The Bravest

Chapter 220: Insight and Response

Lin Jie received his first task after Gangcun re-employed him, requiring him to escort a large batch of goods to trade with the buyer he designated.

Lin Jie called Liu Sheng and Liu Yidao together at home overnight to discuss countermeasures. Although the three of them felt that this was not a normal transaction, they could not think of any good way to deal with it for the time being.

Liu Sheng suddenly raised the question of whether Gangcun would really be willing to use a large number of drugs as bait, which made Lin Jie wonder whether Gangcun would replace the drugs in advance or simply use a batch of fake drugs to complete the transaction.

"Brother, I don't think it's likely that the drugs were swapped. We will check when we pick them up. But it's very likely that they are fake drugs." Liu Yidao supplemented.

"Well, if it's fake medicine, it will be very troublesome. If the deal succeeds, I will become an accomplice of Gangcun in transporting fake medicine. I don't know how many people will be killed. But if it fails, not to mention that Gangcun will be held responsible, the fake medicine will still flow into the Kuomintang-controlled areas, and Gangcun's conspiracy will be achieved."

After Lin Jie said this, the atmosphere in the study became even more depressing.

"Brother, how about we organize some people to stage a scene, and then blow up the medicine during the exchange of fire? Wouldn't that solve the problem once and for all? Gangcun probably won't want to kill you. At worst, we'll just have to live a hard life in the future."

"Yes, big brother. If all of us brothers pool our savings over the past few years, the welfare home should be able to survive. At most, we just have to stop eating meat. We won't starve to death if we eat less. But if the medicines are fine, it would be a shame to destroy them."

Liu Yidao also agreed with Liu Sheng's statement. Although they helped the Japanese make money by smuggling contraband, they also raised much-needed supplies for the Kuomintang-controlled areas.

But if a batch of fake drugs were smuggled in, it would be fatal, especially anti-inflammatory drugs, which were used on the wounded on the front line, and more likely on injured officers.

"Look carefully at this list of medicines. Penicillin accounts for two-thirds. Gangcun can't have so much. Even the entire military police headquarters can't have so much. If the Japanese had channels to get it from the Americans two years ago, it's impossible now. It's absolutely fake."

Lin Jie slapped his thigh. He also confused the key points. He just wanted to complete the transaction so that he could make money and the drugs could flow into the Kuomintang-controlled areas. Fortunately, Liu Sheng thought of the question of whether Gangcun would use a large number of drugs as bait, otherwise it would be a big deal.

"Brother, since there is a problem with the medicine, we have to change our direction and not let the transaction succeed. This will be even more troublesome."

"Well, there's still time, let's think about it carefully!" After Lin Jie had a clear direction, he was not so impatient. He poured tea for the two brothers and lit cigarettes for them to relax.

"Brother, do you think there is a possibility that no matter whether we can complete the transaction or not, Gangcun will not stop it, allowing this batch of fake drugs to reach the Kuomintang-controlled areas smoothly?" Liu Yidao thought of a question.

"It's possible. He may have spread the word to lure others to rob. While testing us, he also dug up clues about the Military Control Commission or the Communist Party. If they don't take the bait, the drugs will easily flow into the Kuomintang-controlled areas. He is so damn insidious. I don't think it was Gangcun's idea alone. He doesn't have the ability to make so many fake drugs. The Military Police Headquarters or senior officials must have participated in the plan."

"Brother, how about reminding the buyer during the transaction over there?"

"No, they know it's fake, so why would they trade with you? And the buyer is definitely just a middleman, so it's useless to remind him. We still have to destroy the fake medicine."

Lin Jie rejected Liu Sheng's proposal, but he had another idea in his mind.

"Liu Sheng, Yidao, do you think that after the transaction is completed, if we go back and grab the goods, will we have a chance to succeed?"

"It's difficult, unless we send people to follow them all the time. What we are most afraid of is that Gangcun will also send people to follow them. Although we believe that Gangcun will not prevent the circulation of fake drugs, they will definitely track them down. If we run into people from Gangcun, it will be a bit troublesome. Besides, the buyers are not fools, and it is not so easy for us to track them."

Liu Sheng rejected Lin Jie's idea, saying that it would be impossible to track them by water.

"If we follow you with a motorboat, their boat can't be faster than the motorboat. Then they will either surrender and hand over the medicine, or we will blow up their boat." Liu Yidao was determined to destroy the fake medicine, so he thought Lin Jie's idea was still feasible.

"Well, Yidao will personally lead a motorboat and follow us. Don't get close yet. Once the deal is done, use a telescope to stare at the target and follow us from a distance. Remember to pay attention to your back and don't let others take advantage of you. If you really run into people from Gang Village, you can say that we want to rob our fellow criminals. Of course, if there is a chance to silence them, we will kill them as well."

Lin Jie was also very angry. It would be best if he could deal with this batch of fake drugs in his own hands. If that was not possible, he could only issue a warning to both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. This was the best that Lin Jie could do.

"Okay, brother, I know what to do." Liu Yidao waved his fist excitedly.

"Don't do it unless it's absolutely necessary, and don't do it if you're not sure. Even if the fake drugs flow into the Kuomintang-controlled areas, I can still use my connections to notify them. Even if you don't make it in time, the most you'll lose is some money, which is always better than taking risks. Remember, the lives of your brothers are more important than anything else."

"Okay, I've got it. Don't worry, big brother." Liu Yidao nodded to Lin Jie cautiously, indicating that he listened carefully to what Lin Jie said.

"Liu Sheng, you don't have to participate in anything this time. I will lead the team myself. Just take care of the family, and..."

Before Lin Jie finished speaking, Liu Sheng interrupted him: "Brother, you killed a group of people with one knife, and you have to split into two groups. Do you have enough manpower?"

"It's okay. I'll take Song Qi's second squadron and Michiko's men to escort the cargo. The drugs will be transferred to the motorboat at the dock. Secretary Liu will follow behind. Finally, Yidao will lead a motorboat to follow and act when the opportunity arises."

"Brother, most of the people in the open have been dispatched. Don't we need to mobilize our people in the dark? Will it be enough if we disperse the force?" Liu Sheng was still a little worried.

"No, we are not dispersed on land, and we don't need too many people on the water. Just bring enough weapons and firepower. Also, try not to use the people in the dark in the future. Leave them all to you and hide them step by step in preparation for the future." Lin Jie was full of confidence.

"Brother, can Secretary Liu control the situation? Do you want me to go with her, or should the fourth concubine go with her?" Liu Yidao raised a new question.

"It doesn't matter. She is in the middle and the motorboat has strong maneuverability, so it won't be a big problem. Let her gain some experience, otherwise she will be even more difficult to control in the future."

"Okay then." Liu Yidao agreed without saying anything else.

"Also, if the buyer has strong connections, he may go directly by land. Then our backup plan will lose its target. In that case, I will send you a signal. Just join us and go back together. Don't go ashore."

"No way. If the buyer dares to go by land, there is a regiment of the Imperial Army nearby." Liu Yidao didn't quite believe it.

"Haha, maybe he is the buyer, do you understand?" Lin Jie never believed the nonsense that Gangcun would fall out with the military of the Wang Puppet Government.

Lin Jie and the other two discussed until the early morning before they finalized all the details. As for whether there would be other unexpected situations, only God knows. Even if there were unexpected situations, they would have to deal with them according to the actual situation.

Anyway, this mission is more complicated and dangerous than all the previous ones, but Lin Jie and his team have no reason to retreat.

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