"Last year Sollozzo came to me to talk about a business matter and asked me for help with funds and political resources." The godfather talked about the root of the recent war, "This business involves drugs. As we all know, those political

People have never liked drugs. If I get involved in this business, it will greatly damage the friendship I have built over the years. I believe Zaluchi will understand this." Zaruchi nodded. He was now keen on clearing his name.

I don't like drugs either.

Vincent Fleur nodded lightly. He also understood the thoughts of these politicians. The heads of 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 could seek political protection through other channels. Bassini does not have these resources in his hands; I am a reasonable person and a good person."

Doing business is always based on your own will and you can't force others to do business with you that will definitely harm their interests." The godfather spread his hands.

"But Sollozzo, Tartaglia, they don't seem willing to reason with me. Bassini, Strazzi, and Cuneo are also supporting them from behind. Anyway, when doing business, the only ones who lose are the Corleone family."

It was just for 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 will start, but it is not up to them when it will end. Now you have also seen that they met an unfortunate ending. Once again, I must declare that all this was brought about by them.

, the Corleone family will never allow others to harm our family!"

The scene was silent, with several big bosses twisting unconsciously. The Corleone family's decisiveness and ruthlessness exceeded their expectations. More importantly, they had some business dealings with the Bassini and other families before.

I wonder if this business relationship will continue after their deaths, and whether the godfather will take this opportunity to expand his power.

"Now that all the misfortunes have passed, I have no intention of continuing to expand the war. Your business can still be protected. I believe everyone has seen how much the war has affected business in New York. It is undoubtedly stupid to choose war.

Decision." The godfather's words made everyone feel relieved, "I have several decisions."

"First of all, the Corleone family does not want to dominate New York. Tessio and Clemensa will separate from the Corleone family and become independent families from now on. They will take over part of the business in New York." In this case, the Corleone family's

The strength will be weakened. Although Tesio and Clemansha will definitely continue to be influenced by the Corleone family in the future, they will definitely be different after independence.

"Also, I am old and I was injured before. My energy no longer allows me to be in charge of the family business for a long time. Fredo will take over my position. From now on, I will gradually be freed from family affairs.

Live like a real old man." The godfather pointed at Shen Long, who stood up.

"Fredo is a good guy. He did a great job in Las Vegas." Molinari from the West Coast was the first to applaud. He knew very well the process of reaching an agreement between the Corleone family and Mo Green and was very fond of Shen Long.

Appreciate.

"Vito, you can still work for a few more years." Zaruqi from Detroit was a little reluctant, or more because he was considering whether his family could still borrow the political resources from his godfather after his retirement. His son was Want to enter politics.

But more people still expressed their welcome and breathed a sigh of relief. The old godfather put too much pressure on them, and his retirement was a good thing for them; of course, it is not that no one thought about this. 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, let me say a few words to everyone." The 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 attraction of the drug trade to various families. No one can refuse such a high amount of money." Profits, so from now on, the Corleone family will contribute some resources to protect this trade, but we will not personally participate in this business." The godfather will do the work of establishing authority, and the work of benevolence will be done by the godfather. It has been agreed upon long ago that Shen Long will handle it.

Shen Long had no moral pressure at all about selling drugs to Americans. Compared with the amount they sold to the Chinese before, what does this mean?

Being willing to provide political protection without personally participating in this business, the bosses were immediately happy. Even Zaluchi, who had always been disgusted with this business, did not say anything. Before that, he would give his subordinates an extra part of their salary. Asking them to reject the drug trade, but the effect was very bad, he also realized that this business was unstoppable.

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

Now that they have taken advantage of the Corleone family, it is difficult for other families to refuse. 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 conference, a victorious conference, and gangs across the United States were once again closely united.

Returning to the family, the core members of the Corleone family gathered together. Compared with before, this time there were three more people: Rocco Labon, Albert Neri and Willy Chichi.

The Godfather announced his decision, and Clemensha and Tesio, who had gained independence, were grateful. They both got a much larger territory than before the war. Of course, Bassini and Tartaglia left behind the most valuable ones. Part of the property still belongs to the Corleone family, such as the buildings on Wall Street, the banks, labor unions, etc. they control.

Santino was a little depressed. For a long time in the past, he thought that the old godfather's position would be reserved for him, but he had to admit that in this war that determined the fate of the family, there were people who did more than him. Good; in addition, Carlo's matter also gave him a headache. It was impossible for him not to take revenge, but what would Connie do after revenge?
Chapter completed!