From Xu Guyu, Lin Mo learned that many Japanese forces have been active recently, and it is highly likely that they are related to the silver price, issuance of coins and other issues. I don’t know what to do.
Lin Mo didn't dare to be careless. He asked He Changwen to follow up the case at hand first. He carefully checked the recent reports and studied them carefully, and recently gathered information about the situation and information on Zhang Hongxin's hand.
As Xu Guyu said, there are many abnormalities in all aspects. It should be caused by frequent activities on the other side, and it is undoubtedly related to the silver price.
However, Lin Mo was not as pessimistic as Xu Gu Yu. The movement was quite big, but it was not necessarily true that there were any big moves. The reason was that it happened to be because of the big movement.
There are many factions in Japan, and such movements cannot be caused by one or two. I guess most of them have started to move. So how big things do you have to do to match this action?
If it is a war, at least a large-scale battle or even a full-scale war will begin. However, according to the information Lin Mo has, they have not made such preparations, and they are even far from it, so there is no need to worry too much about this.
It is not war, and other espionage activities are difficult to get them together. At least it is impossible to unite all the families, so there are actions and plans, but most of them do their own things, and even pull each other back.
Lin Mo's prediction for this is, on the one hand, all parties should have received orders to spy on relevant information, and may also be mixed with some actions to destroy currency reforms.
On the other hand, it is probably related to silver smuggling, and the profits are abundant. As soon as the case was handled before, most famous passers-by probably noticed this matter and wanted to get a share of it.
The situation is still within the controllable range and needs to be paid attention, but there is no need to be a soldier. However, it is still necessary to try to grasp the situation, because it may be necessary to deal with it at any time.
"Captain Lin, just now, the news from the shopkeeper Wang came to the news that the tomb robbers sent a group of Tang Sancai figures to a cargo merchant, which were nearly one meter high. It is said that the preservation is excellent and the colors are extremely bright. It is definitely a treasure!"
He Changwen stared at it for another day and immediately explained the situation to Lin Mo who was rushing to see that he needed Lin Mo to make an idea in some situations.
"Do you don't want these things to fall into Kawahama Masaoji's hands?" Lin Mo asked, confirming He Changwen's thoughts.
"…Well…” He Changwen nodded directly, without hiding it, and said, "I think these treasures should not fall into the hands of the Japanese in such a waste."
Lin Mo nodded and replied, "This is true, but these are just dead things after all, and we need these things to lure them and spy on their background.
Don't worry, it's hard to take measures for the time being. Kawaho Shin-ji is not easy to move at the moment, but after finding out, he will intercept the good things and throw them to him only."
Lin Mo also considered these things. He was originally planning to deal with the antique vendors he cooperated with, but because his background was not simple and his identity was not easy to move, and Wang Liangsong had to take care of them, so he could only let him go.
However, Lin Mo could not turn a blind eye to the good things that were delivered to him, so he was about to cut off the good things that were delivered to him.
Just spend money to buy, but you don’t lack money. You also need it. For example, as gifts, you can use it to maintain various relationships. Boss Dai has a lot of demand for this and cannot use it. It’s fake public service for personal gain. Lin Mo collected it himself. He wants to stock up some, but there is not that time yet!
Another thing is that the money really doesn't need them to be paid. Lin Mo doesn't believe that Kawahiro Masao is familiar with various types of antiques, and Lin Mo is also preparing to ask someone to choose categories and send some fakes to him.
Originally, Lin Mo was going to trick him into making a big fuss, but in order not to affect Wang Liangsong's arrangement, he was a little more restrained and he would just get a little bit of a small fuss.
After talking about the arrangement, He Changwen knew it. He was nothing. He was stubborn to protect those dead people and accepted the plan with ease.
Lin Mo didn't go back, and he also wanted to see what reaction Kawahiro Masaji would make after he got the treasure. This is very important for the subsequent judgment of the case, the corresponding strategy and other arrangements.
This time, Kawai Masaji's lackey came very quickly, but Kawai Masaji still did not show up for trading, but the things were not sent directly to the warehouse, but to his residence.
A garden villa can of course be called a mansion or something. The place is quite large, but according to investigation, at most, some antique decorations are furnished here and are not used as a warehouse.
