Chapter 8: The Private Liquor Business

Looking out of the car window at the bustling neon lights on both sides of the street, he seemed to envision the entire city becoming his domain, with himself as the king of this place

On the sedan

Buggs Moran also smiled with Hammy, raised his glass, and clinked it with Wes, both of them happily taking a sip.

Hadi was very interested in gangster-themed TV shows and movies in the previous world, having watched almost all the films. He also studied gangster culture and understood that the rise of American organized crime was largely facilitated by the Prohibition.

The door opened a small gap, and someone looked out. Sean waved at that person, and then the door opened fully

Hadi glanced at the prices and found that they had reached over 3,000 dollars. It is important to note that in 1945, the monthly salary of an ordinary worker was only about 200 dollars. These tobacco and alcohol products are equivalent to the annual salary of an ordinary worker and a half.

"Jon, shall we go get something to eat?" Sean said to Hardy

"Will the National Taxation Bureau not investigate?" Hadi asked

Some people began to load goods onto the vehicle, and Sean and Ryder were responsible for counting. Then something happened. After the loading was completed, Sean asked Hardy to sign the list

The Mexicans have already made contact, and tomorrow there will be a meeting with the Mexican leader. The Chinese may be delayed, as their leader has gone to San Francisco and will not return for a few days

Of course not, our tobacco and alcohol are even cheaper than the market price

Have you considered the counterattack of the Jews? asked Wes

In the district we are responsible for, there are a total of 7 taverns and 2 nightclubs. Every evening, we receive the delivery list, and the next morning we come here to collect the goods and distribute the tobacco and alcohol. The taverns settle accounts with us once a week, and we also settle our accounts every Monday.

Dani wants to use us, but am I not also using him, haha

No one is a fool

At the beginning, we can approach it without being too blatant, gradually, by finding someone to smash their nightclubs and bars

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During the Prohibition era, gangs engaged in the large-scale trafficking of illicit alcohol, acquiring substantial funds and beginning to grow rapidly

A strong man approached and greeted Sean and Ryder, then looked at Hardy. Sean smiled and introduced, "This is Jon Hardy, brother of Bill the Boss. From now on, he will be in charge of matters in our area."

The car arrived at the entrance of the nightclub

Wes certainly has his own ideas

Hadi did not wish to become famous; safety was the most important thing. He naturally agreed to Fred's arrangements, and Sean told a lie to Benson.

The car drove in and parked in the yard, where there is a row of warehouses

Dani smiled and said to the strategist Berstein, "You see, the Irish are not difficult to deal with; they have always hated the Jews, and they will definitely not miss any opportunity. Berstein, how is the contact with the other gangs going?"

After Benson bid farewell and drove away from the warehouse, Hardy asked Sean, "Are these cigarettes and alcohol genuine?"

The following day

Alright, let's go eat

Dani has his own objectives

Hai Miweis spread his hands and said, "It's just mutual scheming. We have always been enemies with the Jews. Why not take this opportunity to stir things up? Perhaps we can see some benefits."

Even tobacco and alcohol from other territories are often sourced from here. Although the profits from tobacco and alcohol are not as high as during the prohibition era, smuggled goods continue to be profitable, and the more expensive the items, the greater the profit.

Before Fred left, he told Hardy and others not to spread the news about him killing Cook for the time being, primarily to protect Hardy's personal safety

Dani left with the strategist, and the deputy Bugus Moran looked at Wes and asked, "Heimi, do you trust him?"

The mindset is no less than that of those political figures; otherwise, one would not be able to survive.

As for the Russians and the Poles, you need not intervene; I can talk to them myself. I believe that by offering some small benefits, they will eagerly come forward to serve us.

