Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 275 I can only ask you to make do.
If Cao Wei Da knew what he was thinking, he would probably laugh like a pig.

Do you even realize how valuable a time-traveling dog who's familiar with the plot is? This is it!

Xu Hancheng believed that Cao Wei Da was sincere in his sincerity because Xu Hancheng had no idea about the future, so he thought that Cao Wei Da had no ulterior motives.

In reality, Cao Wei Da, who knew the plot, saw him as someone absolutely worth befriending.

This illustrates the importance of information asymmetry. If Xu Hancheng knew the future plot, he wouldn't think this way.

After pondering for a long time, he said, "Brother Cao, tell me the truth, what are you planning to do next? As long as it's within my power, I will definitely support you without hesitation!"

Willing to offer support?

This is good!

Now is the time for you, brother, to stand in front and take the bullets!
"Brother, you're too kind. You just need to withstand the pressure, and I'll handle this as soon as possible." Cao Weida stood up with a serious expression.

"Now that things have come to this point, there's no turning back once the arrow is released. We have no choice but to face the challenge head-on!"

"Let's go find Advisor Ono and discuss our next steps with him!"

Xu Hancheng naturally didn't mind going along. He was under a lot of pressure right now, feeling like he was carrying a heavy burden. He needed to find someone more capable of taking the blame to help share the pressure.

The two arrived at Ono Oda's office, and Xu Hancheng repeated what he had said.

Ono Oda tapped his fingers on the table, making a 'tap-tap' sound. After a moment of contemplation, he turned his gaze to Cao Weida: "Cao-san, what do you think we should do?"

At this moment, Ono Oda seemed to have become a completely different person. His previous greedy and lustful nature had vanished without a trace, and he was more like an opportunistic politician who had seen an opportunity.

Indeed, one should not underestimate anyone. Fortunately, Cao Wei Da was always cautious and did not become arrogant and unruly because of Ono Oda's 'trust'.

Even if this person is greedy and lustful, with his family's wealth and influence, how could he possibly lack any political wisdom?

Cao Weida understood immediately and replied, "I believe that this Commander Guo must be eliminated!"

"This Commander Guo has been running rampant at the docks for so many years, and he's even more arrogant and domineering in Beiping. You wouldn't believe it, the other day when we went to arrest the communist collaborators, Commander Guo actually dared to spit at us! He's utterly arrogant!"

"If he dared to be so arrogant in that situation, you can imagine what he's like in everyday life."

"If we don't get rid of him, it won't appease public anger!"

"Such a thing actually happened? He is indeed too arrogant, daring to be so cocky even with his subordinates suspected of being communist sympathizers."

"Actually, it's not just you; many people in our empire are also very dissatisfied with the actions of certain individuals."

Ono Oda initially affirmed his words and indirectly conveyed the meaning above, but then changed his tone:
"However, the middleman is nowhere to be found now. Nobody knows where he is, whether he's alive or dead. Without evidence, I can't just forcibly arrest him."

"After all, the people that Commander Guo is involved with are all very important figures. You all know what role Commander Guo plays for them."

Xu Hancheng and Cao Weida were not fools; they both understood the ambiguity of his words.

Cao Weida stated directly, "This matter is no longer just about smuggling drugs; it has now affected the honor of our police station!"

"We absolutely cannot compromise like this. Otherwise, who will give our police station a good look in the future, and who will give you, Ono-kun, any respect?!"

"There's a Chinese saying, 'A subject dies for his master.' As a member of the police force, I absolutely will not allow such a thing to happen!"

Ono Oda nodded repeatedly with a satisfied look. That's exactly the point. Things have come to this point, and there's no turning back.

It's not just about the honor of the police station; it's also about the power struggle between the puppet government and the Japanese!

If this compromise is reached, the puppet regime will inevitably expand its scope of power and then test and approach the boundaries of Japan's rights again.

In severe cases, it could even affect the ruling position in enemy-occupied territories!
After all, power is like a cake that has already been polished; if you take a bigger bite, I will inevitably have to take a smaller bite.

This outcome is absolutely unacceptable to the Japanese side, and Oda Ono will certainly not allow it!

If he shows any sign of reconciliation, even if he has strong connections, he will definitely be met with dissatisfaction and disappointment from above.

Xu Hancheng stood to the side, trembling. He seemed to realize that this matter was far more complicated than it appeared on the surface.

He felt like crying. He was just a lowly bureau chief in the outer fifth district, yet he had been drawn into such a massive political conflict.
Is this a distortion of human nature or a decline in morality?!
Why am I so unlucky?!
Ono Oda ignored his mother-dead expression and felt even more contempt for him.

Compared to him, and looking at the solemn-faced Cao Weida, Xu Hancheng, the bureau chief, is truly indescribable!

