Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

Chapter 178 The Kingly Way of Taking Office
Chen Guozhong was filled with many emotions.

How long has Wang Daocai been a member of Hung Hing?

So it becomes a blank paper fan with ten bottoms?

The White Paper Fan is a very respectable position in the club, responsible for managing the club's books.

He is the strategist of the gang, and in today's world where straw sandals are becoming increasingly marginalized, he is equivalent to the gang's diplomat.

The police station sends out many undercover agents to triads, but very few are able to achieve more than 90% success.

The so-called "nine-base" and above refers to the red stick (twelve-base), white paper fan (ten-base), and straw sandals (nine-base). These are all top-tier individuals who are truly powerful figures in the gang.

The core personnel below the ninth level are the fourth level.

Then there was another rule: if a 49 had not yet been officially employed after three years of training, he would be called an "old 49".

The turnover rate of members in the club is too fast. Many members of the 49 group will become senior members after three years. Of course, many more will perish along the way. And there are always some members of the 49 group who are unlucky and never become senior members.

After all, the lucky few are always the ones who are fortunate.

There are two types of leaders in the organization: one type is leaders with real power, and the other type is leaders without real power but still holding their positions.

The first type, like Liang Kun and Han Bin, are local warlords, while the other type, like Wang Dao, either stays in the main hall or in a branch hall.

According to Hung Hing's rules, these subordinates without official authority are usually kept at headquarters. When a vacancy arises in the leadership of the triad, the leader and the current leadership will jointly elect a new leader.

The procedure is as described, but the actual situation can naturally be adapted.

Wang Dao's job transfer was originally Jiang Tiansheng's compensation to Liang Kun.

As for the public nomination of Hung Hing... Hung Hing belongs to the Chiang family, so naturally the Chiang family has the final say.

In this light, does the importance of the "royal way of establishing an official position" seem to have diminished?

Actually not.

The position of "White Paper Fan" is a legitimate one. With this title, one can legitimately recruit followers and become the boss. Wherever he goes, people from other branches have to call him "Brother".

If you have the ability, you can carve out your own territory and rise to power, just like Gan Zitai and Liang Kun.

Seeing Chen Guozhong deep in thought, Liang Kun teased:

"Ah-Zhong, you're not going to drag Ah-Dao back to the police station, are you?"

Chen Guozhong smiled and said:
"If you don't even care about having a white paper fan under your command, why should I worry about you?"

Handsome Kun laughed heartily:

"Don't even think about trying to drive a wedge between me and Ado."

Han Bin also laughed:
“Ah Zhong, without Ah Kun’s tacit approval, how could Jiang Tiansheng dare to let Ah Dao take up his post?”

Chen Guozhong smiled but remained silent.

Han Bin turned to Liang Kun and said:
"Ah Kun, Jiang Tiansheng's actions seem to be an attempt to sow discord between you and Ah Dao."

Handsome Kun shook his head:
"It's just a transaction."

Everyone was stunned. A transaction?

Liang Kun said calmly:
"Jiang Tiansheng requested peace, and I accepted his request for peace."

“Jiang Tiansheng showed me goodwill and then gave me a formal status.”

"This is just a deal."

Everyone was thoughtful.

Chen Guozhong didn't stay long. He had things to do, so seeing that there was nothing he could do to help, he told Le Huizhen's parents and left.

Han Bin said to Liang Kun with a solemn expression:
"The title of Second Marshal sounds impressive, but it will prevent you from taking the top position."

"This is Jiang Tiansheng's test, and it can also be seen as his way of currying favor."

"Ah Kun, do you really not want to take the top position?"

After a moment of silence, Liang Kun explained:

"Two months ago, when I first came out, if someone told me that the position of leader of the gang was vacant and that I should take over."

"I agreed without hesitation."

"Things are different now."

He put his arm around Han Bin and spoke frankly.

"What are we after, risking our lives to get to where we are today?"

"money!"

"With money, you can enjoy your current life, make your family happy, and gain respect wherever you go."

"The problem is that some money can be made public, some money cannot be made public, and some money can even make people afraid."

"Qiankun Film and Television Company will receive four million this month, and I will personally receive three million."

"They can all be deposited in the bank and used freely."

“Even if Hung Hing comes to trouble in the future, this money can be left to my mother and Bozi.”

"Can Hung Hing do it?"

Han Bin was speechless.

Liang Kun sneered:
"The position of Hung Hing's leader is so tempting!"

"I don't know how many people are eyeing that spot. Let's not talk about outsiders, but Fat Lai from North Point is also eyeing that spot."

