Chapter 377 I Have a Road in Thailand (5k)
Just like that, under the guidance of Hutchison's younger brother, Thirteenth Sister and Brother Ji walked towards the lounge.
Along the way, Brother Ji kept praising Hutchison's strength from various angles, from the luxurious decoration of the building to Wei Longhao's various deeds, and it could be said that he never stopped talking.
At the beginning, Hutchison's younger brother would occasionally respond out of politeness, but in the end he simply kept silent. After taking the person to the lounge, he turned around and left without any hesitation.
When there were no outsiders around, Thirteenth Sister immediately mocked, "Brother Ji, you are indeed a veteran figure in Hongxing. You go wherever the wind blows."
"Why? Are you still thinking of finding a job at Hutchison in the future?"
As Thirteenth Sister was talking, she came to the wine cabinet by the wall. Looking at the various kinds of wine in front of her, she was a little dazzled for a moment. Among them was a white wine with an iron lid and Chinese writing on the bottle. It seemed to be called Maotai.
She had never heard of this wine, so she naturally looked away.
Thinking that she might as well drink it, Thirteenth Sister picked up a piece of foreign liquor whose packaging looked very high-end, took two cups, and sat back on the leather sofa.
Even though she was unwilling to admit it, she had to agree in her heart that the current Hutchison Whampoa was indeed far superior to Hung Hing.
What is referred to here is not only the combat effectiveness of the four-nine guys below, but the overall strength.
There is no such lounge in Hung Hing, let alone a wine cabinet filled with various high-end foreign liquors for people to taste.
Thirteenth sister poured herself a glass of wine and started drinking it.
Brother Ji was not surprised to see this, and he also poured himself a cup. After taking a sip, he couldn't help but sigh: "Weilonghao is really rich and powerful. This is the top-notch dock rat. Even I, a Hongxing veteran, have only drunk it once."
"As the saying goes, a glimpse of the leopard in the tube reveals a glimpse of it. From this bottle of dock rats, we can see that Hutchison's current strength is definitely not comparable to other clubs."
Although Brother Ji is often unreliable, his words at this moment still made Thirteenth Sister unable to refute.
She actually has no idea about Hutchison's strength.
To be precise, everyone in Hong Kong Island knows about Wei Long Hao Da Zao, who has made a lot of money in recent years.
But getting them to explain the reason is simply impossible.
However, Thirteenth Sister knew that the stronger Wei Longhao became, the more dangerous Hongxing would be this time.
Negotiations are based on the strength of both parties.
While Brother Ji and Sister Thirteen were thinking about their own things, Jiang Tianyang and Han Bin had already arrived at the office under the leadership of Dadi.
The first thing they saw when they entered the room was Lin Zehao sitting in the main seat.
There's no way around it. A man like him is always an eye-catcher no matter where he is.
This has nothing to do with whether one is handsome or not, what is more important is the unique temperament.
"Lin Sheng."
Jiang Tianyang quickly stepped forward, stretched out his hand and shook hands with Lin Zehao, his face full of respect, and the whole set of actions showed humility in his bones!
On the other hand, Lin Zehao didn't even show any intention of getting up. He still sat in the chair with his arms folded and shook hands with him.
"Mr. Lin." As for Han Bin on the side, he naturally followed suit and shook hands with Lin Zehao very respectfully.
"You're welcome, sit down."
Lin Zehao pointed at the leather sofa not far away with an indifferent expression, so that Jiang Tianyang and Han Bin could not get any useful information.
"Thank you, Mr. Lin." After expressing their gratitude, the two could only do as he was told, but they only touched the edge of the room and did not dare to sit down at all.
Before knowing Wei Longhao's real purpose, they dared not relax at all.
After all, I am now at the mercy of others, so how dare they act so presumptuous?
Lin Zehao nodded slightly to Amai who was standing beside him. Amai understood instantly, opened the humidor beside him, took out three Cuban cigars, and respectfully handed one to his boss first. He wanted to light it for him, but Lin Zehao raised his hand to refuse.
