Hardy Empire 1945

Hardy found Bill, How much cash do you have now?

Ask Simon about that, Bill said.

Simon was called over and saw Hardy saluting respectfully, Mr. Hardy, look for me.

How much money is in the account now?

There are more than 635,000 in total. Simon quickly reported a number.

During this time, Bill's business went very smoothly, earning a lot of cash from bootleg wine, loan sharks, brothels, underground boxing rings, and especially the slot machine business.

Prepare me 500,000. Hardy said.

Hadi made more than 2 million in stock trading last time, but he intends to take part of it from the gang. The money in stock trading belongs to the money from legal and formal sources. The cash of the gang is black money. If you want to convert it into bank money, you need to wash it again. .

It's easy to turn legal money into black money, but it's hard to turn black money into legal money. This time I went to see Siegel, just to spend the money.

Henry and Matthew each carried a suitcase downstairs, the three of them got into Hardy's Packard sedan, and there was a Ford behind, with four guys in black suits sitting on them, they were Henry's men.

The convoy headed to Route 15.

This time Hardy is not going to take a plane. The experience of flying in this era is too bad. It is only more than 400 kilometers from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, so he decided to drive there.

It was already evening when Hardy and his motorcade drove into downtown Las Vegas.

It's July, the hottest season in Las Vegas. There are hardly any people on the streets during the day, and the city comes alive at night.

At this time, the city's neon lights are flashing, and people are coming and going on the street, which is the busiest time of the casino.

Boss, go directly to the hotel where Mr. Siegel is located? Henry asked.

Hardy thought for a while, Go to the new casino first.

The convoy came two or three miles out of the city to the construction site of the Flamingo Casino. Although it was already dark, the construction site was still under construction. Hardy got off at the station and looked outside. The casino is now more numerous than when he came three months ago. Many changes have been made, and the scale is still issued.

But Hardy knew that renovations were often more time-consuming and expensive than framing, and Siegel was demanding.

Go, go to the hotel.

In the luxury business suite, Hardy met Siegel, and after a few months of wind and sand, Siegel still looked very energetic.

Siegel gave Hardy a hug.

The two sat down on the wide wicker chair on the balcony, where the mountains in the distance could be seen, and the breeze at night felt cool.

Siegel handed Hardy a cigar, and the two ordered it. Siegel complained a little: Things are a little bad, those guys came over and said that I had delayed the construction period too long, and it was far beyond the original budget. I don’t plan to continue investing, let me figure out my own way.”

Those guys just want to make quick money, they never think about it, only the best products and services can attract more users, what is there to attract people to Las Vegas other than the sand and hot climate? ?

Ordinary small casinos, there are a lot of small casinos in the urban area, there are thirty or forty, some of them have been open for more than ten years, or they are still like that. They only receive some small gamblers. I don't see it. How far they will go in the future.”

I want to make it a real tourist, leisure and entertainment destination that can attract high-end customers. They are the main consumers of consumption. Only when customers have money can we make money. Do you think there is something wrong with my concept, Hadi?

Siegel looked at Hardy and asked.

Hardy smiled,

To be honest, he thinks Siegel's idea is not wrong, especially from the perspective of the world, his idea is very correct.

It's just that the investors that Siegel attracted before were all gangsters, and most of them were short-sighted guys. They were used to making quick money and hoped to see returns as soon as possible, and they were high returns.

certainly.

Siegel has his own problems.

He really fooled those people and described a beautiful blueprint for those big bosses to invest money, but a year has passed,

They came to inspect and found that it was still a big construction site, so how could they not be annoyed.

Siegel is a big gangster, but the people he fooled are also from other big gangster families.

And give him at most another half a year before they see the casino open, or they will tear their faces.

Siegel was worrying about money these days, and wanted to call Mayer to try it out. During the chat, Mayer talked about Hardy.

First a movie investment, then a security company, Siegel suddenly found out that his little brother, whom he had inadvertently hired, had made such a big noise in a short period of time.

He didn't speak to Mayer, hung up the phone and called Hardy.

After hearing Siegel complain, Hardy smiled.

I'm very optimistic about this project in Las Vegas. I believe it has a great future. I brought 500,000 in cash and a check for 1 million.

Siegel smiled.

1.5 million.

Definitely a huge sum of money in this day and age.

With this money, can the final project be completed? Hardy asked.

Oh, it should be about the same.

Hadi, I decided to give you 18 shares, what do you think? Siegel said.

Hardy made up his mind.

1.5 million accounted for 18, which means that Siegel set the total share capital at 8 million.

Depend on,

It seems that this 1.5 million is probably not enough.