"His gaze toward Jiang Tiansheng was full of malice."

"The dragon's head is the position of the Three Killings. As long as you sit on it, you will naturally become a target."

"If you can get through this, there will be all sorts of things waiting for you every now and then."

"If we can't make it through, then we'll have to sell salted duck eggs."

He said leisurely,

"Once you become the head of the department, the police will be watching you 25 hours a day. They'll be scrutinizing you with a magnifying glass."

"If you want to go abroad, don't even think about it, unless you're in a country or region that doesn't care about certain experiences!"

Han Bin nodded:
"That's right."

"When immigrating, they need to check whether you have a criminal record."

"Even hidden records need to be examined."

Liang Kun added:

"Take this incident for example. On the surface, it seems that Babi is targeting me, but is he actually targeting me?"

"no!"

"He came here for Hung Hing."

“Sai B really did nothing wrong. If we don’t take down Ba Bi, our Hung Hing will face a major crisis.”

"It's a pity that Little B is wicked, otherwise I really would have helped him."

He paused, then smiled.
"After all, gangs are shady businesses, and many people are watching you."

“Our foundation is already tainted, so there’s no need to make it any darker.”

"With Jiang Tiansheng backing him up, if anyone wants to cause trouble, they'll go after Jiang Tiansheng first. You and I will have to wait our turn. Isn't that great?"

Han Bin sighed:

"If you become the leader, I will support you."

Handsome Kun shook his head:
"I've reached my limit as a second-rank marshal."

"The Hung Hing regime is a family-run empire."

"Those uncles in the Netherlands all recognize the Chiang family; they are the Chiang family's meritorious officials."

Han Bin was taken aback:
"What do you mean?"

Wang Dao added to Liang Kun's comment:

"A new emperor brings a new court; this is an ironclad rule."

“Once the leader of Hung Hing changes, the uncles will worry about their retirement.”

"If you were in that situation, would you support Jiang Tiansheng or one of the other people in charge?"

Han Bin replied without hesitation:
"Jiang Tiansheng".

With the Chiang family line still intact, the uncles naturally had no worries about their old age.

If Jiang Tiansheng needs their support, he will definitely make arrangements for his uncle's retirement.

Otherwise, it would discourage everyone.

Wang Dao shrugged:

"That's it!"

Han Bin asked in bewilderment:
"But isn't Jiang Tiansheng giving a bit too much?"

"The Second Marshal plus a white paper fan, and you call that reconciliation between him and you?"

Handsome Kun shook his head:
"No, no, no, the Second Marshal is compensation for the reconciliation between Jiang Tiansheng and me."

“Ado’s white paper fan is the subject of the transaction.”

Han Bin's heart skipped a beat, and he understood:

"Does Chiang Tin-sang already have a candidate to lead Tsz Wan Shan?"

"Who is this person?"

Liang Kun casually said:
"The new leader of Tsz Wan Shan is a veteran of Hung Hing, and one of the Four Heavenly Kings, the top dog of East China, Yi Mian."

“You can tell from his background that he is also a staunch supporter of Jiang Tiansheng.”

"His rise to the position of head of Tsz Wan Shan was the subject of a deal between Chiang Tin-sang and me."

Han Bin shook his head:
"The position of the leader of Ciyun Mountain is too important, and Adao was only promoted to a low-ranking official. This deal is a bit unfair!"

Handsome Kun laughed heartily:

“You’re considering this from the perspective of fair trade, but if it were truly fair trade, Jiang Tiansheng would be unable to sleep again.”

what? !

Han Bin was taken aback.

Wang Dao explained:
"A fair trade is one where both parties are completely equal."

“In Hung Hing, Chiang Tin-sang never wanted anyone to appear who was his equal.”

"Although Brother Kun is assertive, it's only in order to protect his own interests. He doesn't really care about the affairs of the gang."

"Whether I become the second-ranking marshal or remain a figurehead with no real power, Brother Kun is at a disadvantage."

"However, this disadvantage is one that Jiang Tiansheng can accept."

"It's a perfectly timed disadvantage."

Han Bin complained:
"Is this the kind of martial arts world known for its roughnecks?"

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"No matter which organization you're in, it's all the same once you reach the top."

"If you don't use your brain when you're out in the game, you'll be a petty thug your whole life."

Han Binzhi complained:

"Why aren't my men as shrewd as you?" Handsome Kun laughed.

“Binney, let alone your men, how many people in the entire Hung Hing can compare to Ah Dao?”

Han Bin pursed his lips, "That's right."

