Manhattan, New York.

The territory of Clemenza, the subordinate of the old godfather Vito Corleone, is here.

Clemenza is a leader in the Corleone family's power system, and the two have become millionaires thanks to Don Corleone, and their close friendship has lasted for more than two decades. Clemenza occupies one of the most powerful positions within the organization.

Now Clemenza had a restless night's sleep, he woke up early, and his breakfast consisted of a glass of crumbly stuffed brandy, a thick slice of Genoese salami, and a piece of fresh Italian bread, but now his fat stomach could not eat the food brought by the servant.

The Corleone family's industrial focus is gradually shifting, and this is the news that a clever guy under his command has obtained from the five major families.

He didn't think it was a good decision, it would put the Corleone family in a dangerous situation, and neither of the five major families would let go of such a good opportunity to take a bite.

Whose decision was made?

Clemenza must have wanted to be the youngest son who would inherit the old godfather's place.

But on the other hand, he was both worried and grateful for this kind of resolution, and it was because of this resolution that it was possible for him and Thesio to split off the Corleone family and establish their own empire.

The mafia has never stipulated that the leader must inherit from his own heirs, but there is no doubt that the head of any family will choose from his own heirs.

The old godfather directly chose the successor, but asked for their opinions as usual, and they did not dare to say their opinions, which does not mean that they have no opinions.

Admittedly, he had a good relationship with William, and on the eve of killing Sorozo, he taught him about the rules of the mafia and what to look out for.

But he doesn't think William is a good leader of the Corleone family, he is a person, but he lacks the cunning and ruthlessness of the godfather, and also lacks the courage and experience of Sonny, maybe he will gradually become a good leader in more than ten years, but the Corleone family has been going downhill since he took over.

William had little control over their gang's affairs, which was unqualified, so wasn't he afraid of his betrayal?

Of course, he was loyal to his godfather and swore in his heart that he would never betray the Corleone family, but if he didn't beat them, he was not qualified at the level of the leader.

"Sir, Mr. Thesio wants to see you." The servant's information made him slightly stunned, what was he doing here?

Before he could answer, a figure burst in outside the door.

"Are you still in the mood for breakfast?"

Thesio, who has always been calm and loyal and polite, had a gloomy face and slapped it on the dining table hard, "You are simply waiting for death if you continue like this." ”

"The Bazini family, the Tartaglia family, carried out a sneak attack and plundered my bookkeeping point [gambling point] last night, and I suffered heavy losses."

"What do you mean?"

"The five major families have already started a tentative war against the Corleone family, presumably you also know the news about the Corleone family's relocation of the center of gravity of assets, they will not let go of this joint point, they will encroach on the Corleone family's territory and territory, and we will bear the brunt!" Thesio said coldly.

"You're saying William intended to do this?"

"Of course, that kid ....." Thesio realized that he was not right, and changed his words, "William, he has already arranged for us. ”

Feeling that the young man was not so simple, Thesio cleverly concealed some kind of power, and he was very wary of exposing his true strength to the public eye, following the teachings of the old godfather: let your friends underestimate your strengths, and your enemies overestimate your flaws.

It's like a mysterious creature that shows off its softest parts, and by the time you can't help but sneak attack, you're already in his bloody mouth.

"Really?" Feeling uncomfortable, Clemenza frowned, "It seems that I underestimated him, but I feel that we should obey his orders." ”

"William is the new head of the Corleone family, he agreed that we should form our own families, and gave you the gambling and dock union in Brooklyn, and the gambling in Manhattan and the family's horse racing in Long Island to me, this kind of condition is very rich, and we have the responsibility to resist the onslaught of the five major families for him."

"The old godfather is still sitting here, so there's nothing to worry about." Clemenza said.

Thesio sensed that Clemenza disagreed with him, and did not intend to say anything more.

Although the old godfather was admired for his quiet statesmanship, his failure to avenge Sonny seriously damaged the prestige of the Corleone family.

This kind of wrist is too weak, and it doesn't have the iron and blood of the past.

The mafia gangs all pursue the law of the jungle, so they will naturally be ready to make a move, and the godfather will abdicate again, and the authority will decline, and the control will not only drop by a notch.

He thought of the shadow of that young man in his heart, and he faintly chilled, he gave them the huge and generous assets to form their own families that they couldn't refuse, but he also locked them up fiercely.

Sadly, they all agreed to be unconditionally obedient to him for one year, a condition publicly announced by William, and a year later they could form their respective families and be known.

Thesio was gone, and three days later, one of the bookkeeping points where Clemenza was located was plundered, and he attacked in anger and recaptured it.

A week later, Thesio came to the door again: "I don't think this is the case, we have to talk to the godfather." ”

Clemenza hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

The two went to Corleone's manor and met the old godfather Vito Corleone, who was planting flowers and plants, and Thesio was the proposer, but he didn't say a word, allowing Calemenza to tactfully inform the godfather of the matter.

The godfather shook his head: "I have made peace, remember, I can't break my word." ”

"Now that the affairs of the Corleone family are handled by William, I will not interfere in it, which will damage his prestige, I will call you to him."

The phone was changed to Thesio, and he asked several questions.

A calm voice came from the other end of the line: "Our friendship remains the same as before, and I have not weakened your organization, nor will I have any other thoughts, because that would be an insult to you and your trust in the old man." But before that, I hope you will follow my lead and have no worries. The parties are negotiating, and what you find difficult will eventually be resolved. So please be patient. ”

Thesio heard only one word 'etc.'

He continued, "In that case, allow me and Clemenza to recruit new members of the organization and flesh out our subordinates. The bastards of the Bazini family are constantly devouring my territory. I think it's time to teach them a lesson in politeness. ”

No, no good. Don't act rashly. Once I've got all the things figured out, these things will be resolved through negotiations. ”

Negotiation?

Thesio's thought flashed through him, and he didn't ask any further, knowing that asking again would be seen as a provocation, and that the Godfather was still here.

Calemenza, Thesio is gone.

The godfather dialed again: "The five major families have officially declared war, and this is no longer a tentative attack. ”

"Calemenza and Thesio are filled with a lot by you, and in the future, it is estimated that they will lose a lot, and I can't be hard-hearted in the face of them."

"The storm has swept through New York, are you all ready?"

"We're halfway through the plan, and we're still waiting."

The other end of the phone said: "This is my manipulation plan, all the responsibility is on me, you don't have to blame yourself." ”