He said in a gentle tone, "Cao Sang, you have always been quick-witted and intelligent, so I suppose you already have a plan. Just say the word, and I will do my best to help you with anything that is within the rules!"

Cao Weida said in a deep voice, "Things have already come to this, there is no better way than to go all the way up!"

"To avoid unnecessary disputes, I suggest you step aside for a few days and leave this matter to us!"

"Give me two days, and contact Fujita-kun again. Give me a military police unit, and I'll arrest Commander Guo immediately." Ono Oda walked up to Cao Weida with a complicated expression, stood on tiptoe, patted Cao Weida's shoulder, and said with satisfaction:
"Cao-san, you truly are worthy of being my, Ono Oda's, most loyal friend and the Great Japanese Empire!"

"Okay, everything will proceed according to your plan. Fujita-kun will definitely be happy to cooperate with you."

"Don't worry, the Empire and I have never been stingy with those who have done us a favor. Once this matter is settled, I will sign a promotion order for you!"

"Hello! Thank you for your trust and promotion, Commander Ono. I will do my utmost!"

Who the hell cares about your promotion? If it weren't for that batch of medicine and the Red Party comrades, I wouldn't care about your life or death and your damn empire!

If I could, I'd love to be there to hand you a knife in a crucial moment. No, I'd hand you a little boy!!

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Gendarmerie Headquarters.

Office of the Military Police Battalion Commander.

Fujita Sosuke put down the documents that Cao Weida had just handed him, looked at Cao Weida, and frowned, saying, "Cao-san, do you know that by doing this, you will inevitably take great risks and offend many powerful figures?"

Cao Weida smiled awkwardly and said in a somewhat timid tone, "To be honest, I'm still a little scared."

"After all, to those big shots, killing me, a mere patrol officer, is as easy as crushing an ant."

He paused, glanced furtively at Fujita Sousuke, and chuckled awkwardly:
"Actually, I didn't know things would be so complicated at first, but things have gotten to this point, and I'm in a bind."

"Our police station represents Ono-kun's reputation, and even more so, the reputation of the Great Japanese Empire. If we have to give in and compromise even to a small-time thug, where will that leave the reputation of our police station and the Imperial Japanese Army?!"

"If I don't push forward, how will I conduct myself in the police station? What will the Great Japanese Empire think of me?"

"Ono-kun and Fujita-kun, you've always taken such good care of me. How will I ever face you again?"

"So, even though I was scared, I had no choice but to bite the bullet and push forward!"

These words lacked any grand, righteous air, nor did they express any determination to die for a friend. But it was precisely this concern for his own life, death, and future that made people believe in his original intentions and resolve.

Fujita Sosuke couldn't help but smile with satisfaction, and laughed heartily, "Don't worry, Cao-san, Ono-kun and I are your strongest support!"

“I will now order a military police platoon to assist your operation.”

"However, I must remind you, no matter what method you use, you must find evidence that they are colluding with the Communists!"

"Once we find the evidence, no matter who it is, no one can stop us from punishing them!"

He took out a cigarette and offered it to him, saying softly, "Cao Sang, I really have to trouble you this time. The situation in Beiping is very complicated, and it's inconvenient for us to get involved, because it would affect our delicate relationship with our counterparts in the Manchurian government. I can only ask you to do this."

Cao Wei Da nodded hurriedly: "Understood, understood, please rest assured, this is all my personal behavior and has nothing to do with the Great Japanese Empire!"

He thought to himself, "If you guys were to step in directly, I wouldn't agree!"
Marshal Guo's mansion was a three-story villa, covering a vast area, with a large courtyard in front, which was quite impressive.

At that moment, Commander Guo was on the phone in his study: "Don't worry, don't worry, how could I not handle the task you entrusted to me?"

At that moment, the butler hurried in and whispered a few words in his ear.

After listening, Guo Dashuai began to complain to the person on the other end of the phone: "The police actually came to my door, okay, okay, I understand. Don't worry, I won't go too far. I will definitely be neither humble nor arrogant, and I will be polite and respectful!"

"With you supporting me, what do I have to be afraid of? Okay, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Commander Guo leaned back on the sofa and nodded, saying, "Go, bring him in."

With a powerful figure backing him up, he was full of confidence, calmly smoking a cigar, preparing to meet this uninvited guest.

Before long, Cao Weida, dressed in a patrol officer's uniform, walked in, led by the steward.

Seeing that Cao Wei Da was alone, Commander Guo felt even more at ease.

Since ancient times, officials and merchants have been in cahoots; which official hasn't committed adultery?

As far as he knew, Cao Wei Da owned several residences and kept several concubines.

How much does a lowly patrol officer like him earn?

If you don't steal or rob, where do you get so much money to squander?!

Such unreasonable self-inflicted trouble is nothing more than an attempt to gain some benefits and a share of the spoils.

(End of this chapter)