This time the things are obviously not suitable for furnishing. They should be sent to them for inspection and then shipped to warehouses and other places for storage.
Soon, there was another movement in the villa yard. The things were moved in and not long after, they were moved out again. Lin Mo frowned slightly.
"Looking at the appearance of those people, there must be a dispute, right?" Lin Mo spoke through the glass and looking at the actions of the people.
"It seems like a quarrel and complaining. Maybe it was because I just solved Kawahi Masaji's bad intentions or something!" He Changwen also observed and replied.
"Can you understand the lip words?" Lin Mo asked curiously. It was so far away that you would definitely not hear it. That could only be done through the lip words.
He Changwen heard this and said softly: "You can understand it more simply, but they can't read it very clearly when they sway. I also guessed it in a comprehensive way."
After nodding slightly, Lin Mo did not ask too much. He held the telescope and continued to observe carefully, but it looked like an argument due to objects.
However, it did not last. Some people looked unhappy, as if after a few words of scolding, these people became honest and moved the things back to the car with slightest steps.
He Changwen introduced to Lin Mo that the new person appeared was a Japanese subordinate of Kawahiro Masaji. However, he did not usually participate in antique business, but worked in this house. He usually followed Kawahiro Masaji and acted as a bodyguard butler.
However, after all the things were put into the car, the man got into the co-pilot. In addition to the driver, he was another person who got into the car.
The car is a Shente AA light truck with a black and gray paint body. It is very well maintained. If it weren't for a trip, it would probably be used as a mirror. The tarpaulin of the same color is covered on the car, which is a bit aging and fading.
The driver was also Japanese, and was brought by Kawahiro Masaji. He has always been responsible for driving. However, his status is not high and he does all the hard work. According to He Changwen's investigation, it seems that it is because he is not a pure Yamato tribe, and the specific details are unknown.
As for the one who entered the car to watch the goods, it was one of the lackeys, but not the one who received the goods, but the one who had different financial situations at home, and the one who had just quarreled with the receptionist. Judging from his expression and posture just now, his identity seemed to be a little higher.
However, Lin Mo was not in much mood. He looked at the dog biting and followed He Changwen and others far away. They were responsible for the specific tracking matters, and Lin Mo just followed behind to see the situation.
It was a bit beyond Lin Mo's expectations. The truck left the city directly and headed straight to the dock, and got on a very rare and powerful ferry that could be directly on the bus.
A wooden boat was modified and equipped with a coal-fired steam engine. The bow part was removed from the superstructure and made into a flat deck. A steel pallet was added for the car to go up and down. It was usually squeezed and could be able to get on six or seven trays, but this time I only got on this truck.
Judging from the conversation between the boatman and the three people on the car and their proficiency when boarding the boat, they should have carried them a lot. There is also a superstructure at the stern, which is normally carried passengers. However, this time, the boat did not wait. After the car got on, all the passengers waiting at the dock were boarded and drove away quickly.
Lin Mo's side, for a while, would definitely not be able to find the boat. He sent them with people and cars over and had to take the boat normally. Fortunately, he reacted quickly and had already let a brother board the boat.
Moreover, depending on the situation, they were heading to the other side of the river, and the boat was not fast and the river was wide. They were not too worried about throwing people away.
It took time to confirm its whereabouts, after all, the boat had just left the dock, and He Changwen was not in a hurry. He made full use of this time to find out the situation of the ferry.
Fortunately, it is not a secret. Everyone at the dock knows it, but the ship does have some origins, but there should be no major problems. At least the two sides should have no special relationship.
That boat was an old ship during the Westernization period. A river defense gunship built by the Qing government used some steel frames, but most of them were made of wooden.
Anyway, it was broken. It is said that the cannon was still bored in front, and it was unusable when it was built. By the time of the Qing Dynasty, it was difficult to use it for patrol. That is, the ship was equipped with machines and transportation was still useful.
When the Qing Dynasty was destroyed, the country soon fell into turmoil, and no one could care about the broken ship. The soldiers who were not accepted by anyone or paid the salary on the ship simply ran to run the boat and started to operate it themselves.
The rotten cannons on the ship were said to be sold as scrap iron, and they later revised and modified them! They also claimed that this was paid to them, but no one came to ask for the ship, so they became theirs.
