Chapter 148: Fredo Don Corleone

"Last year Sollozzo approached me to talk about a business matter and asked me for financial and political resources." The godfather talked about the root cause of the recent war, "This business involves drugs. As we all know, those political Characters have never liked drugs, if I get involved in this business, it will greatly damage the friendship I have built up over the years, I believe Zaluqi will understand this." Zaluqi nodded, he is now keen on whitewashing, Didn't like drugs either.

Vincent Fleur nodded slightly. He also understood the thoughts of these politicians. The patriarchs of the other families had different expressions. It was obvious that some people had long wanted to engage in this extremely profitable business.

"I don't like this business, but I didn't stop Sollozzo from starting this business in New York. He can seek political protection through other channels. It's not that Basini doesn't have these resources; I'm a reasonable person, and people Doing business always pays attention to what you like and what you want, you can't force others to do business with you that will inevitably damage his interests." The godfather spread his hands.

"But Sollozzo and Tataglia don't seem willing to reason with me. Basini, Strazzi, and Cuneo are also behind them. Anyway, the loss of the business is only the Corleone family. It was nothing more than profit, so they started a war, and after more than ten years of peace, New York fell into chaos again."

The godfather took a puff of his cigar, "They can decide when the war starts, but it's up to them when it ends. Now you can see that they met an unfortunate end. Again, I must declare that they asked for it all , the Corleone family will never allow others to hurt our family!"

There was silence at the scene, and several big bosses twisted their bodies unconsciously. The decisiveness and cruelty of the Corleone family exceeded their expectations. More importantly, they had some business dealings with the Basini and other families before this. I don't know if this kind of business relationship will continue after they die, and if the godfather will take this opportunity to expand his power.

"Now, all the misfortunes have passed, I have no intention of continuing to expand the war, and your business can still be guaranteed; I believe you have also seen how much the war has affected New York's business. It is undoubtedly stupid to choose war Decision." The godfather's words reassured everyone, "I have a few decisions."

"First of all, the Corleone family doesn't want to monopolize New York. Tessio and Clemansha will be separated from the Corleone family and become independent families from now on. They will take over part of New York's business." In this case, the Corleone family's The strength will be weakened. Although Tessio and Clemansha will definitely continue to be influenced by the Corleone family in the future, they will definitely be different after independence from before independence.

"Also, I'm getting old and I was injured before. My energy doesn't allow me to take charge of the family business for a long time. Fredo will take over my position. From now on, I will gradually release myself from family affairs. Live like a real old man." The godfather pointed to Shen Long, who stood up.

"Fredo is a good boy,

He did a great job in Las Vegas. Molinari from the west coast was the first to applaud. He was well aware of the process of reaching an agreement between the Corleone family and Mo Green, and he appreciated Shen Long very much.

"Vito, you can still work for a few more years." Zaluqi in Detroit was a little bit reluctant, or more concerned about whether his family could borrow the political resources from the godfather after his godfather retired. want to enter politics.

But more people expressed their welcome, and at the same time breathed a sigh of relief. The old godfather put too much pressure on them, and his retirement is a good thing for them; The young man was the one who killed Sollozzo and the patriarchs of the four major families in New York. Is he really easier to deal with than the godfather?

"Fredo, tell everyone a few words." The big guys suggested that Shen Long should speak.

Shen Long was also unceremonious, "Although the Corleone family won this war, we also suffered huge losses. This made me see the attractiveness of the drug trade to every family. No one can refuse such a high price. Profit, so from now on, the Corleone family will contribute some resources to provide protection for this trade, but we will not personally participate in this business." Shen Long will handle it, which has been discussed a long time ago.

For selling drugs to Americans, Shen Long has no moral pressure at all. Compared with the amount they sold to the Chinese before, what is this?

Willing to provide political protection, but not personally involved in this business, all the bosses were immediately happy, even Zaluqi, who has always been disgusted with this business, said nothing. Before that, he would give his subordinates an extra part of the salary, Getting them to reject the drug trade had worked very badly, and he also realized that the business was unstoppable.

More people even began to rejoice that Basini and Tattaglia were dead, otherwise there would be four more families to share the business. The meeting became relaxed and happy, and everyone excitedly divided each other's forces Shen Long also took the opportunity to make a request that the Corleone family wanted to get more involved in Las Vegas and Hollywood business.

Now that the Corleone family has taken advantage of it, other families can't refuse, so the matter was settled smoothly, and then the godfather suggested that Las Vegas be made an open city, and no one is allowed to commit crimes here; in short, this It was a successful convention, a victorious convention, and the gangs across America were united once again.

Back in the family, the core members of the Corleone family gathered together. Compared with before, this time there were three more people, Rocco Rabon, Albert Neri and Willy Chicchi.

The godfather announced his decision, and Clemansha and Tessio, who had gained independence, were very grateful. They both got a much larger territory than before the war. Of course, the most valuable left by Basini and Tattaglia Part of the property still belongs to the Corleone family, such as the buildings on Wall Street, such as the bank they control, the labor union, etc.

Santino was a little depressed. For a long time in the past, he thought that the position of the old godfather would be reserved for him, but he also had to admit that in this war that determined the fate of the family, someone did better than him. All right; besides, what happened to Carlo also gave him a headache. It is impossible for him not to retaliate, but what will Connie do after the revenge?

Everyone dispersed one after another, and only Tom and Rocco were left in the house. Rocco Rabone stepped forward to kiss Shen Long's ring first, and shouted, "Dear Fredo Don- Corleone..."

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