Afterwards, Ama placed two cigars on a special plate in front of Jiang Tianyang and Han Bin.
"please."
"Thank you."
Jiang Tianyang and Han Bin did not dare to be careless. They thanked Ama before reaching out to take it.
Lin Zehao picked up the pure gold Dupont lighter on the table. After a crisp sound, the cigar in his mouth was lit, emitting a curl of smoke.
"Mr. Jiang, you are probably aware of the current situation of Hongxing. What do you want to do in the future?"
Without any politeness or nonsense, Lin Zehao went straight to the point.
For him, the current situation has basically been settled, so there is no need to make any meaningless attempts.
No matter how well Monkey King jumps, he cannot escape from the Five Finger Mountain of Buddha.
Not to mention, Jiang Tianyang is not Sun Wukong at all.
Faced with this question, Jiang Tianyang did not dare to be careless at all, because he knew that for a person of Lin Zehao's level, the words he said might seem simple, but they must be full of deep meaning.
At this moment, it definitely does not mean what it means literally. What say can a king of a fallen country have?
After Jiang Tianyang realized this, he immediately looked serious and began to consider the matter.
Seeing this, Han Bin on the side also turned his attention to Jiang Tianyang. He also understood that the next answer would most likely be related to the future fate of Hongxing and their people.
Seeing this, Lin Zehao didn't have the slightest intention of urging them. He just sat in the boss chair with a faint smile on his face, puffing away smoke.
After a while, Jiang Tianyang said, "Mr. Lin, I dare not lie in front of the real Buddha. The ancestral foundation is important, but the living must look forward."
"To be honest, if my boss hadn't passed away unexpectedly, I wouldn't be in charge of Hongxing now..."
When saying this, Han Bin on the side subconsciously looked into Lin Zehao's eyes.
Did you find that there wasn’t a single emotion in those dark eyes, and there was even a barely perceptible but lingering hint of sadness?
This situation made Han Bin quickly retract his gaze, lower his head, and feel a chill in his heart.
Although no one dared to say it out loud, who didn't know that Jiang Tiansheng was in trouble at this time, and the biggest suspect was Lin Zehao?
However, he still sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, unmoved, and even revealed a sad expression.
This kind of cunning and scheming certainly made Han Bin feel terrified.
He had been in the underworld for so many years, but only at this moment did he finally understand what true cunning was!
Compared with Lin Zehao, those other gangsters who always talk about eating brains are simply the most debauched of the lotharios.
Listening to Jiang Tianyang's words, Lin Zehao did not express anything, but just stretched out his hand to signal him to continue speaking.
"In fact, what I want is very simple. As long as I can make some money, other things don't matter."
Jiang Tianyang is actually more like a businessman at heart, and the society is just a way for him to make money.
From this point of view, he has some enlightenment.
Lin Zehao held a cigar between his left index and middle fingers, narrowed his eyes, and said in a magnetic voice: "Since ancient times, if you want to achieve great things, there are actually only three things that are most important."
"First, silver paper!"
"Second, silver paper!"
"Third, it's fucking silver paper!"
Such straightforward language made Jiang Tianyang and Han Bin a little surprised, but Lin Zehao continued: "Everyone in Hong Kong says that Hutchison Whampoa is strong and powerful, and Wei Longhao must be living a fairy-like life every day. He would not change even if he was given the position of Governor of Hong Kong."
"How about the actual situation? Not counting Blue Lantern, Shenghe has more than 50,000 registered employees, not to mention that I have invested in other industries, and the number of employees under me is not small either."
"The first thing I do when I open my eyes every day is to find a way to earn today's expenses. Being a big boss is definitely not as enjoyable as it looks to outsiders."
“Power and responsibility always go hand in hand. Those who only know how to enjoy power but ignore responsibility will be hanged on the flagpole sooner or later.”