Among all the leaders of Hung Hing, none could compare to Wang Dao.

Liang Kun said to Wang Dao:
“You haven’t experienced a real initiation ceremony before, this is a good opportunity to make up for it.”

Han Bin exclaimed in astonishment:
“Ado is your leader. How could he have joined the group without going through the initiation ceremony?”

Handsome Kun snorted coldly:
“When I was imprisoned for five years for Hung Hing, no one came to pick me up when I got out. They immediately made me work as a gunner.”

"If I take on a trusted subordinate, wouldn't he give me special treatment?"

According to the rules, core disciples of Hung Hing must undergo an initiation ceremony at the Red Flower Pavilion.

Legal principles are no different from human sentiment. Given Liang Kun's situation at the time, who would want to provoke him?

Not to mention Wang Dao, even his underlings Li Fu, Li Jie, Chen Yongren, Jimmy, and others did not undergo an initiation ceremony.

Wang Dao was quite unique. Back then, Liang Kun had the title of "Fit Leader," but he was used as a cannon fodder.

Then, miraculously, Leung Kwan got his own space and became a true leader, enjoying great popularity.

Uncle Six is ​​an old and shrewd man, and he is even less willing to make enemies with Handsome Kun, so none of the underlings of the King's Way have gone through the initiation ceremony.

But if you ask someone else to come, that absolutely won't work.

Following the right path and supporting the wrong one is a basic skill among江湖人 (jianghu people), and it's not worth mentioning at all.

Wang Dao shrugged:

"Anyway, my name is already on the seabed, so whether there is an initiation ceremony or not doesn't make much difference."

Lam Kwan nodded:
"However, the conferment ceremony should not be taken lightly."

Han Bin laughed and said:

"Ah Dao is fine, but Ah Kun, your title of Second Marshal sounds better than your straw sandals."

Liang Kun looked at him with a dark expression.

A ridiculous idea popped into Han Bin's mind:

"Ah Kun, you accepted this second-rank marshal position not because you disliked the sound of straw sandals, right?"

Handsome Kun said with a dark face:

"is it not OK?"

Han Bin exclaimed in astonishment:
"Is it true?"

Liang Kun didn't want to talk to him.

The three women, Le Huizhen, Bozi, and Vanzi, came over and asked:
"What is it that you need to discuss so secretly for so long?"

Wang Dao was utterly speechless.

"When have we ever done anything secretly?"

Lok Wai-chun questioned:

"If you weren't sneaking around, why are you talking for so long in this corner?"

Liang Kun said gently:
"Sister-in-law, we are discussing club matters, which is not convenient to say in front of your parents."

Bozi asked, somewhat annoyed:
"What's going on?"

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"Sister-in-law, Brother Kun is about to be promoted. Jiang Sheng wants to appoint him as the Second Route Marshal."

Bozi covered her mouth:

"Oh my god."

Le Huizhen said in surprise:
"Is the Second Marshal very powerful?"

Bozi explained:
"The Second Route Marshal is a nominal position with little actual power, but his status is high."

"The head of the army is number 489, but the second marshal is number 438. He is the highest-ranking person below the head of the army."

Le Huizhen immediately understood:
"In the world of gangsters, it's all about fists. Whoever has the bigger fist is right. If you have a moral high ground to back you up, then you're practically invincible."

"Kun Ge's strength was already considerable, and with this title on top of that..."

"So, does that mean no one in Hung Hing can suppress him?"

"That's great news!"

Liang Kun's mouth was practically stretched to the back of his head in a wide grin, but he still said modestly:

"Not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning!"

Bozi clapped her hands happily:
"This is really a good thing. It's Grandma's banquet in a few days. Kun, it's on you."

Handsome Kun laughed:

"There's one more thing, Adao is going to take up the white paper fan."

Le Huizhen exclaimed:

"How can this be?"

Van looked at Wang Dao in astonishment:

"How long has Brother Dao been a member of Hung Hing?"

"You got promoted just like that?"

The kingly way disagrees:

"If Brother Kun becomes the Second Route Marshal, it would be unbelievable if he didn't have a strong team under him. I'm just an extra."

Van shook his head:

"Are you kidding me? Why didn't you promote Brother Qiang or Brother Niu, but you were the one who got promoted?"

"Isn't it because you, Brother Dao, are capable?"

Wang Dao simply smiled and offered no explanation.

In his view, whether this thing exists or not, it's all meaningless.

His ambitions lie elsewhere.

Le Huizhen said to Bozi:

"Looks like I'll have to treat you to dinner today."

