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Hagen's expression changed from shocked to expressionless, and he remained silent without saying a word.

Compared with Tessio's initial rebuttal, even if he did not understand the meaning behind this order, he would not question Chen Jun when he first took office.

Calemenza and Tessio didn't react when they saw Hagen, they looked silent and didn't say anything.

Chen Jun continued: "After Hagen steps down as a consultant to the Corleone family, he will serve as a senior consultant at a law firm in Las Vegas. At present, the Corleone family cannot approach him for all matters and gang issues."

Everyone laughed, Hagen had lost his power, and the law firm was just a way to ease his face.

The meeting ends here. The important news is that Clemenza and Tessio will be allowed to start a family with their own people. Tessio is in charge of the gambling and dock union in Brooklyn, and Clemenza is in charge of the gambling and family in Manhattan.

Inside Horse Racing on Long Island.

After Luca Brasi finally paid respect and blessings to the newly appointed leader, he left immediately and closed the door. Only Tom Hagen remained in the room.

In the study, the three men relaxed. Only a family that has lived in the same house for many years can be so relaxed. Chen Jun poured the witch's wine for his godfather, and poured a glass of scotch for Tom Hagen. He also gave himself

Poured a glass of liqueur.

Tom Hagen asked: "William, can you give me a reason?"

"You have other things to do." Chen Jun took a sip: "Now all Corleone's businesses will turn from dark to bright and become legal. Those black industries in the past will either be sold off or passed through the gambling industry in Las Vegas.

The industry will be transformed.”

"You are part of Las Vegas. Just like you, I have to change from the dark side of the Corleone family to the bright side. This is a decision I made after discussing with the old man."

Hagen breathed a sigh of relief and then realized something: "What about Tessio and Calemenza?"

"They are the buffer between us and the five major families. We will pull them invisibly, and the Corleone family will cut off from them when necessary."

Hagen took a deep breath. He was sure that this suggestion was not the idea of ​​his godfather. He was a nostalgic person and always treated his subordinates generously. Although William was also a nostalgic person, Tessio and Clemenza

He had no relationship with him, but for example, Luca Brasi, who had met William in his early years, received a huge improvement in status during this meeting.

"The Corleone family will get out of the quagmire of New York, so we will gradually shift our focus to the west, such as Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Those two cities are very close. At present, I will discuss it with you openly.

I need your help to transform the family business into a dual-line business."

"Move west?"

Tom Hagen was surprised. This was definitely a big plan that had been premeditated. Perhaps he was the third person who knew about it now. He nodded in agreement.

After Hagen left, godfather Vito Corleone finally said: "You shouldn't have gotten him involved. He is a good boy."

"I need his talent and experience. If I go to Las Vegas, many people may die and you will become very miserable. Compared to me, his gentle methods are more suitable."

During this period, Chen Jun had long been in contact with everyone and the property of the Corleone family.

During this time, he was surprised to find that the territory of Corleone's empire was huge, and its wealth and power were considerable.

In terms of wealth: an olive oil company, two chain wine companies, the Corleone family owns a large number of expensive real estate in New York, Los Angeles, Washington and other large cities, including entire office buildings. The family secretly cooperated with four large listed companies on Wall Street.

He cooperates with a securities brokerage company, is a partner in several companies in domestic and foreign fashion centers, owns shares in several banks in Long Island, controls two record companies, and owns shares in some newspapers.

And these are not counting illegal gambling, loans and other gray businesses.

In terms of power: Most of it comes from the godfather's personal friendship and his strong personality. In Sicily and almost all major states in the United States, you can find his ministers, guilds, law, finance, and politics, all of whom have connections to gain his friendship.

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The Godfather had the foresight to invest in many real estate businesses in Las Vegas and develop hotels, gambling and many other entertainment industries.

This was the godfather's decision and the advice of many of his upper-class friends. New York, a new international city, could not tolerate too many dark-side industries, otherwise the friendship network would be easily broken.

In the meeting with his godfather, Chen Jun directly suggested moving the Corleone family center to Los Angeles. This step was not only to break away from New York, but also related to Chen Jun's future business plans, and Las Vegas was relatively close to Los Angeles.

Easy to control.

In his plan, Tom Hagen was responsible for handling the Las Vegas official and major gambling networks, squeezing the value of the black industries in New York that could be squeezed, and directly selling off the ones that could not be squeezed, so as to attract Tessio and the five major

Family carrot.

The godfather was silent for a long time, then sighed and said, "You will have to work hard next."

"It's nothing, I've already done it once." Chen Jun said quietly: "I'm just curious about who in the Corleone family was acting as a traitor when I left the United States and when Sonny and Thorny met this time."

