Gao Wuming: From Dockworker to Physical Achievement

"Then let's talk about business. Casinos and brothels can continue to operate. Nowadays, there is a lot of pressure, and people always need to vent. Those homeless women also need to make a living."

However, you should ask clearly whether the women inside stayed voluntarily. If they were tricked into going in, give them some money and let them go.

Chen Yi began to talk about the dock gang's business.

This is the most important thing; that's why he initially founded the dock gang.

To bring order to the dock market.

This will improve the living standards of the people here.

Instead of one gang collecting protection money today and another gang collecting protection money tomorrow.

And everywhere there are people trafficking women and children, selling them to places like brothels, or breaking their arms and legs to make them beggars on the streets.

"Of course."

Qin Tianqi said, "I've arranged everything at the brothel. Only a small number of women want to go back; they all have families and children. Most of them don't want to leave."

Some were sold by their families, and others went back only to marry old bachelors to pay off their debts. It was better to live a peaceful life in a brothel.

Now that we're in charge of the brothels, things are different from before. They see this and want to stay.

Chen Yi said, "That's fine. It must be voluntary. There can be no coercion. Otherwise, even if they are from the gang, I won't show them any mercy."

Qin Tianqi said solemnly, "Don't worry, Master Yi, I won't hold back if something like that really happens."

"Very good, let's talk about the White Smoke Pavilion next," Chen Yi said.

This statement came out.

Everyone at the table involuntarily straightened their backs.

Chen Yi's usual attitude towards the White Opium Hall can be described as one of undisguised disgust.

He has said many times that one day he will make those opium dens close down.

However, often, what people say is one thing, but what they actually do is another.

Everyone knows that opium dens are lucrative businesses; once you get started, money flows into your pockets like water from a floodgate.

If the museum closes, all those dollars will be gone.

More importantly, closing the consulate would not only result in the loss of silver dollars, but would also offend the imperial court and foreigners.

That's the most serious thing.

Therefore, everyone listened attentively to what Chen Yi was about to say.

If Chen Yi were like the Green Gang, he would also decide to work for the foreigners in the imperial court and run opium dens.

They will be disappointed, but they will also feel relieved, at least there won't be so much pressure.

Of course, someone like Li Cheng might leave the gang, feeling that this place is no different from other places and not wanting to stay here any longer.

But if it closes...

Then the dock gang will have to consider dealing with the police and the inspection bureau.

It can be said that from then on, they confronted the Governor-General's Office and the Consulate.

This is no longer just a simple gang; it's more like a warlord ruling over a territory divided between the Tianhai region.

They were essentially warlords, just with the name of a gang.

"From tonight onwards, no more white opium dens will be allowed in the dock market area, or rather, in the territory controlled by the dock gang."

"As for those museums that are still open, if they honestly close down and hand over the money they've earned through dishonest means, then we'll spare their lives."

"If they remain obstinate, then... kill them."

Chen Yi emphasized the last word he uttered.

Just hearing this word makes one feel as if they can see heads rolling.

Everyone could even smell the blood.

Anyone who dares to open a brothel has connections and a powerful background.

They will probably just treat the dock gang like the Green Gang.

How could we possibly ask them to close down and pay money?

So Chen Yi appears to have given two choices, but in reality there is only one path.

kill.

"Master Yi, the Governor's Office and the Consulate have been acting as if they don't know anything these past few days, letting us take over the Green Gang's business."

They were actually just waiting for us to take over so they could go up and pledge their loyalty.

If word gets back to the Governor-General's Office and the Consulate, they certainly won't stand idly by; they'll definitely cause us trouble.

"Qin Tianqi said."

Although this is something everyone knows the truth.

But at this point, he still had to say it out loud and remind him again.

"Do you think trouble is so easy to find? The police station's inspection department is just a bunch of good-for-nothings. Do you think they can compete with us?"

"Don't we have guns? We're afraid of gunfire."

Chen Yi said.

"Master Yi, although they are good-for-nothings, they are well-equipped. They have foreign equipment, which is much more powerful than the guns we had this time," Qin Tianqi said.

Although the dock gang now has more than 600 guns, they are all old-fashioned rifles.

The police station's inspection division is equipped with submachine guns and machine guns; they're not even in the same league.

"Then we'll see if their bureau chief and director value their lives. If they're just putting on an act to fool their superiors, then we'll play along."

"If they are truly loyal, I will be loyal to them until I die."

Chen Yi's words were very clear.

Even the Governor-General's Consulate could instruct its subordinates to take action against the dock gang.

They might not be willing either.

Everyone has their own little thoughts; whose life isn't a life?

But if there really is such a loyal dog, Chen Yi wouldn't mind eliminating it first.

In this era, martial arts masters are no match for the army and can no longer don armor and charge through enemy lines as they used to.

However, beheadings are something that no one can withstand unless they have a martial arts expert as a protector.

"If that's the case, then things will be much easier."

Qin Tianqi breathed a sigh of relief.

What he fears most is that the dock gang, which has just begun to develop, will directly confront the largest power in Tianhai.

However, after Chen Yi's explanation, the current situation doesn't seem so difficult.

"Believe me, those guys in the police station's investigation department are usually good at being corrupt cops and taking bribes, but getting them to fight hard is a different story," Chen Yi said.

If someone truly had the will to fight, why would they stay in a place like that?

"Understood, Master Yi. I'll have my men inform the owner of the White Tobacco Shop to close down immediately," Qin Tianqi said.

Chen Yi reminded them, "Make sure to send enough people, and keep an eye on them wherever they go, to prevent them from running away with my money from the dock market."

"Haha, don't worry, Mr. Yi, I'll definitely keep an eye on things and make sure your money doesn't get away," Qin Tianqi laughed.

The people at the table joined in with laughter.

The atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed.

After everything was said, everyone began to drink and eat.

Chen Yi would also occasionally give his confidants face by having a drink with them.

The weather is nice tonight; you can see the moon just by looking up, and it's exceptionally bright.

Chen Yi occasionally raised his wine glass and looked up at the moon.

The moon is still the same moon, but the people under it are different.

A butterfly flapping its wings in the Southern Hemisphere can cause a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere.

The era he lived through was an exceptional case, one in a million.

Will teams like that emerge again in this similar era?

Probably not.

But it also possesses people who know about that team, and even those who know everything about it.

Where will the people of this land go this time?

"I admire Master Yi the most. He started from scratch at the docks and worked his way up to where he is now. He has taken control of the entire docks. He is my idol. Master Yi, I'd like to toast you." The two newcomers were flushed from drinking, and Yang Bu had completely forgotten his usual restraint.

When he got excited, he raised his glass to offer a toast.

"Keep up the good work, I believe in you." Chen Yi laughed loudly, raised his glass, and drank it all in one gulp.