Chapter 276 Police-Citizen Cooperation
"Why do you do this?" The congressman was completely surprised. He didn't know why Sheffield would do this. The boss in front of him was so rich, but he was still so stingy.
"Because if I agree to the demands of these gangsters, it will be unfair to the real citizens. At that time, another situation may arise, that is, more people will come out to cause trouble because of the unfairness, so I will not back down at all!" Sheffield trimmed his nails, then took out a stack of dollars from his pocket and slapped it in front of the other party. "As for you, Mr. Congressman, you also need to figure out one thing and confirm which side you are on. Most people are very forgetful, but us bosses have very good memories, and there is still a long future ahead."
"Do you think I would let my company become like Carnegie and be reviled by citizens all over the country? To be honest, among the black people on the barricades, there are my people! This time I want to solve all the problems and don't want anything to interfere with my plan." Sheffield looked at the state legislator in front of him expectantly, "So, please cooperate, it will be good for everyone..."
Who are the communities of common interests? This question is very important. Although citizens can elect politicians, they cannot give them a superior life. Only people like Sheffield can do this.
Now all the citizens of New Orleans are waiting for this matter to be resolved. Similarly, the processed truth has also been spread through newspapers. Only the diehards in the barricades don’t know yet. They are all in the eye of the storm. They look calm as usual, but as long as they take a step outside, they will be torn to pieces.
Of course, not everyone is ignorant. Some people have quietly stopped mixing with the majority, and when they walked out of the barricades, they have already heard the opinions of the majority of citizens on the matter.
This was completely different from their personal experience. As for why things turned out like this in the rumors, these people who had opened their eyes to the world did not know, but some people had already sensed the breath of danger.
To the surprise of most people, but not to Sheffield's surprise, McHale's last act of kindness had a negative effect, at least in the eyes of bystanders.
At the current situation, the United Company's superficial work has already expressed sufficient goodwill. It is these gangsters and blacks who deliberately want to blackmail law-abiding businessmen. This is intolerable. The people in the barricades, their enemies are the Louisiana government and all the companies involved in the reconstruction plan. Now they don't know the consequences they are about to face.
After communicating with members of the state legislature, both the United Company and the state government had reached a clear attitude that the matter could not be delayed any longer. Photos of the barricades in New Orleans and photos of patriotic citizens being beaten during the fight that day had spread throughout the United States.
Judging from the current feedback, most citizens of the United States are confused and believe that gangsters and blacks are colluding to cause trouble in New Orleans. The combination of gangsters and blacks has made most people take a stand in their hearts.
In Oak Manor, Sheffield still had that look of "I'm sorry to die" and said to the heads of various companies gathered together, "This time, if a few people don't die, the problem can't be solved. From this incident, we have gained the understanding of most citizens. The biggest consequence of causing the tragedy has been eliminated, and not many people will sympathize with the gangsters in the barricade. So..."
"It's time to take action, William's companions!" Natalia said with a charming smile on her face, "We should let these people know that even if time has made some things blurred, the essence of things has not changed. Even if thirty years have passed, you are still the rulers of the entire South."
Haha! A burst of laughter rang out, and Gale laughed and said, "William, where did you find this girl Natalia?"
"When men and women get along together, the most important thing is to have similar ideas. I'm pretty good at this!" Sheffield said arrogantly and modestly. Up to now, only Evelyn and he didn't have the same ideas. But it didn't matter. Other women were exposed to all aspects, but Evelyn only had to be exposed to the side that was beneficial to society. These were all trivial matters.
There are nearly a thousand armed personnel from major companies in New Orleans. Even if the state government turns a blind eye, they can handle this together. However, Sheffield must get the state government to share the risk, so a 2,000-man state police force is being assembled.
Because the country was usually peaceful, the number of police forces in each state was not high. So when Carnegie encountered trouble, he waited for the state police for a long time before he resolved the strike problem.