Of course, it is meaningless to ask for it. The ship is in a mess. If they hadn't maintained their business, they would have sunk where they would have gone. In the past, they could have shipped cargo on the river, but now they only dare to change it to a ferry. Flying on this gentle river surface, it is said that some problems will occur from time to time.
As for the people who run the ships, they are still the juniors of veterans. They are innocent and have also figured out the situation related to the trucks. From time to time, they ask the boat to help cross the river.
The whereabouts of the car were roughly understood, and the few people no longer delayed it. They found a small boat and started crossing the river. Although they only rowed the boat, the water was small, and the speed was not counted.
Of course, the most important thing is that the ferry is not directly, but crosses the river first, sends passengers to Pukou on the other side, before going upstream and delivering the truck to another ferry, so they can even grab the first place.
Direct access is really much faster than the other party. This ferry is located on the river bank between Pukou and Jiangpu, and along the riverside, there are many architectural communities scattered.
It is usually distributed around villages, but not residential houses, but some good flat houses or warehouses. The situation is similar to that of the warehouses that were encountered in a previous case, along the Jiajiang River downstream, serving smuggling and other warehouses.
Most of the more modern buildings here are built and operated by local villagers, villagers and some illegal vendors. Of course, this is only at the legal level, but in fact, it is well-managed in all aspects and no one comes to investigate. The situation is not much different from the legal business.
Therefore, this place is not a place that is not crowded, and there are still many people, like markets, working, doing business, and individual tourists who come to buy low-priced goods. They can only say that there is a deformed prosperity.
Of course, this is also related to the size of this place. It is a relatively large place around it, and the facilities are not bad. For example, the ferry before, so so many people gathered.
Everyone scattered and walked around the place for a while before the ferry entered the ferry. After the truck drove off, the people in the front of the car greeted the owner and said goodbye.
The truck did not stop too much. After driving onto the shore, he familiarly walked through the streets and alleys. He was not too conspicuous, because trucks and cars could be seen from time to time in this place.
There are trucks, so there is a highway connecting Pukou or passing around Laoshan to the station further north of Jinpu Road Pukou. The smuggling goods here are an important link to the mainland by using the railway to penetrate deep into the mainland, so many trucks serve this business.
As for cars, it is naturally the ones who get rich, or owned or rented by some people who come to negotiate business. Of course, it is likely that it is related to the increase in vehicle input caused by the increase in silver prices. More cars running on the road have been seen recently.
Back to the topic, the brothers who were on board did not get off the ship, nor did they show up on the ship. Of course, they didn’t tell any problems, but they still had confidence in their own brothers. It was impossible for them to have any noise without any trouble. It is likely that something happened in the middle and they acted according to the opportunity.
The truck drove inward and drove into the village inside, but still did not stop until it drove through the village to the other edge, and was about to reach the road leading to Pukou, and stopped next to a high-gate house.
Of course, Lin Mo and others did not follow into the village, but just observed its movements from afar. After crossing the riverside and going inside, there were not many outsiders and it was easy to reveal their whereabouts.
Although this road that passes through the village can also directly reach the highway connecting Jiangpu to Pukou, the riverside behind me is another spacious road outside the village, and the house is located on the other side of the village. Its location is a relatively remote place in the village, and there are no people around.
"...Okay...retreat first! Find out the situation outside before checking!" Lin Mo spoke, stopping the team members' idea of entering the village.
"Captain Lin, is there something wrong with this?" He Changwen asked in a low voice on the way back.
Lin Mo nodded slightly and said, "I still remember that after the hidden incident, we had investigated the situation here for some reasons? We didn't find them. There are probably locals covering them up."
Lin Mo explained briefly and returned to the lively market along the river. Lin Mo paid more attention and discovered some situations. The proportion of Japanese goods here is not low.
Of course, there are not much more than in the ordinary market, but the grade is much higher. They are all medium and high-end fabrics, relatively complex industrial products such as bicycles, and medicines, all of which are profitable and have no way to go.
At the market, the brothers who were on the ferry also met with them. On the boat, he heard the passengers on the boat talk about this place, the crew talked to the people in the car, and he felt that the purpose was also here.
However, he was worried that he would cause suspicion, so he did not follow him here, but got off the boat at Pukou and went to the car rental store to find two cars to facilitate their movement.