You all act like you're being pampered by the Tian Ye Group every day. Now that I have something to deal with, none of you want to step up? What do you even want from the Tian Ye Group? I’m asking you, what do you want?
I questioned each of them loudly.
Not a single one of them spoke. They didn’t dare utter a word. According to the current regulations of Qing Gang, without approval from above, no one is allowed to resign. Resigning is tantamount to betraying the Tian Ye Group and will be punished by the Enforcement Hall.
It takes time for me to manage He Bei Zong Duo. Even with the most rapid measures, overhauling He Bei Zong Duo would likely take a week. During this week, I am not yet the head of the Enforcement Hall, and I cannot let Du Tao know about this matter; otherwise, he would definitely interfere and might even turn against me.
So I need the cooperation of everyone sitting here!
Let me tell you, the Tian Ye Group doesn’t need a bunch of useless people like you, nor will it allow you to occupy such important positions. But since the Qing Gang Law Enforcement Hall came to the Tian Ye Group, you all know the policies regarding it, right? Anyone who leaves the Tian Ye Group will be summoned by the Enforcement Hall for a chat—whether they were dismissed by me or left on their own. As for whether they can come out alive... well, who knows?
I said this with a cold laugh. This regulation exists because many people in the Tian Ye Group no longer want to work here since Qing Gang arrived.
Why is that?
The current Tian Ye Group is no longer what it used to be; it’s unpredictable. Who can guarantee that the Tian Ye Group will continue to thrive? One wrong move could lead to disaster.
After all this time in the Tian Ye Group, each of them has made a fortune. Would they really want to live in constant fear? Isn’t it better to live well with their money?
So aside from those who have deep grudges outside and need the backing of the Tian Ye Group for protection, many others want to leave.
The Qing Gang knows this, which is why they issued this order: people from the Tian Ye Group cannot leave, lest it leads to institutional paralysis. Then Qing Gang can slowly pick and eliminate those who are unsuitable for staying in the Tian Ye Group.
“Xiang Duozhu, please! Let’s think of a way out! Can’t we find a solution? Please spare us a way to survive! We all have families to support,” Wang Mazi stammered.
Before he could finish his sentence, I slapped him hard across the face!
What kind of society are you trying to survive in while talking about family responsibilities? Now you dare mention having family? What were you thinking before?
I scolded Wang Mazi fiercely. Damn it! You enjoyed the benefits of being in this world; now that hardships have come, you use that line to gain sympathy?
Choices are made by oneself; if you choose this life, you’ll have to pay for it sooner or later!
Haven’t you heard that saying as a big brother in the Underworld?
Wang Mazi stood there with a pained expression after my slap. The other three regional leaders grew anxious; they understood what I meant.
If I dismiss them now, they would be taken into the Enforcement Hall afterward—who knows if they would come out alive?
“Xiang Duozhu, is there something going on? If there is anything, just say it clearly. Although I’m old and my strength isn’t what it used to be, I still have some assets that might help you,” one of them said cautiously.
Zhan Ming said with a mournful expression that he seemed to be over fifty. Over fifty and calling himself an old man? And then he had the audacity to cough dramatically a couple of times? Damn it, wasn't he just trying to get some money to settle things without actually putting in any effort? Old fox!
"Don't say it like that. I do have something I need your help with, but it's not a robbery. I see this as a mutually beneficial collaboration," I replied with a smile. Initially, I really hadn't intended to rob him, but since he had put it that way, I felt a bit foolish not to respond. So I added, "However, if your funds are truly overflowing, it wouldn't hurt to transfer a little to my account. As for how much, well, that depends on our relationship."
I grinned at Zhan Ming. Damn it. Even though I'm not short on cash right now, who would refuse free money?
Zhan Ming awkwardly chuckled after hearing my words and didn’t say much else. He was definitely going to pay up, and the others listening nearby would also contribute. There was no other reason for it. Because I was their boss! They were afraid of me.
But compared to the money, they were clearly more worried about the trouble I might cause them with my requests.
"That's not a problem at all! But what exactly do you want us to do?" Zhan Ming asked with a smile. This old fox was quite clever; he didn’t jump in like that idiot Wang Mazi without knowing what was going on.
But honestly, what I proposed was genuinely beneficial for all of us. The thing is, you guys are getting older; I want you to retire comfortably. However, given the current situation, retiring isn’t as simple as it seems. I want to place someone next to each of you—someone who can take over your subordinates and authority. I'll give you a week to have this person gain all your power and influence. This way, I guarantee you’ll pass your retirement applications smoothly at the Enforcement Hall. If anyone fails to do this, I assure you they’ll meet their end at the Enforcement Hall!
I smirked coldly at the four regional bosses under me.
The four of them frowned immediately upon hearing this. Letting go of their power? I knew they would be reluctant; after all, they had enjoyed their lives relying on that power, even if it had now become a hot potato.
But they understood they had no choice.
"Xiang Duozhu, can you really make things happen at the Enforcement Hall?" Zhan Ming asked me with a questioning look.
I can understand his suspicion. Ever since the Qing Gang dispatched the Enforcement Hall to the Tian Ye Group, many have tried to curry favor with the Enforcement Hall, but it was as unyielding as an iceberg, cold and indifferent to any attempts at goodwill.
At this moment, if I claimed I could guarantee their safety in the Enforcement Hall, they would naturally doubt me. But do I have that ability? Of course I do; I am the next Enforcement Hall Master!
After Zhan Ming asked his question, everyone turned to look at me. This concern was not just Zhan Ming's; everyone was interested. I smiled and calmly replied, "Of course, you need not doubt this."
I spoke with confidence, though whether they believed me or not was uncertain. Regardless of their faith in my words, they had no other choice but to follow my instructions. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t even need to wait for the Enforcement Hall to deal with them; I wouldn’t let them go myself, and they were well aware of that.
I then instructed Wan Fei to send some of his men back with them. Having a leader assist my subordinates would quickly establish their authority within their respective teams. This way, Du Tao wouldn’t notice anything amiss. By the time he did realize it, the entire He Bei Zong Duo would have been replaced by my trusted subordinates.
At that point, I would be the Enforcement Hall Master. With me watching over Du Tao, he would find it difficult to make any moves against my He Bei Zong Duo!
Time passed swiftly. My subordinates executed their plans within He Bei Zong Duo flawlessly. A week later, everyone at the He Bei Province Headquarters who held a position of hall master or above had been replaced by my loyal followers.
He Bei Zong Duo underwent a tremendous transformation. I gave them another week to solidify their positions. Two weeks later, I called Qu Youyang and informed her that everything regarding He Bei Zong Duo was complete and that the Enforcement Hall could take over!
Qu Youyang assured me there was no problem and immediately arranged for someone from the Enforcement Hall to come here and pick me up.
After hanging up the phone, it was time to confront Du Tao. I issued my final command within He Bei Zong Duo: dismissing four regional leaders and sixteen hall masters, all replaced by those who had already established their authority and influence!
Wan Fei became the new Vice Leader of He Bei Zong Duo!
In truth, this was merely a formality; key figures were already aware of these changes. However, this news would be significant for Du Tao.
"Xiang Dong! What the hell are you doing? You’ve replaced all the backbone forces in He Bei Province with your own people? Are you trying to go against me?" Du Tao roared over the phone.
I let out a cold laugh. "Of course! I've wanted to go against you for quite some time now! And now it's time for you to feel a little pressure!"
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