"You are so cruel. They accepted you in a shorter time than they accepted another girl!" Sheffield whispered in Natalia's ear after the meeting. "If you don't mind, I actually have the identity of the Ottoman Empire and can marry many wives. It's so boring and painful for two people to sleep in one bed..."
Sheffield's ears had been pulled up by Natalia's slender fingers. He snorted, "Why are you so shameless? Do you want me to watch you sleep with other women?"
"Actually, the opposite is not impossible!" After escaping the attack, Sheffield proposed another solution, and his smile became more and more perverse.
Five days after the barricades were built, two thousand state troopers suddenly appeared in the morning and began to dismantle the barricades in the old city. Their purpose was not only to restore order here, but also to arrest the gangsters who had caused great damage to New Orleans, including the blacks there.
On other streets where people can escape, armed personnel from major companies have blocked the roads and, in the name of close ties between the military and civilians, are helping the state police to capture criminals. Around them are many black people who were once on the barricades. These blacks have put things right and are willing to help the government restore order.
This righteous act naturally won the unanimous understanding of the state government and the joint company. It is well known that the United States has always been very tolerant of citizens who admit their mistakes and are able to correct them.
Listening to the not too dense gunshots inside, the armed men of various companies controlling the major channels were waiting in groups of three or four for the fish that had escaped the net, smoking and joking with each other. The gangsters inside really didn't know how to live or die. They were just living in a good era. If they were in another situation, they would have been buried alive long ago.
"In fact, bosses don't have as much freedom as before. If it were in the past, things would have been resolved long ago. Why would it take so many days?" The bearded man leaning against a telephone pole said with a relaxed look as he listened to the intermittent gunshots.
"Isn't it? If it were us in Brazil, we would just pull out our guns and shoot them, or just throw them into the forest and let them fend for themselves!" another man sighed, "It's still this country that restricts the bosses' thinking."
Just as the two were chatting, three embarrassed figures appeared from the corner of the street and ran towards them. The black man who had not joined the conversation said, "I've seen them!"
This sentence was enough. Before the three unlucky guys could get close, all the armed men guarding here drew their guns and shouted at the same time, "You hooligans, squat down quickly, otherwise don't blame us for being rude."
Unfortunately, after hearing what they said, these people ran even faster. They thought that these people were not from the state police and should not shoot! This is an annoying judgment, because our great America has its own national conditions. Does it need a reason to shoot?
Bang bang! The sound of several gunshots finally stopped the fish that had escaped the net from making any rash moves, because they had already seen that these robbers were all experienced people, and they might be directly targeted in the next round.
Soon the three who had escaped the net were tied up tightly. They struggled a little but felt the restraints getting tighter. Seeing that the three hooligans were still not convinced, the bearded robber sneered, "Stop struggling. If you don't want to make yourself more comfortable, please continue. This way of tying up was passed down from the time when black slaves were captured. Most people have long forgotten it. Even I am a little rusty at it. You are lucky."
Then I really want to thank you. The three gangsters glared at the robbers in front of them, and suddenly their eyes fell on the black man and shouted, "I know you. Didn't you also build barricades with us? I know that you black people can't be trusted."
This kind of shouting was immediately met with a few crisp slaps. The robber who did it taunted, "At least they know which side to stand on. You guys are the disgrace among white people. You are not even smarter than them."
Similar scenes are constantly being played out on various streets. Sheffield is so clean in doing things and doesn't want any fish to slip through the net. This family must be in good order.
The state police destroyed the barricades and arrested people in just one day. They captured hundreds of gangsters and blacks from the barricades and marched them in front of the citizens, cheering them on.
"The child and the woman did nothing wrong. I suggest that they should be released after just a few inquiries. After all, they are also victims!" Now was the perfect opportunity to show hypocrisy, and Sheffield gave the stage to McHale. After all, when it came to establishing a character, Sheffield always accepted it but never took the initiative, for fear of being slapped in the face in the future.
"Mr. Zhang, it's your turn. Raze these urban areas for me!" Sheffield asked awkwardly, "Time waits for no one. Let's start today."
(End of this chapter)
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