Gao Wuming: From Dockworker to Physical Achievement

The streets were packed with people early in the morning.

Today at the dock market, everyone passing by had dark circles under their eyes.

Gunshots rang out all night, and no one could sleep peacefully.

Those who are well-dressed, in particular, cherish their lives more because they are doing well, and are afraid of being caught up in gang conflicts.

So early this morning, I went out onto the street to try and find out what was going on.

If it really is a fight between two gangs, it's best to hide in the outer concession area first to avoid being implicated.

Of course, while they claimed to be gathering information, they already had a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on. It must be a gang war, otherwise why would there have been so many gunshots last night?

Based on past experience, this kind of conflict could likely last for several weeks.

The game ends when one side gives in and can no longer withstand the pressure.

"The dock market is the territory of the Green Gang. The Green Gang's business is related to the Governor's Consulate. The outcome will definitely be the Green Gang's victory. It's just a matter of how long it will take."

Those who knew some of the inside story were thinking to themselves.

The Green Gang was ostensibly a gang, but in reality, it was a front for the imperial court and foreigners.

Even the most powerful gangs can hardly compete with the Green Gang.

Putting aside everything else, even if the police and inspectors were to arrest people every day, the gangs wouldn't be able to handle it.

However, just as they were thinking this...

Newsboys rushed out, waving newspapers through the streets and alleys.

"Breaking news! Breaking news! Gang war! The Dock Gang defeats the Green Gang overnight, and the Dock Market changes hands."

"Breaking news! Breaking news!"

The shouts left those who knew the inside story stunned.

After regaining his senses, he quickly approached the newsboy selling newspapers and took out a coin: "Give me one."

"Give me one too."

"Quick, quick, get me one."

When this news spread, the newsboys didn't even need to hawk their wares anymore; a crowd immediately surrounded them and bought the newspapers from their hands.

Lewis saw this at a breakfast restaurant in the dockside market and nodded in satisfaction.

It's selling so well.

It was worth it for him and the newspaper editor to work overtime last night to print the newspaper.

He also took out a newspaper from his pocket and unfolded it to read.

Extra editions of newspapers are reprints of recent major events, and usually only a few events are covered.

This time, the main focus was on reporting gang warfare, so the dock gang's affairs took up the majority of the coverage.

The photos printed in the newspapers were all of gang warfare.

The first to be shot in the forehead was Huang Jinrong, who was lying on the ground.

Afterwards, there were large numbers of henchmen walking around the streets.

There's also a scene where Chen Yi, with a cigar in his mouth, reaches out his hand, and his henchman hands him a pistol.

He exudes the aura of a gang leader.

These photos also let those who read the newspaper know that the dock market has truly undergone a complete transformation.

The Green Gang is a thing of the past; now it's the dock gang that's taking over.

Those respectable people who knew some of the inside story were also quite moved when they saw what was written in the newspaper.

"The dock gang, you mean Chen Yi, right? I remember he was in the newspaper a month ago, and I think he killed a martial arts master from the Iron Body Martial Arts School."

I thought he was going to die from the Iron Body Martial Arts School's revenge, but I never expected that he would later take control of the docks and organize the laborers to strike to improve their treatment.

The consulate staff actually let the matter go unpunished and didn't cause him any trouble. Now, they've even replaced Huang Jinrong of the Green Gang and taken over the dock market.

"If you think about it, it's only been a little over a month, that's really..."

These respectable people usually buy newspapers to keep track of Tianhai's various activities.

Chen Yi has only been making his mark for a little over a month, so many people still remember him.

Now that they have truly taken over the dock, everyone recalls the newspaper articles related to Chen Yi and is filled with emotion.

This person's development speed is really too fast.

"The Green Gang has the backing of the Governor's Office and the Consulate. Now that the Dock Gang has replaced them, can the Governor's Office and the Consulate tolerate it? I don't think they'll stay in the Dock Market for long before they're kicked out," someone said.

Upon hearing this, the others immediately looked at him as if he were an idiot.

"Am I wrong?" he asked.

"If the fighting continues, the Governor-General's Consulate will definitely take action, but the dock gang dealt with the Green Gang overnight, and the Governor-General's Consulate simply didn't have time to make a move."

They have no reason to fight for a gang that has already lost its value. As long as the dock gang members work for them, just like the Green Gang, and run those casinos, brothels, and opium dens well, what difference does it make whether they are the dock gang or the Green Gang?

An expert explained.

This person was a lecturer at a college in the foreign concession, and his surname was Zhang.

He is very knowledgeable and highly respected in respectable circles.

The others nodded in agreement: "That's exactly right."

"The dock gang must have paid a considerable price to replace the Green Gang. Are they really willing to be their dogs?" someone retorted.

Lecturer Zhang said calmly, "Not being a dog means certain death. Gangs are nothing. The people of Tianhai are the most powerful, and the imperial court is second. Countless people want to be dogs, but they don't even have the opportunity."

Another person said, "The dock workers organized a strike before, which seemed like they had ambition. Maybe things will be different."

Lecturer Zhang scoffed, "They're all birds of a feather. I ask you, what are they striking for?"

"We demand equal treatment from foreigners; the wages of the Da Xuan people should be the same as those of other ethnic groups."

Lecturer Zhang said, "That's right, isn't it all about money? The strike is for money, replacing the Green Gang and taking over the dock market is also for money."

"At least it was for the sake of the people of Daxuan fighting against the foreigners."

Lecturer Zhang sneered, "If it were truly for the sake of the people of Daxuan, the opium den should be shut down, but that's a business that makes a fortune every day. Do you think he'd be willing to close it down?"

After these words were spoken, those who had previously spoken up for the dock gang were left speechless with their rebuttal.

That's right, if it were really for the sake of the Great Xuan people, the White Smoke Pavilion would definitely have to be closed, but is that even possible?

Things that the imperial court doesn't do, and even secretly supports.

Why would a gang do that?

Seeing that the other party had given up, Lecturer Zhang was extremely satisfied.

"They're all birds of a feather," he emphasized again, then walked away leisurely with his hands behind his back.

"Sir, please have some compassion..." They encountered a disabled child begging on their way.

He disgustedly walked around the other person and continued walking forward.

His figure quickly disappeared at the end of the street.

Warehouse area.

"Master Yi, everyone at the docks and markets is talking about us, and there are even newspapers. Master Yi, you're really making a name for yourself."

Li Cheng held a newspaper in his hand, pointed to the scene of Chen Yi smoking a cigar and his henchman handing him a gun, and said.

Chen Yi took the newspaper, glanced at it, and said with satisfaction, "Lewis did a good job. I'll give him a hundred silver dollars when he gets back."

"Mr. Yi, Lewis has also benefited quite a bit. His coverage of our newspapers has sold like hotcakes, and I heard he's now the deputy editor-in-chief of the newspaper," Qin Tianqi said.

"Why is he only a vice president? Can't we get rid of the president and make Lewis the president?" Chen Yi frowned.

"Well, the editor-in-chief of their newspaper is quite supportive of us. Other newspapers don't report on us, but they print newspapers overnight," Qin Tianqi said.

Chen Yi's face immediately turned into a smile, and he said, "Then let's not kill him. Send someone to check out the newspaper that refused to report on us. See what's going on. If it's someone who likes to be a lackey of foreigners."

He ran his hand lightly across his neck.