Hearing this, Jiang Tianyang and Han Bin nodded, obviously agreeing.
Lin Zehao took a deep breath and exhaled puffs of smoke with a rich, complex aroma.
This custom-made Cuban cigar has a complicated production process and is very expensive.
However, Jiang Tianyang and Han Bin's attention was not on this, but on Lin Zehao.
Because they knew that the next step would be to decide their final fate. "You are more sensible than your boss. The most important thing for a person is to know your own weight. Do you want to hear my plan for you?"
Hearing Lin Zehao's words, Jiang Tianyang said without hesitation: "Mr. Lin, I am all ears."
In fact, he now has no right to refuse at all.
Moreover, Wei Longhao's character is obvious to everyone in the world. As long as you know what's good for you, he will give you a way out.
Of course, if you insist on singing a different tune, you will definitely die a miserable death.
"I have a route in Thailand. It's a bit risky, but the profit is very high. As the saying goes, fortune comes with risk. As long as you can be fully responsible for the trade on this route, I can consider giving you a share of the profits."
"But let me be clear, it's not that I don't have the ability to do this business, I just want to see how strong your ability is."
"You know, I never bury talents here, but I will never let fools get promoted."
Hutchison Whampoa will not lose its fans, this is an iron rule known to all community groups in Hong Kong Island.
From the four major societies to the small groups with dozens of people, everyone is aware of this. It is no exaggeration to say that it is known to everyone.
However, what most people don’t know is that Hutchison is in the arms business, and it’s a big one.
It is no exaggeration to say that about 70% of the arms share in Hong Kong Island is occupied by Hutchison.
Moreover, looking at the entire Southeast Asian market, Lin Zehao is definitely a big moneymaker in the arms industry!
There are no less than five so-called generals in the Golden Triangle who purchase goods from him.
He even has some exposure to the African market, but his share is not large.
As a person who knows the direction of history, it is not Lin Zehao's character not to fleece the polar bear.
Although it has not reached the most exaggerated stage yet, some clues have already appeared. From small items like bullets to large items like armored vehicles and tanks, as long as the US dollars are willing to be spent, the Russians are willing to sell them.
Anyway, it belongs to the people, it would be a waste not to sell it!
For polar bears at this stage, what is the point of having power?
There is only one answer, and that is one word: greed!
If you don't use the power in your hands to seek benefits for your family and clan, then you've lived your life in vain!
Because this is the power given to them by the people!
As long as the people don't speak, everything is fine!
In the past month alone, more than fifty children from the Polar Bears have applied for study-abroad qualifications in the United States through Lin Zehao!
Don’t think this number is small. Fifty families represent fifty people with power!
And this is only handled through Lin Zehao. As for those who find other ways to handle it, there are even more!
The collapse of an empire always leaves traces.
With this premise, Hutchison's arms business naturally grew bigger and bigger, mainly because the purchase cost was too low and it could make money no matter how it was sold.
If you meet a generous Russian, he will weigh the AK-47 directly and sell it to you by ton, without any equipment. If you buy more, you will not only get a discount, but also get a few extra bullets.
If you can still lose money with this kind of cost, then you are really not suitable for doing business.
As for this road in Thailand, it is actually used to transport arms to several surrounding forces, including anti-government armed forces, some warlords and private armed forces.
Lin Zehao’s purpose is very simple. Once he goes abroad, no matter what force you are, as long as there is money to be made, he will sell it to you.
As I said, guns are always clean and never guilty.
The only ones who are truly sinful are humans.
What's more, even if there are no guns, if you want to kill someone, many things can produce similar effects, such as cars.
The real problem is not whether or not people possess guns, but whether many things are handled fairly. Most people are not perverted murderers who just kill people with guns.
If you are not pushed to a certain extent, who would exchange their life with you?
What is equality?
What is fairness?
You have a gun and I have a gun, this is called equality, and this is when we can talk about the Dharma.
