patrol officer.
“This…” Duomen stared blankly at the appointment letter. To say he wasn’t moved would be impossible; after being a sergeant for so many years, he considered his abilities decent, but due to lack of money to curry favor with superiors, he had always been doing the grunt work at the bottom.
Now suddenly promoted, he really hadn’t reacted yet.
“Hey, no ‘this’ or ‘that’; in this operation, Master Duo, you have merit.” Cao Weida put his arm around his shoulder and said grinningly:
“This promotion opportunity was something I and Consultant Ono worked hard to get; there’s only one in total. If not for you, then who?”
“You’re one of the few capable men in our Outer Fifth District Police Station. Ask around Beiping; who doesn’t know that big or small cases, once in your hands, nothing can escape your sharp eyes! This promotion and raise was long overdue for you!”
“No, no, no, don’t flatter me; I know my own abilities—it’s just that others give me face.” Duomen hurriedly waved his hands.
If others said this, he might be modest verbally but quite pleased inside.
But coming from Cao Weida’s mouth, he didn’t dare accept it.
He had glimpsed some of Cao Weida’s skills, which could be said to surpass his master’s.
Being praised like this, he actually felt a bit embarrassed.
“Master Duo is just modest.” Cao Weida smiled, didn’t pursue the topic, and turned to Si Jicai and others who showed envious expressions:
“You all know Master Duo’s abilities; he’s been diligent for so many years, with both merit and hard work. I’m giving this rare promotion opportunity to Master Duo; you shouldn’t have any objections, right?”
Little Ear spoke first: “No, none. Master Duo as patrol officer is well-deserved!”
Patrol officer or sergeant, it was all the same to him; he was Cao Weida’s trusted aide, and even as just a patrolman, who wouldn’t give him face?
That little salary increase?
Come on, Little Ear had followed Master Cao through thick and thin!
Si Jicai also nodded hurriedly: “We all see Master Duo’s abilities; giving it to him, we’re convinced.”
He hadn’t been with Cao Weida long enough to gain absolute trust.
Moreover, the Mingyue Dance Hall incident last time had really made him lose face; Master Cao not holding him accountable was already a blessing.
Fourth team’s sergeant Zhao Dashan scratched his head: “If even Master Duo doesn’t take the patrol officer position, I wouldn’t have the face to take it.”
He was one of the more transparent sergeants under Cao Weida, with basically no presence on normal days, let alone becoming one of Cao Weida’s trusted aides.
Putting himself in Cao Weida’s shoes, if he were Cao Weida, he would give the opportunity to Duomen too.
He was a bit envious, but not too much.
Everyone in the entire police station knew that Cao Weida was brought up by Duomen; back then, it was Master Duo who used his connections to get Cao Weida into the police station.
“See, everyone’s said so; Master Duo, just happily accept the promotion and raise!”
At this point, Cao Weida suddenly smirked mischievously, winking teasingly at Duomen: “Master Duo, there’s an old saying: promotion, wealth, wife’s death. You’ve got the promotion, wealth… you’ve made some small money, just short of the wife’s death.”
“But you definitely won’t meet the third condition, so you gotta at least find one to occupy first, right?”
“What’s the word from Third Sister-in-law? How come there’s no news after so long? Want me to help urge her?”
“…” Duomen looked at Cao Weida with a wry smile; how did good words turn sour in his mouth?
“Soon, soon; Third Sister-in-law is helping to scout, and there’s already a target.”
Faced with Cao Weida’s teasing, what could he do? Privately, he’d flick his forehead a couple times, but with so many people around now, and Cao Weida being the director, he needed to maintain some dignity.
Afraid Cao Weida would continue teasing, he hurriedly opened the door and shouted to the people waiting outside: “Come in quick, move all the stuff out!”
Right, Cao Weida was moving ‘house’; as a patrol officer before, working in the police station building was fine.
But now as Fifth District director, he naturally had to take charge in his jurisdiction.
The people who had been waiting and pacing outside for a long time saw the door finally open, and many came forward cupping fists with smiles.