Upon hearing Weiss's agreement, Dani felt an immense joy in his heart, as the most crucial step of the plan had already been taken; he seemed to see victory beckoning to him

It was at the "Bunny Club" that Bill brought him on the first day. The manager came out to take the delivery order, and soon all the goods were moved inside. Both parties signed the documents, and this delivery was considered complete

Although the brown bear is large and fierce, if it becomes riddled with wounds, it will no longer be so fierce, don't you think, Haimi

"Of course, there will be an investigation. The National Taxation Bureau is much more formidable than the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Therefore, we have always operated very discreetly. Moreover, the higher-ups will intervene to manage the situation; this is not something we need to concern ourselves with," Sean said.

What is the source of income for that

First, squeeze the business of the Jewish gang, including their nightclubs, bars, underground casinos, as well as their usury and smuggling operations, depleting their strength, and finally launch a decisive strike to completely eliminate them

Striving in the underworld

Later, the prohibition was lifted, but the private liquor trade remained an important source of income for the gangsters; they simply shifted from smuggling private liquor to smuggling and tax evasion

How is Bill

Dani nodded

Hadi officially starts work

A few people were walking towards the warehouse, and Benson asked:

Hadi extended his hand and shook hands with Benson to introduce themselves

Squeeze

As for the matter of business and territory, it is indeed possible; however, he does not have such a large appetite to come to us. The greatest likelihood is that he will incite us to confront the Jewish gang, and when both sides are exhausted, he will then reap the benefits as a bystander and take the opportunity to expand.

Wine, whiskey, rum, vodka, brandy, tequila, fruit wine... Cigarettes include Marlboro, Camel, Three Five cigarettes, as well as various cigars

Robbing liquor transport vehicles, even robbing casinos, and utilizing customs to disrupt the smuggling operations of the Jewish gang; employing these methods, I believe those Jews will surely be in a state of utter chaos

Jon, this is Benson, the deputy supervisor of the warehouse

Dani smiled faintly

It is merely a matter of who performs better

Shake hands with Wes

Benson curiously asked, "By the way, who was responsible for helping Cook in Spain? Do you know? Many people are discussing that matter now. That person is truly formidable, taking down Cook and a whole group by themselves."

Upon entering the warehouse, Sean took out the list and began to procure the goods

After unloading cigarettes and alcohol at the nightclub, Sean hurried to deliver goods to other bars. He kept the accounts while Hardy signed, remaining busy until all deliveries were completed at 10 o'clock

Sean smiled and said to Hardy: "Jon, this is the gang's warehouse, all the cigarettes and alcohol are stored here"

Form a temporary alliance to deal with the Jewish gang together

"What do you plan to do?" Wes asked Dani.

How could I possibly believe him? Dani has never been a person of deep feelings and loyalty; his talk of avenging his subordinates is all nonsense

"Dani, I think your plan is good, and I agree to collaborate with you," he said, extending his hand to Dani

"Then you still agree to ally with him?" Moran said with a hint of surprise

Sean cast a furtive glance at Hardy and then said with a smile, "I wouldn't know about that; it could be something the higher-ups decided."

Of course, they are all good things Sean said

The two parties reached an agreement

Wes picked up the whiskey from the table and took a sip. After pondering for a moment, he lifted his head, a smile already gracing his face.

They have not yet had breakfast

We evade taxes on domestic tobacco and alcohol, while foreign imported tobacco and alcohol are all smuggled goods. Our gang has its own smuggling channels

Haimei Weiss chuckled and exhaled a puff of cigar smoke

This is merely the amount they are responsible for in a single day in the neighborhood

Sean and Ryder drove the truck for half an hour to the slums, stopping in front of a large iron gate, where Sean honked the horn

Smuggling and tax evasion, you have no idea how high the federal government's tax rates on tobacco and alcohol are, with some being as low as 40 to 50 percent, and others even exceeding 100 percent. If we go through legitimate channels, we simply cannot make any profit

Sean smiled

"So how do we make money? Should we raise the prices for the tavern and nightclub?" Hardy asked in confusion

"He is no longer in danger and will likely need two to three months to recover," Sean said