Chapter 1441 — The Morudi tribe was done for
The Chinese weren't fools. Why would they pass up such a chance to make a fortune in silence? Before anyone else had time to react, they "appropriated" forty-seven items, including two national treasures and all the first-grade cultural relics, just in case the Congo (Kinshasa) Government went back on its word and left everyone in an awkward position.
It was only human nature to take advantage of a good deal.
If the Congolese found out that Landon Hawkwell's collection contained Chinese national treasures, they might well get ideas they shouldn't.
Human nature couldn't stand being tested, so it was better to avoid such sordid business as much as possible and not give anyone the opportunity.
By the time the group returned laden with their spoils, night had fallen completely outside the cave.
The estate was pitch-black, with only a few lights left on in the central part of the dormitory area.
The trusted aide Major Barto of the Congo (Kinshasa) Government Army had sent out still hadn't returned. The state of emergency remained in effect, and everyone continued to stay obediently where they had been, with no one daring to act on their own.
That provided the people who had gone on the half-day cave excursion with perfect cover. Thanks to careful arrangements, no one noticed several boxes being quietly brought inside the low corrugated-metal fence.
Those responsible for receiving them were all reliable people who knew how to keep their mouths shut. They were all Chinese and wouldn't let a single detail slip, so no one noticed anyone leaving the blue sheet-metal fence and returning a few hours later with some things.
Nearly fifty boxes were smuggled into the storeroom under various pretexts, then sent into the vault, where armed