I was acting crazy in North America, and all the crazy people there took it seriously.

Chapter 122 Disaster Capitalism: I don't believe it will really be... bombed!

As it turns out, human memory isn't much better than that of goldfish.

The federal government adopted a passive-aggressive stance, as if to say, "I really just sold some demolition equipment," and allowed itself to be vilified.

After a few days of outrage from the American public and media, attention began to shift to something more exciting.

Since things have come to this point, let's look at the "demolition" issue first.

Guided by the media, the public finally began to pay attention to what the two "demolition entities" had said in their declarations.

Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the older generation, especially the conservatives, resonated deeply with the "demolition" declaration of the old New York Mafia!

That's right, the younger generation these days is really getting worse and worse, they don't know how to be grateful at all.

The younger generation not only disdains the peaceful, tranquil, and beautiful America that we painstakingly built, but also makes this society a mess.

Even gangsters are suffering from it!

The term "lost generation" is so apt.

These arrogant young people really need to be taught a lesson so they can learn what it means to respect their elders!

Of course, they do not support gang violence, so they have found a way to express their stance through silence—by placing a heavy bet on the "demolition team"!

Yes, underground gambling dens have reopened across the United States.

As far as Logan knew, through the collusion of a certain gambling-addicted minister, large-scale underground gambling operations across the United States had been divided into districts and contracted out, with various forces actively participating!

They're quite particular about how they do things. A portion of the profits from the underground gambling operation goes to the two demolition companies, which explains their hard work.

The conservatives' support for the old mafia is understated, while the younger generation's support for the new mafia is much more active.

For example, the followers of the "gangster cult" in New York are not just talking; when they get angry, they really are!

Then he went to Luciano's place to "join the army".

Luciano was both amused and exasperated—because these guys were utterly useless and the number one troublemakers; besides being good at talking, they couldn't even hold a gun properly!
The real help came from the "volunteer warriors" supported by Al Capone in Chicago.

These mercenaries from Europe were "sent back home" after the ring battle in Chicago. After the storm passed, most of them chose to immigrate to the United States with their families.

Chicago gangsters are eagerly welcoming these highly qualified individuals!

Now we can send them to New York for new jobs!

As long as the money is right, these mercenaries aren't even afraid of death; they're truly top-notch consumables!
The mercenaries went to New York openly and legitimately, while the more abundant weapons and ammunition were delivered through a black hand.

By the way, Alcapon also provided Luciano with a "street fighting manual" from the Black Hand.

The demolition and redevelopment of New York's old city has officially begun!
Thus, what was originally a relatively low-profile "gang war" escalated into a "demolition war" that attracted nationwide attention!
The Sun newspaper went even further, vividly describing it as a "proxy war" between the old and new generations of Americans!
But only a few people know that this "proxy war" has another meaning.

—Currently, in several cities in the central region that have been hit by wildfires, many developers are flocking in to acquire economically valuable land that has been reduced to ruins at low prices.

Well, some don't even need to pay; they just need to apply at the city hall—the loyal homeowner has already perished in the fire with his beloved house!
This is what is known as "disaster capitalism" in the United States!
However, in New York, disaster capitalism seems to have arrived earlier.

Amidst the uproar over the demolition battles, representatives from a newly established, little-known real estate company, dressed in sharp suits, began knocking on doors from house to house in the "demolition zone."
"Fellow villagers, shells could fall here at any time, run!"

"We can't bear to see you lose everything in this disaster, so we'll have to take a loss and buy your properties." "What? Wait for compensation? Dude, you need to get this straight, the ones in charge of demolition and redevelopment are gangsters. You're asking a gangster for compensation?"

"Government? What does this have to do with the government? This is a free business activity!"

Some residents were so angry they laughed!
When it comes to selling heavy weapons, they're just harmless "demolition companies";
When it comes to compensation, they turn back into ruthless gangsters, don't they?

"This is a conspiracy involving the government, capital, and gangs! It's a conspiracy to plunder wealth by exploiting man-made disasters! I'm going to report you, I'm going to expose you!"

Residents who were unwilling to sell their assets at a low price complained bitterly.

—Of course, this is useless.

The media is enthusiastically analyzing the demolition efficiency of the "new demolition tools"; the government, on the other hand, is busy improving the "Old City Redevelopment Law" because of the strong criticism from the public, and has no time to deal with these messy conspiracy theories!
The real estate company representative also vehemently denied the rumors, saying, "I don't believe or spread rumors. This is absolutely not true. I swear to God, this is to reduce your losses in this tragedy."

But some residents firmly refused to believe that tanks and artillery would actually be used to fight in downtown New York City, and refused to sell!
I'm not easily intimidated. I have a gun too. Let's see if the gangsters dare to come and forcibly demolish my house!

Real estate company representatives generally don't force you to sell. They say things like, "If you're brave enough not to sell, fine, but I'm just kindly reminding you, you can only have wealth if you're alive."

Hearing this, most residents became anxious and eventually chose to sell their assets and leave this troublesome place with their tenants.

Of course, some residents sought refuge with Luciano's forces—"Aren't you going to stay here? I support you, so you don't need to sell your property!"

But Luciano's forces have only one demand: Are you willing to take up arms and defend your homeland to the death?

Ah... Garlic bird, garlic bird, let's just grab the bucket and run away!
Only a few truly stubborn holdouts resolutely refused to believe in evil, neither siding with Xiao Deng's forces nor selling their assets to flee.

A day passed, and nothing happened.

Two days passed, and nothing happened.

On the third day, the weather was fine and sunny, and the tense atmosphere among the holdout residents eased: "Nothing happened. I knew it! All that talk of cannons and tanks for demolition was just a bluff..."

"boom!"

A shell fell from the sky, sending up a cloud of blood-red dust.

Outside the heavily cordoned-off "demolition zone," Warren Snow, who led the team to start this unprecedented "demolition work," put down his binoculars and expressed his satisfaction with the test firing results of the M1897 field gun!

"Our demolition declaration sounds nice, but we're still a gang first and foremost!"

He muttered to himself, "These days, there are still people who don't take gangsters seriously?"

Then he saw Jack Kahn, a pale-faced construction engineer next to him, and quickly comforted him, "Of course, the actual demolition still needs to be done, Mr. Jack, please be patient."

“Once we clear out those holdouts, it will be your turn to step in.”

Jack:…

This time, he didn't even dare to faint!

……

(End of this chapter)