GBP Chapter 1226 Knowing When to Adversity?
Chapter 1226 Knowing When to Adversity?
"Mr. Jiang, Mr. Xu, what are your thoughts on the return to China?" Wei Shang didn't answer their questions directly, but instead asked them in return.
“Young Master Zhao, I don’t know what others think, but I absolutely support the return. We are all Chinese, and I fully support Mingzhu’s return to the motherland!” Jiang Tiansheng spoke first.
“That’s right. Although we, Xinji, are also a triad, we also have a patriotic heart. The return of Mingzhu to the motherland is an inevitable trend, and all of us in Xinji certainly support it!” Old Xu also quickly expressed his opinion.
Sitting right in front of them was the Deputy Commissioner of Police from the mainland. How could Jiang Tiansheng and Lao Xu possibly say anything else? Even if they didn't agree with the handover in their hearts, they wouldn't dare show it now! Even if Lao Xu was forced to be patriotic!
"Of all the triads in Mingzhu, apart from the Tianqiao Society, the only one I admire is Hung Hing. After all, Hung Hing has always adhered to one rule since Chiang Chen: no drug trafficking! Back then, John Bull used opium to open our country's doors. After the First Opium War, he seized Hong Kong Island and made it the opium trading center of the Far East. Every Chinese person should abhor opium!" Wei Shang said seriously, glancing at Lao Xu as he spoke.
When Lao Xu saw Wei Shang's gaze, his heart tightened inwardly. Although Lao Xu had clearly pledged allegiance to the mainland and had purged his former drug trafficking network, who could blame him when the head of the Hung Hing was sitting next to him?
The problem is that compared to Hung Hing, the new triad is not so perfect! But fortunately, Wei Shang only glanced at Old Xu and then continued.
“Hung Hing and Sun Kee are both patriotic organizations. From now on, we won’t interfere with those who are neither righteous nor wicked, as long as they don’t break the law. But drug trafficking is a red line! Whether you are patriotic or not, you will die if you cross the red line. Do you agree with this?” Wei Shang looked at Jiang Tiansheng and Lao Xu, and also at the several leaders of the Tianqiao Society around him. Everyone was sitting upright, looking like they were listening attentively.
“In Mingzhu, only Dongxing is openly leading an entire gang in drug trafficking! Dongxing even took in Lu Shaohua, a drug manufacturer who fled from the mainland. Now Lu Shaohua has been arrested in Wanbei and is awaiting trial in the mainland. His final fate is certain—death. There is no other possibility. As for Mingzhu, as the largest drug trafficking gang, the entire Dongxing, from top to bottom, should be punished by law!” Wei Shang said.
“Young Master Zhao, but we are just a gang after all. If the police can’t find any evidence against Dongxing for drug trafficking, it’s not easy for us to do anything about it!” Old Xu took out a handkerchief, wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, and said somewhat nervously.
"The police need evidence, but you're a triad, do you need evidence? And, most importantly! Tung Sing has become a pawn in John Bull's disruption of Mingzhu's order, so Tung Sing absolutely cannot be allowed to live! I called you here today to tell you that if you're willing, you can join the Sky Bridge Society in attacking Tung Sing. We can give you the territory and everything else back then, but the Sky Bridge Society doesn't want it! Even if you don't participate, the Sky Bridge Society is capable of driving Tung Sing out of Mingzhu on its own. Whether you participate or not depends on your performance. That's all I have to say. You can go back and think about it! If you want to participate, we'll act together in three days. If you don't want to participate, you can stay put! But I don't want anyone outside this room to know what happened today, do you understand?" Wei Shang looked at Jiang Tiansheng and Lao Xu meaningfully.
"Don't worry, Young Master Zhao! Hung Hing will absolutely support your work! We'll be joining forces with the Sky Bridge Society in three days!" Jiang Tiansheng declared immediately after Wei Shang finished speaking.
If Chiang Tin-sang didn't take a stand, he'd feel he was letting himself down. The Tin Kiu Society was leading the charge and didn't even want territory, which meant they could give it to Hung Hing! What was there to hesitate about? Even if the Tin Kiu Society wanted territory, Hung Hing was going to make a move!
Although Hung Hing's founder, Chiang Chen, had a background with the Kuomintang's Military Intelligence Bureau, how many years has that been? Besides, Hung Hing has long since lost contact with Taiwan, and the other side doesn't even consider them a threat.
Jiang Tiansheng had wanted to seek refuge in the mainland for a while, but couldn't find a way. Now that Young Master Zhao had given him an opportunity, how could he possibly miss it? If he missed this chance, there wouldn't be another one! If Jiang Tiansheng didn't quickly express his support and curry favor, he wouldn't be qualified to be the leader.
"Don't worry, Young Master Zhao, Xinji will also follow your lead. We, Xinji, disdain to associate with gangs like Dongxing that have forgotten their roots! We will also join Tianqiao Society in three days to drive Dongxing out of Mingzhu!" Old Xu was hesitant at first, but seeing that Jiang Tiansheng agreed without hesitation, he knew that he had to agree to this.
Although he could use the excuse of going back to discuss it to delay the time, in Director Zhao's eyes, his patriotism was questionable!
So for the sake of the future and for the tens of thousands of new brothers, Lao Xu had no choice but to agree quickly. Everything was for survival!
"Alright, since you two leaders have such a patriotic heart, once the Dongxing issue is resolved, I will definitely report your contributions to the higher-ups when I get back. As long as you abide by the Basic Law, I will ensure your safety from now on!" Wei Shang smiled, quite satisfied with the two men's pragmatism.
As for the lack of organized crime in mainland China? This isn't mainland China; this is Mingzhu. Different regions have different management styles. And those so-called valet parking fees and protection money? They're just handled differently. This is a characteristic of Mingzhu, something Zhao Weishang can't change.
Seeing Wei Shang's expression, Jiang Tiansheng and Lao Xu knew they had passed this hurdle, meaning their families could finally leave safely. Don't underestimate this man just because he's only a deputy director-general; Lao Xu and Jiang Tiansheng both knew that behind him stood one of the small group of leaders from the mainland!
"You two go back and prepare first. You will be joining the Tianqiao Association three days from now! I will have Han Bin inform you of the plan then!" Wei Shang said, then picked up his teacup.
“Then we won’t disturb you any longer, Young Master Zhao. After this matter is over, we hope you will do us the honor of having a simple meal together.” Jiang Tiansheng glanced at Old Xu, then turned to Wei Shang and said.
"No problem, I'll contact you later. Han Bin, could you please escort the two leaders to their homes?" Wei Shang said with a smile.
"Please, gentlemen, I'll see you out!" Han Bin stood up and said with a smile to Jiang Tiansheng and Lao Xu. The two nodded and walked out of the conference room with smiles.
"Young Master, if we really launch a large-scale operation to wipe out Tung Sing, won't the police obstruct us? After all, Tung Sing has clearly sided with John Bull now!" Lian Haolong asked Wei Shang with some concern.