Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

Chapter 2854 Commander Ito’s warning!
Commander Ito took the icy jade pendant, and as soon as his fingertips touched the warm jade surface, his pupils suddenly contracted.

He held the jade pendant in both hands and brought it close to the light. The jade surface was glowing with a faint green luster in the light, and it was so moist that it seemed to be able to drip water.

He swallowed his saliva with his Adam's apple rolling, and stroked the cloud and dragon patterns carved on the jade pendant with his fingers. He was unaware of the red marks left on his fingertips by the raised gold threads in the hollow area.

"This is an item from the Imperial Household Department of the former Qing Dynasty."

Commander Ito's voice trembled, and the veins in his neck throbbed as he swallowed.

He suddenly stuffed the jade pendant into the inner pocket of his military uniform. When the metal buckle collided with each other, making a crisp sound, he regained consciousness as if awakened.

Although this thing is good, is it really a good idea to do business with the Anti-Japanese Brigade?
He hesitated and said, "But after all, it is the Anti-Japanese Brigade's property. If I do this, will it be considered aiding the enemy?"

The old man's hunched back suddenly straightened a little, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Mr. Ito, think about it, if these treasures fall into the hands of those people in Chongqing, they will really become their capital to fight against the imperial army. But if they are circulated in our Chuncheng black market, at least 80% of the supply can be controlled."

At this point, the old man paused and continued, "When these treasures are distributed to foreign companies in Shanghai and Hong Kong, who can find out the source? By then, all the money earned will be in cash."

The light cast alternating shadows of light and dark on Commander Ito's face. He subconsciously touched the pistol at his waist. The coolness of the metal buttons on the holster made him sober up a little.

But the outline of the jade pendant in the inner pocket was burning his chest through the fabric, like a wildfire that could never be extinguished.

He thought of his seriously ill wife back home in Tokyo and the expensive tuition for his daughter's private school, and his throat couldn't help but roll again.

However, at this moment, the old man continued to persuade us, "Even if they don't sell it to us, there are Jewish business groups in Chongqing. I heard that Sir Robert Ho Tung in Hong Kong is also collecting antiques. If these treasures pass through their hands, the price will increase tenfold."

As he spoke, the old man took out his pipe and tapped it on the corner of the table, sparks splashing on the Persian carpet, and then he asked again: "What do you think, should the Anti-Japanese Brigade make this money, or should the Imperial Army make it?"

"Ugh!"

Commander Ito sighed and his military boots rubbed back and forth on the carpet.

The emergence of the Anti-Japanese Brigade gave him a splitting headache. If he did not eliminate the other side as soon as possible, they would inevitably become a new headache for the Imperial Army.

And if the other party is given enough funds, it will grow and develop faster.

But what was on his mind most at this moment was the jade pendant that he kept close to him.

He seemed to see through it the mink coats in the department store windows and his daughter playing the violin on the stage of the conservatory.

“We’re just doing business.”

At this moment, the old man's low and hoarse voice was heard again.

He must capture Commander Ito today, otherwise not only will the black market be in trouble, but the deal with the Anti-Japanese Brigade will also fail.

Although that adult had instructed him to fully assist Captain Qi, he had to consider more people, including the one above him.

That person is of noble status and in danger. The existence of the black market is his last straw.

So even if it was that adult's words, if it conflicted with that adult's safety, he would terminate his cooperation with Qi Dabing.

But obviously, he still had another way, which was to use the royal jade pendant made by the Imperial Household Department that he had treasured for many years to get through to Ito. But Ito was always hesitant, so he could only keep persuading him: "After all, we are just businessmen, not military supplies. Just like the batch of thangkas you bought from me two years ago, weren't you also buying them from the Anti-Japanese United Army?"

"enough!"

Commander Ito suddenly shouted, because this was a secret that could not be told to outsiders.

But then, when he saw the old man's face turn pale, he quickly smiled and said, "What a businessman! Yes, we are just doing business! Go ahead and do it. I will ask the Special High Section to say hello to the Black Dragon Society."

The old man smiled slightly. He just thought that the old dog Ito had refused, but he didn't expect that he just didn't want him to mention those thangka matters.

So he smiled, bowed slightly, then turned and left Commander Ito's bedroom.

At this time, Ito grabbed the bottle of whiskey on the table, opened the lid, and took a big gulp.

Fortune and wealth are sought in danger, and what's more, he was just doing business. As for what the Anti-Japanese Brigade would do with the money, it was none of his business.
Even if the empire conquered the land, they would not give him any more? The money he earned was his own.

So he tried to understand the reason behind this and called the chairman of the Black Dragon Society, Uchida Ryohei.

Commander Ito's fingertips made a harsh clicking sound as the phone dial turned.

By the time Ryohei Uchida's hoarse response came from the other end of the phone, veins on the back of his hand holding the bottle were bulging.

Commander Ito deliberately lowered his voice with the spiciness of whiskey: "Uchida-kun, I heard that the Black Dragon Society's Second Division has been very active in Chuncheng recently?"

Uchida Ryohei's laughter came from the receiver: "What's wrong with Ito-kun? Why are you concerned about the affairs of the Black Dragon Society?"

"snort!"

Commander Ito snorted coldly, and then said: "Your people were killed in the anti-Japanese brigade's territory, and you turned around and knocked on the door of the black market?"

At this point, he paused for three seconds, listening to the sudden rapid breathing on the other end of the phone line, and then continued: "I have been sending people to monitor the black market. Uchida-kun wouldn't even know this rule, right?"

"Cough! Cough!"

Uchida Ryohei pretended to cough dryly, but he was actually thinking about why that bastard Yamamoto wanted to provoke Ito, and why he didn't even report such a big thing to him. He was simply a fool.

So he used the time he was coughing to think of a solution, and thought it would be better to ask first: "Ito-kun, I'm not sure about this matter. It's very likely a misunderstanding. Can you tell me what happened specifically?"

Hearing this, Commander Ito's expression and voice softened a little: "The thing is, Yamamoto sent people to keep an eye on the black market, but they became greedy and robbed the Anti-Japanese Brigade. As a result, they were killed by the Anti-Japanese Brigade, and then they went to cause trouble in the black market."

At this point, Commander Ito paused and continued, "I have been keeping an eye on the black market. If they dare to trade arms or military supplies with any resistance organization, I and the Special High Section will not let them go, even without the Black Dragon Society taking action. So please tell those idiots in Section 2 that if they dare to do anything that affects the stability of Chuncheng again, don't blame me for being rude!"

"Baga, the black market is your cake and eat it, don't you even care about the safety of the empire?"

Uchida Ryohei was a little annoyed, but of course he would not say these words. Instead, he smiled and said, "Please rest assured, Ito-kun, I will definitely restrain them and not cause you any trouble."

“This is the best!”

Having said that, Ito hung up the phone. He knew that Uchida Ryohei was a smart man and he should know what to do!