"My family is blessed with double happiness."

Bozi said generously:
"Then we'll invite them back another day."

The two women instantly reached an agreement, and everyone was happy.

Han Bin watched with envy.

Van punched him:
"What are you thinking?"

Han Bin quickly said:
"I wasn't thinking about anything."

Van snorted coldly and ignored him.

Han Bin, on the contrary, grinned broadly.

Liang Kun and Wang Dao exchanged a glance and then moved two or three steps away from Han Bin—this guy must be a masochist, right?

The banquet that day was not hosted by Bozi, nor by Le Huizhen, but by Le Huizhen's parents.

No one could refuse.

In front of Le Huizhen's parents, both Liang Kun and Han Bin restrained their arrogance and acted like ordinary people, resulting in a pleasant experience for both hosts and guests.

Time flies, and three days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Three days later, at the formal meeting of the Gathering Hall this month, Chiang Tin-sang highly praised Leung Kwan for resolving the crisis of Hung Hing and proposed that Leung Kwan be made the Second Marshal.

The group of leaders looked at him strangely. Although the title of Second Marshal was prestigious, it was an honorary but sinecure. Of course, Liang Kun was now the leader of Mong Kok and still held some power.

Once he accepts this position, it means that there is no possibility for Leung Kwan to become the leader of Hung Hing.

Positions like these are usually given to triad elders, such as Uncle Six!
The reason why Uncle Liu was able to sit so close to Jiang Tiansheng during the meeting at Juyi Hall was because he held the title of Second Route Marshal.

The honor of Second Route Marshal is not limited to one person.

In reality, it can be granted to multiple people.

The group of leaders were genuinely worried that Leung Kwan would suddenly flip the table, but upon closer inspection of his expression, they found that he was actually smiling and looking relaxed.

These shrewd people understood—it turned out that Young Kun knew about this beforehand.

They certainly wouldn't want to offend Jiang Tiansheng and Liang Kun, so they all agreed.

Brother Long's expression was somewhat complicated—his underling had become the Second Route Marshal, and his position within the gang was actually higher than his own. Should he still cling to this position?
For a moment, Brother Long even had the idea of ​​retiring from his criminal life.

Jiang Tiansheng then recommended Ekin Cheng as the new head of Tsz Wan Shan, which didn't even require Liang Kun's consent; everyone else agreed.

The reason is simple: all the leaders of Tsz Wan Shan know that the position of the leader of Tsz Wan Shan is Chiang Tin-sang's private reserve, which he prepared for his own people.

Whoever is the leader of Tsz Wan Shan is his staunch supporter, the "Emperor's close guard" protecting his ancestral land.

Then, Jiang Tiansheng proposed that Wang Dao take the throne, which was passed unanimously.

Wang Dao is quite old, and he's only been in Hung Hing for a short time. We haven't heard of him accomplishing many great things for the triad, but the shrewd people in Hung Hing won't voice their opposition.

This is clearly a deal between Jiang Tiansheng and Liang Kun. Anyone who dares to object will offend not only Jiang Tiansheng, but also Liang Kun!
Wang Dao is Liang Kun's right-hand man.

Everything proceeded smoothly. Under Uncle Liu's guidance, Liang Kun was first granted the title of Second Route Marshal, and then Yi Mian was given the title of Red Stick and Wang Dao was given the title of White Paper Fan.

The ceremony is now complete.

When the group of leaders came out, Chen Guozhong got out of the police van outside the ancestral hall and left with Yi Mian.

Yi Mian looked at Wang Dao in surprise:

Why did you only take me with you?

Chen Guozhong frowned and said:

"Does anyone in Hung Hing still have a leader today?"

Yi Mian immediately shut up.

Jiang Tiansheng looked at Liang Kun, who shook his head slightly.

Jiang Tiansheng meant that he wanted Liang Kun to try and persuade him.

Liang Kun's meaning was very straightforward: that was the police station's disciplinary rod, how could it be canceled?

Jiang Tiansheng was helpless.

He knew why Liang Kun and Gan Zitai had avoided the beating; it was because Wang Dao had exchanged information about Yu Ye Kuang Mo for it.

There are currently no major criminal cases in Hong Kong, so it's impossible to make an exception.

Wang Dao stepped forward and asked:

"Inspector Chan, how long will Yi Sheng be detained?"

Chen Guozhong said bluntly:
“If he has no criminal record with Interpol, he will be released within 24 hours.”

After saying that, he took Ekin and left.

Jiang Tiansheng's expression changed slightly—he had completely forgotten about this matter!

(End of this chapter)