You have a knife and I have a knife, this is called fairness, and we can talk reason at this time.
You have a gun and I am empty-handed. The truth is defined by you. You take other people's lives and the truth you define to talk to others about reason, law and rules. This is robbery.
Fairness and law must be enforced under equal circumstances!
How can you reason with a robber with a gun when you are unarmed? How can you talk about the law?
Therefore, Lin Zehao may not do the powder business because it is unscrupulous, but he must do the arms business.
From a certain perspective, this is the only way for disadvantaged groups to maintain fairness and justice and seek justice!
Jiang Tianyang stood up without any hesitation and said, "Since Mr. Lin thinks highly of me, I have no reason to refuse."
Jiang Tianyang seems to still have a choice now, but in fact, since Hung Hing was completely taken over by Hutchison, he only has one choice, which is to obey Lin Zehao's will.
There is no such thing as negotiation when the two sides are in unequal status.
If Jiang Tianyang can't even see this clearly, then he might as well go home and go to bed.
Lin Zehao nodded, a smile appeared on his face, and he said to Luo Tianhong: "Ah Hong, take Mr. Jiang to hand over the work content, and send a few capable hands to obey Mr. Jiang's orders."
Luo Tianhong nodded and said, "I understand, Brother Hao."
How could Jiang Tianyang not know that these so-called right-hand men were sent to monitor him, even though they were said to be his assistants.
However, this is also human nature. If he were in Lin Zehao's shoes, he would probably do even more excessive things than he is doing now.
"Brother Hao, you'd better not call me Mr. Jiang. You are my boss now, and I have always admired you very much, so just call me Tianyang."
Jiang Tianyang kept a very low profile. Now he was under someone else's roof and had to bow his head.
Moreover, to be realistic, even if he chose to lead the remnants of the Hongxing faction rather than surrender, his situation would not necessarily be better than it is now.
Putting aside whether he has the ability to make a comeback, even if Lin Zehao is magnanimous and doesn't cause trouble for him, those societies that are eyeing him covetously will definitely not let him go.
If you want to make a living, who doesn’t want to step on famous people to get to the top and become famous overnight?
And the weak Hongxing is the best candidate!
Not to mention other societies, Dongxing alone will definitely not let Jiang Tianyang go.
Therefore, it is better to choose to play under Lin Zehao. If there are other opportunities in the future, it will not be too late.
At present, this is the best option.
"Brother Hao, I'll leave first."
Jiang Tianyang greeted respectfully before leaving with Luo Tianhong.
Lin Zehao smiled and nodded slightly.
It seems that Jiang Tianyang is quite aware of the current situation. Using people like him can save a lot of effort.
Han Bin looked at Jiang Tianyang's receding back, and while he felt relieved, he couldn't help but feel nervous.
He got a pretty good result, but he didn't know how Lin Zehao would arrange for him.
"A Zu told me that you are quite skilled. I wonder if you are interested in working under him first. After I have integrated and digested the Hongxing territory, I will make other arrangements for you."
As the territory expanded, the demand for manpower also increased, especially those who could fight.
Although in this era, any so-called expert has to kneel before a firearm, not all situations are suitable for firing a gun, which is the significance of having good skills.
Han Bin is a person who meets Lin Zehao's requirements.
"Brother Hao, I'm grateful that you think highly of me. I will go through fire and water for you!"
Han Bin immediately stood up, bowed deeply, and spoke in a decisive manner. His face flushed, his tone was very excited, and his voice even trembled slightly.
From what Lin Zehao said, he should be of important use in the future, at least his position will not be less important than when he was in Hongxing.
Moreover, Han Bin is not greedy. If he can really get a position as a regional leader, he will definitely be flattered.
Today is 5,000. I am also working hard to write. My fingers are a little sore during this period, so I have reduced the amount of updates. As long as I can write more, I will definitely post more. Don't worry, everyone. Thank you all for your support
(End of this chapter)