Siegel puffed out a cigar and said:

I registered the casino, got the license, and didn't determine the shares. I got a shareholding letter a few days ago, and I asked them to check the progress of the project. By the way, they signed the shareholding letter. These guys all turned against me.

Hardy groaned a little.

Originally, those big bosses invested hundreds of thousands of dollars each, thinking they could become major shareholders. Who would have thought that you would turn the total share capital into 8 million, and each person only accounted for about 10, so it would be strange if you didn't turn your face.

When Siegel first arrived, he said that those people turned against him because of the progress of the casino. Now it seems that the root is not there, but that they are not satisfied with the proportion of shares.

It even felt like being played by Siegel.

Play like this.

No wonder those gangsters are looking for someone to kill you.

If it weren't for the fact that you were my boss, for the sake of being kind to me, I would have wanted someone to cut you down!

18, yes. Hardy nodded.

Siegel smiled.

He felt that he did the right thing to support this little brother at the beginning, look at it now, and support himself more.

Hady, are you interested in going to New York with me? Siegel asked suddenly.

What are you going to do in New York? Hardy asked curiously.

My dear friend Don Vito Corleone is going to celebrate his 54th birthday in a few days. I plan to go to New York to celebrate him. Are you interested in accompany me to see it? Siegel said.

Hardy was taken aback.

Don Vito Corleone.

Isn't this the godfather?

Hardy has seen the movie The Godfather, and more than once, The Godfather is known as the pinnacle of gangster movies, the bible for men.

When he came to this world, he thought it was a historical time and space at first. Later, when he read a newspaper report that Vito Corleone married a daughter, he realized that he had come to a plane similar to the world of Godfather movies.

If you see the godfather, will you reveal the true face of this world?

Hardy was looking forward to it.

I have heard of Mr. Corleone's name, and I heard that he is a respected godfather. I would like to meet him and send him birthday wishes. Hardy said.

Siegel smiled and nodded, Okay, tomorrow we'll get the share agreement and notarization done, and we'll set off for New York.

the next day.

Siegel got 500,000 in cash and a check for $1 million, and Hardy got a shareholding book, and he is now one of Flamingo's shareholders with 18 shares.

Siegel gave the money to his girlfriend, Virginia Hill.

Hardy frowned slightly.

But didn't say anything.

In the movie, this Miss Virginia Hill was finally found to have embezzled a lot of money, but Siegel trusted her very much. Hardy had no evidence and could not accuse people without grounds.

Virginia, you look at the construction site. I will go to New York in three days at most.

The woman reluctantly agreed.

Siegel kissed the woman and boarded the plane with Hardy.

As for Henry Matthews and several of his men, Hardy asked them to drive back to Los Angeles by themselves. After attending the godfather's birthday party, he would fly directly from New York to Los Angeles.

The model of this passenger plane is 3, which is the 47 transport aircraft in World War II. It can accommodate more than 30 people and fly a long distance. It only needs to refuel halfway from Los Angeles to New York.

on the plane.

Siegel and Hardy were seated in the first class, and they chatted with Hardy about the past, so Hardy learned a lot about the inside story of the gang.

I've known Vito since I was a kid, we've been partners, and we've done a lot of things together. You know what the Mafia Council is now, Vito came up with it in the first place. He's a very smart guy.

At that time, gangs from all over the world fought each other for profit, and the losses were huge. Later, he convened various gang families and set up a committee. We promised not to criticize each other, and not to kill law enforcement officers to tease the government's nerves. It was resolved, the Mafia finally stabilized, and all the talents found out that we made a lot more than before, and the internal friction was too serious before, which damaged too many interests.”

Now there are 24 families on the committee, located in major cities in the United States, and New York has five families. One day Vito said to me, Siegel, you should start your own family, why don't you go to the West Coast, where there is a piece of gold A treasure.

I came to Los Angeles with my gang to set up a company and seize territory. I like Hollywood very much. I met a lot of friends here. Except for Meyer, a few people knew who I was, and everyone else just thought I was. A film company owner, haha, that's a very comfortable feeling.

Thinking of the battles between the big families in the Godfather movie, Hardy asked, Can the committee really resolve all the disputes within the Mafia?

Siegel laughed.

No single organization can resolve all disputes, and some unnecessary minor conflicts can be resolved through the committee, so as not to develop into a rivalry between two families and reduce unnecessary losses.

But if it is related to major interests, no one will bring the problem to the committee to solve it. Whether it is the five major families or the families between cities, wars will also be launched for interests. Don't forget, we are still gangsters at the root.

Never treat gangsters as good people!