So last week we did not complete our goal as I clearly overestimated this FF's following, So I decided to lower this week's goal to 150PS. Hope I didn't Overestimate this ti either!!!
So This Week's Goal,
150 POWERSTONES = 5 Extra Chapters.
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"yer Lansky, huh? Definitely a troubleso figure," Josh remarked, tapping the table lightly in thought.
It wasn't that Josh was afraid.
But for soone of Austrian descent like him, Lansky's Jewish identity added an extra layer of complexity.
Especially since yer Lansky wasn't just the godfather of Jewish organized cri. He also held another title: a prominent antifascist pioneer.
During Roosevelt's New Deal era, Lansky collaborated with the governnt to dismantle the infamous Arican fascist organization, the Silver Shirts.
This ant that Lansky not only wielded significant influence in the underworld but also had extensive connections in political circles.
For Josh, a new immigrant of Austrian descent, confronting soone like Lansky head-on would be unwise.
However, a grin soon spread across Josh's face.
Why confront him directly?
Chances were, Lansky didn't even know Josh existed.
After all, all the manufacturing and selling of goods had been managed by Lyndon Schneider and Dix.
While Schneider was a German immigrant, Dix was a true-blue Irishman!
And those who had been killed or injured in the recent robbery? All seven of them were Irish.
In the pre-black and Latino era, the three dominant organized cri groups in Arica were the Irish, Italians, and Jews.
Which of the three was the largest and most widespread?
It wasn't the Italians or the Jews.
It was the Irish. The first major immigrant group among the three, the Irish, were the true pioneers of Arican organized cri.
However, the Irish mob had a significant drawback: a penchant for petty violence and poor organizational discipline. Many of their elite mbers were more inclined toward politics.
As a result, over ti, while the Irish rose to dominate Arican politics, the underworld power vacuum was filled by the more organized Italians and Jews.
"Heh, Schneider, I understand your concerns. But have you forgotten? Dix and his n are Irish. And historically, the Irish have always been Arica's largest criminal group. They may be scattered now, but what if we organize them?" Josh finally spoke, noticing Schneider's puzzled look.
Schneider paused for a mont, then quickly grasped Josh's intent.
It wasn't that Schneider hadn't thought of this.
But for Germans of this era, with their Prussian-style education and reputation for excellence, they were typically part of the societal elite in fields like the military, comrce, politics, and research.
Even criminals like Schneider often operated as highly organized thieves.
They rarely saw much value in organized cri.
This was why, despite being Arica's largest single ethnic group, there were hardly any German-dominated criminal organizations.
Even if Germans delved into cri, they'd likely create groups like the Silver Shirts or paramilitary forces.
But Josh was different. He lacked the innate pride of German-speaking people of this era.
He was already imagining how powerful a gang led by the Irish but managed with German efficiency could beco.
And with the Mafia's organizational model already in place, it was just a matter of replication.
If he couldn't even replicate sothing like this, Josh figured he might as well stay ho and cuddle with Margaret.
Not long after, Josh summoned Dix and Schneider, worried that Dix might act impulsively if he learned the robbery was linked to the Jewish mob,he had initially kept him in the dark.
"Jews? Boss, just say the word, and I'll gather my n and wipe them out!" Predictably, Dix couldn't sit still after learning who was behind the robbery.
If Josh hadn't been present to restrain him, Dix might have already been on his way to raid the Jewish mob's territory.
"Calm down, Dix. Revenge will co, but there's sothing else I want to discuss with you first," Josh said, motioning for Dix to sit down.
"Anything you say, boss!" Dix reluctantly complied.
"Dix, have you ever thought about becoming a boss? Like Colosimo or Dean O'Banion back in the day," Josh said directly. (T/N: Author ntioned both of them even tho Colosimo was Italian)
He deliberately ntioned Colosimo and O'Banion—20th-century Irish cri bosses in Chicago. He avoided referencing Al Capone, as Capone was Italian.
While Colosimo and O'Banion were ultimately overshadowed by the Italians, their fall was partly due to bad luck and a lack of ruthlessness compared to soone like Capone, who wasn't afraid to use heavy weaponry.
"Uh, boss, I'm not sure I understand," Dix scratched his head, confused by Josh's sudden proposition.
"It's simple. I'm planning to establish a gang. Let's call it the Blackwater Gang. But the boss won't be —it'll be you. Schneider here will act as your advisor. You'll recruit soldiers from refugee camps to serve as instructors and officers. Beyond that, the rest is up to you. Find a plot of land in the suburbs and set up a training camp. All mbers must undergo military training. I know this may seem demanding, but with enough money, most people will be willing. I'll provide all the initial funding.
Once the gang is operational, you'll continue distributing my goods, and I'll give you a 30% cut of the profits. As for other sources of inco, I won't take a single penny—it'll all be yours."
Josh continued, "My only two rules are: no drug dealing and no human trafficking."
Dix's face lit up with excitent. While straightforward, he wasn't stupid. He understood that under this arrangent, he wouldn't just be a puppet but would hold significant autonomy as a gang leader.
anwhile, Schneider's expression turned complicated.
To him, Josh wasn't creating a gang—he was forming a rcenary army.
A militarized gang? That sounded terrifying. Add the right weapons to the mix, and groups like the Mafia or Jewish mob wouldn't stand a chance.
Moreover, neither the Italians nor the Jews could replicate such a model.
They weren't interested in military-style operations; they were in it for the money, not the fighting.
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