“Master Cao, Director Cao, congratulations!” Lu Ju’s eyes flashed with envy and jealousy; Cao Weida was only eighteen, had been in the police station as a policeman for just over half a year at most, yet had risen from patrolman to director…
Look at him; he hadn’t skimped on building relationships or sending gifts, had been a policeman for twenty years, and only just managed to get promoted to patrol officer.
Comparing the two, it really was people die comparing to people, goods thrown out comparing to goods…
“Haha, Patrol Officer Lu is too polite.” Cao Weida laughed smugly; at this time, no need to be too modest—too much modesty would seem hypocritical.
“Master Cao, we’re comrades who’ve fought side by side; don’t forget us!” Du Chengye, Patrol Officer Du who went to suppress the bandits together, said with a fawning face.
“Certainly, certainly.”
“Master Cao, this is a little token; please don’t disdain it.”
Cao Weida tossed it lightly in his hand and immediately knew the weight.
Wow, at least two gold bars!
“You’re too polite! In a couple days, I’ll host at Dongxing Tower, set up two tables as my promotion banquet; everyone must honor me by coming!”
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When the crowd had left, half an hour had already passed.
Cao Weida rubbed his somewhat stiff smiling corners, pulled Duomen and Little Ear and others to the outside of the office building to smoke.
As for moving, naturally he didn’t need to do it himself; someone would handle it properly.
“Little Ear, hand over all the seized items from this time later.”
This bandit suppression, though he wasn’t the main force, he had at least killed more than twenty bandits.
These bandits coming out to connect naturally wouldn’t bring much money; even if they did, it had been pocketed by the brothers and the little devils.
Cao Weida knew full well but pretended not to know, turning a blind eye.
But the guns used by those bandits, he definitely had to turn those in.
Official items had to be handled openly to avoid disputes later.
“Mm, already registered; ready for handover anytime.” Little Ear nodded.
He looked around, leaned in closer, and whispered:
“Big Brother Cao, what do you plan to do about Guo Dashuai?”
Back at the casino, Guo Dashuai spitting at his feet—Little Ear still remembered it well!
Acting like that in front of Big Brother Cao, he naturally didn’t want to let Guo Dashuai off easily.
“Don’t worry about him for now; let him off first. We can’t let others say we’re burning bridges after crossing.” Cao Weida flicked cigarette ash, said calmly with a face, a cold smile at the corner of his mouth:
“Besides, we don’t need to act; naturally someone will want to deal with him!”
Guo Dashuai not only got his own brothers killed but also made the puppet government painfully cede some power.
After such a big loss, would the puppet government let it go easily?
They wouldn’t rest until they devoured Guo Dashuai alive!
What?
He’s from the same hometown as Wang Kemin?
Would Wang Kemin spare him for the sake of being townsmen?!
Wishful thinking!
Being townsmen is useless!
To put it bluntly, they’ve all become traitors; national righteousness is bullshit in these traitors’ eyes, let alone just being townsmen!
Besides, even if Wang Kemin wanted to spare him, would those guys under Wang Kemin be willing?
“Here’s what: arrange people to closely monitor Guo Dashuai’s every move. If he tries to leave the city, let him go, then follow him out and leave behind anything he shouldn’t take!”
That bastard Guo Dashuai wasn’t a good person; he’d done plenty of bad deeds and made a fortune.
Since they’d already offended him, he absolutely wouldn’t leave such a hidden danger behind.
The best way to eliminate the hidden danger was to send him down!
Little Ear immediately understood: “Got it; I’ll arrange people to watch him now.”
“Be careful after; if you find others watching too, withdraw if it’s not feasible—safety first.” Cao Weida thought for a moment and added.
After becoming a traitor, Guo Dashuai meant he could no longer gain trust from those above.
Thus, those above would definitely find someone to replace Guo Dashuai.
And over these years, with help from those above, Guo Dashuai had made quite a bit of money; Cao Weida coveted it, and those people probably didn’t want Guo Dashuai running off with the money either.
After assigning the tasks, Cao Weida left the police station, went to a siheyuan, released those brothers who had been watching the little devils’ gold, and booked a private room at Dongxing Tower to treat them well.
Afterward, he gave each fifty silver dollars and instructed them not to tell anyone, then sent them home.
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