Chapter 146 Goodbye Hoover
Since the old Vito dominated the underground world of the United States, large-scale wars like this one have rarely happened. Today, there are so many murders in New York, and they have to explain to someone.
The old godfather is responsible for explaining to those big bosses who came to New York to participate in the National Gangster Conference, in order to obtain their understanding and continue to maintain peace between the gangsters; while Shen Long is going to meet with Edgar Hoover to obtain understanding at the government level.
Shen Long made a phone call, and then took Albert Neri to the place mentioned in the phone call. When he got there, he left Albert outside and went in alone to meet Edgar Hoover.
"You've caused me a lot of trouble!" Edgar Hoover was not angry, and looked straight at Shen Long with two eagle-like eyes. He did not find any evidence that Shen Long was involved in this matter, but on this occasion , he does not need evidence.
"This is just a forced self-defense counterattack!" Shen Long spread his hands, and was not frightened by Edgar Hoover. If he really planned to deal with the Corleone family, he would not let himself in. "You know , The Corleone family rejected the proposal to cooperate with them in drug trafficking before, and they were attacked by them."
"We have always been engaged in certain gray areas of business. We will not participate in drug trafficking." Drug trafficking and gambling are also different for Hoover. "Killing these people means that drugs enter the United States." It's been slowed down, which is a good thing for you, too."
"But what happened today embarrasses both me and the FBI!" Edgar Hoover reluctantly accepted his explanation. He didn't come here this time to ask for accountability, but to deal with the aftermath. He has always claimed that Without the existence of large-scale gangsters, this gang war directly hit him in the face.
"It's not the first time something like today happened. Their assassination of Vito and Santino started a long time ago." Shen Long still refused to take this responsibility, but he still gave a solution, "Later Some people will turn themselves in to the police. From a legal point of view, the person responsible for these cases can be found. They are not members of gangs. They are just vendettas or murders against these guys for personal reasons. They are all ordinary criminals. The case has nothing to do with the gang."
Finding someone to go to jail to take the blame is not the patent of young and Dangerous boys in Hong Kong. Italian gangsters also master this trick. In the original book, Mike was able to return to New York from Sicily because the godfather persuaded a certain Buqiqiu family who had been arrested. Sentenced to death members took responsibility for killing Sollozzo and McRobbs in his place.
As long as they are willing to spend money, some people are willing to take the blame for the Corleone family. Tom Hagen will use legal means to obtain the minimum sentence for them. After entering the prison, they will be taken care of and live as comfortably as outside, etc. After a period of time when people gradually forget about this incident, they will be released on medical parole. On the day they are released from prison, core members of the family will visit them to express their gratitude and leave generous gifts.
"So,
How to solve the McRobbs thing? Where did he go? He is not the same as those gang leaders! " Edgar - Hoover then asked.
Shen Long knew that the matter of Basini and the others was over. He smiled and took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Hoover, "Officer Mike Robles got a reliable message from an informant. They are all investigating this matter secretly, because this matter involves some sensitive people, so he temporarily cut off contact with the police station to protect himself."
Hoover took a look, with a smile on his face. This was conclusive evidence that a certain Truman aide had a relationship with Elizabeth Bentley. With this, his life would be easier.
Shen Long observed his emotional changes, and began to push forward, "It is said that Officer Mike Robles also received instructions from the FBI during his mission. I wonder if this is the case?"
If Hoover was there to help carry it, the disappearance of Mike Robles would have nothing to do with the Corleone family. He could also return to the police station in style, without having to explain too much to his superiors, and maybe he could be promoted to another level. , can better serve the Corleone family, Shen Long has taken care of him for such a long time, and he can't eat for nothing.
"During Al Capone's time, barbers, bartenders, hotel bellboys, restaurant doormen, taxi drivers, shoe shiners, and even beggars all over Chicago knew a special phone number that they could call if they encountered a suspicious person. If there are any people or news, they will immediately call this phone number to report to Al Capone, so that Al Capone can always know the accurate information." Shen Long saw that Hoover seemed to have changed, and said another thing Son.
"It can be expected that although the war is over, the confrontation between the United States and the Red Empire will continue for a long time, and more and more spies like Elizabeth Bentley will appear in the United States. The Corleone family is willing to Help the FBI search and clean up these spies." Shen Long knew that during Hoover's tenure, he never got serious about dealing with the gangsters, and he was concerned about his own power and the enemy's spies.
"We can even help you conduct this business in Italy." Hoover now felt the threat of the newly established CIA and urgently needed the supplement of overseas forces, "We can also provide assistance for your overseas operations through our own channels. "
This help is also mutually beneficial. Hoover's FBI has been facilitated, and Shen Long's smuggling channels have been covered with tiger skins, which can reduce many troubles.
The list of spies involved in the Truman City House, domestic intelligence support and foreign channel support finally moved Hoover. He nodded and accepted the matter, "I will send a copy to the New York police later. Commendation document for Officer McRobbs' contribution in this matter."
"In addition, from now on, there will never be such a large-scale private fight!" Hoover warned.
"The lessons taught to other families this time are already profound enough. I believe they will not take any action for a long time in the future, and we have always hoped for peace." Shen Long replied with a smile.
After talking about this, Shen Long got up and bid farewell to Hoover with a relaxed mood, and returned home. The old godfather used his years of prestige to stabilize the gang leaders.
Now, whether it is the official or the underground world, the Corleone family has successfully obtained an understanding, and the next thing is the National Gangsters Conference. This time, Shen Long will participate with the godfather.