"Do you have to check this out?"

The godfather said: "I agree with your revenge. It can be said that the only thing that is certain in the world is revenge. I did not want to choose peace talks with them at the beginning, but I know that without peace talks, you will not be able to come back alive."

"I don't want you to find out about this matter. It won't be good for anyone."

"Where's Sonny?" Chen Jun shrugged: "It doesn't matter to me, where's Sonny? Where's the Corleone family's huge losses during this period?"

The godfather sighed, knowing his stubborn character.

"Then what's the time for you to start?"

"The Corleone family gradually stabilizes and transforms its original power and capital into a new industrial base. At that time, they will see God."

Chen Jun continued: "I believe that within a year, I can complete the revenge of the five major families and the industrial transformation of the Corleone family. By then, the Corleone family will merge into the sunshine in a brilliant and eye-catching way."

To achieve such a difficult goal in one year, no one can believe it. If the five major families knew about it, they would all laugh wildly.

And just as they expected, after the peace talks between the godfathers, the new leader of the Corleone family was his youngest son, William Corleone.

Judging from his performance during his rise to power, their view of William is that he is not as courageous as Sonny. Although he is more intelligent and his performance in killing Sollozzo is amazing, he is still too young and lacks experience.

Go up to his father. This heir has mediocre qualifications and is not worthy of being too fearful.

This is not only a view spread among the five major families, but also many members of the Corleone family have similar views.

He may serve as a consultant and make suggestions, but he has made almost no achievements in plundering territory and expanding the black interests of the Corleone family, and there is even a slight trend of decline.

However, under the suppression of Luca Brazzi, Chen Jun's most loyal operative, and Clemenza and Tessio, who had been promised significant benefits, these rumors could only be suppressed in their hearts.

The Corleone family is currently in a stable state, with neither fighting nor grabbing, but the godfather is still there and no one dares to rashly pick off the Corleone family's tiger beard.

This is exactly the situation Chen Jun needs. After taking over most of the godfather's friendships, most of them recognize him as the new successor to the Corleone family.

He is well-behaved, rational, and does not break the rules. His conversation is extraordinary, and sometimes he speaks surprising words that are thought-provoking.

What they need is such collaborators, each getting what they need.

Instead of making noises and threatening people with guns, the interests are put on the table.

Even compared to the traditional old-school leader like the Godfather, they prefer Chen Jun, a leader with modern and modern thinking. He does not talk about feelings easily, but he will come up with legal treaties that are legal and can be carefully designed by anyone.

Reasonable profit sharing makes people feel extremely comfortable.

During this period, Chen Jun and Tom Hagen also made many industrial analyzes of the Corleone family.

Hagen has served as a military advisor to the Corleone family for many years and is familiar with the operating models of various black industries. He will handle this part and convert it into working capital. He will sell it if he can and throw it to Clemenza if he can't.

Mainly for Clemenza, who still has a certain degree of loyalty and respect for the Corleone family and the leader Chen Jun.

As for Tessio, let's eat ashes.

Hagen dealt with Gray, while Chen Jun sold some of the Corleone family's real estate, newspaper shares, and part of the wine company's shares to obtain most of the funds.

A month later, as the plane roared, Hagen headed for Las Vegas.

On the streets of New York.

Chen Jun and Malena were walking on the bustling commercial street, "What do you think of this place? Can you adapt to the life and rhythm here?"

"Very good, life is quite interesting." Marlena said.

"Do you want to go to other cities? Maybe you will like it more there."

Marlena heard the meaning behind his words: "Are you going on a business trip? Do you want to take me with you?"

"Of course, but where can I live for a long time?"

"That place?"

"Do you know Los Angeles and Hollywood? It's in that city." Chen Jun said with a smile.

"I guess you might want to find a female star." Malena's voice revealed her unique cold charm: "I know it's not difficult with your power?"

"You have wronged me. There are few stars in Hollywood who are more beautiful than you, the flower of Sicily." Chen Jun continued: "Look, the clothes on my body are all made by you. They are indeed from the fashion house of Milan."

The style of the city is novel and beautiful, slim and comfortable. Many people in the upper class are full of praise when they see it. You are so talented, can that female star compare to you? I even plan to open a high-end luxury clothing design company for you.

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"I'm from Sicily, not Milan."

"They're all Italian anyway."

"Let's go!"

A week later, Chen Jun and Marlena got on a plane to Los Angeles.

Also traveling were the main comic creators of two companies, one was called DC Comics, and the other was still called Marvel Comics. Both of these companies were headquartered in New York. After being acquired by Chen Jun, they moved their headquarters to Los Angeles for development.