Chapter 84 Controlling the Economic Lifeline
As Chaozhou Zhou and his companions were dragged out, the room became quiet again.
You Bo held up the evidence in his hand and named the other uncles one by one, saying, "It's clearly stated here that you guys were also involved in this matter. Although you were not the mastermind, you were also aware of it and did not report it."
"According to the rules of the society, your fate should be the same as that of Chaozhou Zhou and the others."
"However, the leader considers that you have devoted many years to the society. Even if you have no merit, you have worked hard. Therefore, he will allow you to retire and enjoy your old age. The past will be written off."
"Just live your retirement life honestly and don't have any other ideas."
The uncles who were named showed reluctance on their faces and wanted to explain, but after looking at the black and white words in their hands, they could only sigh and nod dejectedly.
They all stood up and bowed to Lin Zehao, saying, "Thank you, Dragon Head, for your mercy. I am very grateful."
Seeing this, You Bo looked at Lin Zehao, who still looked calm, and felt a sense of admiration.
Apart from Chaozhou Zhou and a few others who were actually involved in this matter, the others had nothing to do with it at all.
The so-called evidence of knowing the truth but not reporting it is actually just the accounts of their corruption over the years.
With these accounts, they are like meat on the chopping board, and Lin Zehao can cut them however he wants.
If they are allowed to retire, they must retire honestly.
What's more, Lin Zehao promised to let bygones be bygones and not kill them all. It seemed that he was saving their face, but in fact, he was hanging a sword over their heads that could fall at any time.
Anyone who dares to speak nonsense in the future will suffer the consequences.
The fat dog incident was purely a man-made disaster and a bad thing.
Lin Zehao, however, was able to see opportunities in bad things. After deliberate fermentation and some operations, he successfully turned bad things into good things, greatly weakening the power of his uncles, reducing the original uncle council of more than 20 people to only a dozen people.
Moreover, the uncles who were able to stay basically supported him.
This is exactly where Lin Zehao is so smart!
This operation may seem simple when reviewed afterwards, but it is actually extremely difficult during the operation.
Even though You Bo has been in the industry for many years and considers himself to be quite experienced, he still feels inferior to others!
As several uncles were taken away again, the remaining uncles didn't even dare to breathe, and secretly felt lucky that they had not angered Wei Longhao.
What happened today had a huge impact on them.
Since the establishment of He Sheng He, the status and power of the uncle generation have been basically determined.
After accumulating from generation to generation, the majesty and power of the uncles have reached a level that ordinary people cannot touch. Even the weaker leaders are marginalized by them.
It has been passed down to this day, and no one has ever dared to openly attack the uncles in parliament.
But today, Wei Longhao made history!
Take down more than a dozen uncles at one time!
Such a person has never existed before and will never be seen again!
"Dragon Head, this is the account book. According to the rules, from now on, the right to collect the money will be returned to you."
Seeing that the time was right, Huopao was the first to step forward. After handing over the account book, he deliberately glanced around.
Gao Lao and Shuang Fanming followed closely behind and handed over their account books.
Especially the tall guy, who was secretly thinking, "He got there first again."
Seeing that all of Wei Longhao's diehard fans had taken action, everyone, no matter how dumb they were, understood what they should do.
"And mine."
"This is my account book, please accept it, Dragon Head."
"Collecting the money is the right of the leader. I am returning the money to its original owner now."
All the uncles present handed over the account books of the areas under their jurisdiction without any hesitation.
For a moment, the scene was extremely lively and harmonious.
After the nine days of thunder, it was a gentle breeze and drizzle. The statue of Bodhidharma still stood there with a kind face, no longer ferocious and cruel, as if it had never been stained with blood. In the society, as long as you control the account books and the power to collect money, you basically control the economic lifeline, and your subordinates will no longer have the possibility of causing trouble.
Unless an individual has very powerful means of making money, he will definitely be used by the community to exert economic checks and balances.
After all, these days, whether it's a fight or a show of strength, it's essentially a competition of who has more money.
If you are unwilling to spend money, your subordinates will naturally not be stupid enough to risk their lives for you. Naturally, their fighting power will not improve, and you will not be able to seize more territory.
This creates a vicious cycle.
Unfortunately, there are only a few social group leaders who are willing to spend money on their subordinates.
In Hong Kong Island at present, only Lin Zehao has such courage, vision and ability!
As Youber put his hands in the air, the scene gradually quieted down. He looked around and took in everyone's expressions.
He stood up with the help of a cane, tried to stand up straight, and said seriously: "At the beginning, we all said that as long as Wei Longhao can hold on to Yau Tsim Mong, we will hand over the account books and the power to collect debts to him."
"Because so many things have happened during this period, it has been delayed until today that we have the opportunity to fulfill this promise."
"And this is not enough!"
You Bo took a deep breath and continued, “Until just now, I could still hear someone talking about Weilonghao’s proxy leader. This is definitely not what I want to see!”
"Yu Qing, in the past two years, who among you has not received favors from Wei Longhao?"
"In theory, he led the society to enter Yau Tsim Mong, and he did it in one piece. For Wo Shing Wo, he can definitely be called the leader of the revival!"
As he spoke, You Bo moved his body, gave up the main seat, and moved to the upper left seat.
“So, I think that even if according to the rules, Wei Longhao cannot get the dragon head stick for the time being, he is fully qualified to sit in this position.”
"From now on, the relevant powers within the society will be handed over to Wei Longhao in an orderly manner. We want him to be worthy of the title of leader!"
"When the one-year term is up, the Dragon Head Stick will be presented immediately and I will officially take over as Dragon Head. At that time, I will open the gates of the mountain and summon fellow martial artists to attend the grand event together!"
As soon as Youber finished speaking, everyone responded.
"That's right! Wei Longhao is now qualified to sit in the main seat!"
"Wei Longhao is of course the leader of the rejuvenation. In recent years, when has our Shenghe ever been as powerful as it is now!"
"That's right! Ever since Wei Long Hao defeated Yau Tsim Mong, our brothers in Shing Wo have to be treated with respect whenever they go out!"
Amid the applause and cheers of the crowd, Lin Zehao slowly stood up and walked to the main seat.
Behind him is the statue of Bodhidharma, and couplets are hung high on both sides.
The earthquake is high on the hill, and the mountains and rivers are picturesque forever; the door faces the sea, and the water from three rivers flows together for thousands of years.
Compared with before, the layout has not changed, only the mood has changed.
Lin Zehao still remembers the first time he walked into this conference room. He was only qualified after he had won the double red stick.
It only takes a few steps from the door to this location, and it takes less than a minute.
It took Lin Zehao two years to go from a lowly rank earner to this position.
He turned around, offered three sticks of incense to Bodhidharma, and asked in his heart: "I have been walking on thin ice all the way. Do you think I can make it to the other side?"
It seems like you are praying to God, but in fact you are asking yourself.
Lin Zehao gathered his thoughts, sat on the main seat, and said firmly in his heart: "I will definitely be able to reach the other side, and go even further!"
Everyone sat upright, with their backs straight and serious expressions, waiting for the historic moment to arrive.
(End of this chapter)
