Chapter 118 Reaching Cooperation

Edgar Hoover became more and more powerful during Roosevelt's presidency. He even held nude photos of Mrs. Roosevelt and sex tapes of her sympathizers; The FBI, whose power has been greatly expanded, can't help being surprised and dissatisfied with it.

This is normal, and no political figure wants to have such a strong manpower under his command. One month after he took office, Truman wrote in a memo: We don't need the Gestapo or the secret police. The Bureau of Investigation is developing in that direction; they It's supposed to be about catching criminals, but they're into sex scandals and blackmail, and they're used to defying local law enforcement officials; this has to stop, and what we need is cooperation.

Edgar Hoover also responded immediately. He found a person familiar to Truman in the Bureau of Investigation as a new liaison officer for the Bureau of Investigation to maintain contact with the White House, and through this person he expressed his position to Truman: he and the federal government The Bureau of Investigation is at your disposal, and it will do whatever you ask it to do.

But that alone is not enough. Truman immediately retorted when he heard this: When I need the investigation bureau to contribute, I will do so through my attorney general.

This sentence made Edgar Hoover very angry, but the other party is the president after all, and he is now having a headache about how to deal with the relationship with Truman.

"I suggest that you don't rush to deal with Elizabeth Bentley, because she seems to be planning to establish contact with an important aide of the President recently." Buddha's situation can be eased a lot.

Hoover nodded silently, motioning for Shen Long to continue.

"The Corleone family also has some business contacts in Kansas City, Michigan." Shen Long said reservedly. Kansas City is Truman's hometown, and it was there that he got the support of local political leaders before embarking on the road to prosperity. "So we Knowing a little about the gangsters in Kansas City, we learned that certain local gangsters were close to Tom Pendergast." Pendergast was the man who recommended Truman for the Senate.

"What you said is true?" Hoover became serious. What he is best at is to investigate political figures and force them to submit. Although this news can't hurt Truman's nerves, but coupled with the one just now, it won't hurt. same.

"Pendergast's rule in Kansas was very dependent on the help of the Mafia, and many people know that." The history of American gangs can be divided into several stages. The first stage begins with the Great Irish Famine in 1845. , a large number of Irish people poured into the United States and formed Irish gangs. Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York" reflects this history.

The second stage is closely related to the prohibition of alcohol in the 1920s. Prohibition promoted the development of gangs. "Boardwalk Empire" clearly described how the gangs of this era made their fortunes. The rise of the Corleone family also benefited from this In addition, Al Capone, Gambino, Luciano and other well-known gangsters also made their fortunes.

The growth of gangsters has forced politicians in many places to accept their influence. The Godfather has close contacts with many politicians in New York, and Pendergast also relies on local gangsters in Kansas in many places.

"It seems that this guy has a lot of problems besides tax evasion." Hoover nodded and wrote down this matter. When he was in Kansas a few years ago, he happened to meet Pendergast who was accused of tax evasion. Just thought of this thing as a potentially useful weapon, and now it's even more so.

"Tell me, what else do you know, and what do you want me to do." These two messages are very useful to Edgar Hoover. He knows that Shen Long has more news in his hand, and he also Knowing that the other party will definitely not give these messages for free.

"The Godfather taught us,

Friendship is everything. Friendship is more important than talent. Friends are more important than government. Friends are like family. Never forget this. If you build a line of defense with the friendship of friends, you will become stronger. "Shen Long didn't express his request right away. This is a simple transaction, which is not what he expected, "The Corleone family hopes to be your friend. "

"Please believe that we have no conflict of interest, and in some places, we can also help you notice some places that the FBI can't notice." Shen Long continued, he still has a lot of Useful news for skin care, but it is not suitable to release all at once, as it will appear that these news are not precious enough.

"Very well, someone will give you a call later. When you have collected useful information, you can call me." Hoover nodded and rang the calling bell on the table. His subordinates came in and gave Shen Long a note. Shen Long wrote down the number carefully, and then tore off the note in front of Hoover.

The conversation ended like this, Shen Long turned and left, Hoover sat there without getting up, not knowing what to think, Shen Long gave him too many surprises today.

Shen Long is very satisfied with his performance today. Although Hoover didn't promise anything, he can see that they have reached a preliminary cooperation agreement. As for how to consolidate it, it depends on whether he can provide more useful information in the future. news, and what he or the Corleone family will ask of Hoover.

Coming out of the house, there is a black Chaser car parked at the door. There are at least 100,000 such cars in New York. When Sierra got her revenge, she drove a stolen identical car.

After getting into the car, the driver started the car and took him back to Corleone's home in Long Beach, without saying a word the whole time.

As soon as Shen Long got out of the car, the person guarding the door informed him that his godfather was already waiting in the study, presumably his bodyguard had already told his godfather that he was taken away by the FBI.

"It's Edgar Hoover?" The old godfather asked, and after getting a positive answer, he handed Shen Long a glass of wine, "That's a difficult guy to deal with, but it seems that you two have a good chat?"

"Yes, I gave him some useful information, and he gave me a number, so that I can continue to inquire about him." Shen Long took the wine glass and sat down, slowly talking to his godfather about the conversation just now.