Chapter 986 Power and Blood
Time flies, and many people grow old in time.
No one can stand against the power of time, not even the underground emperors of North America, the mafia leaders who control the world of violence and darkness.
Nucky is getting old too, and it's time to hand over his chairman position.
In fact his authority had been challenged five years earlier, and it was only Nucky's balance that kept the peace in the council.
Today, this peace has reached the breaking point.
It only takes one small spark to detonate, and Nucky knows he has to get out, or he'll be blown to pieces.
But he also knows that he must find a way to ensure his safety.
His brain held too many secrets about the Mafia family, but it wasn't the bloody family, and Nucky had no choice.
When he abdicated, without the rights and protection of his subordinates, anyone could kill him.
The striker might just be a homeless man on the street. If he is given a few thousand dollars, he will pierce his chest with a sharp knife when he is not paying attention.
Maybe it was an instruction from his opponent, or maybe it was a former assistant, partner, or leader of another family.
What is certain is that he will never live long.
Everyone was very clear about this, so Nucky set his sights on Paul.
The current Charlie Lee is no longer something he can control or influence, but he has a good relationship with Paul.
After all, they had been in business frequently, Paul had helped him a lot, and Nucky had helped him in a lot of troubles.
In Atlantic City, the new committee was held at the only church in the city.
Everyone who attended the meeting was a feared mafia leader or second in command on the outside.
"First of all, please raise your glasses to welcome our mutual friend, Paul." Nucky sat at the head, with Paul on his right and his younger brother on the left.
"Thank you, Nucky." Paul raised his glass and said loudly after gesturing to everyone, "Cheers, for the money, the women, and our great cause."
"To the great cause, haha..." A group of bastards roared with laughter.
"Okay, let's sit down and talk." Nucky took over again, sitting in the soft and comfortable chair, still feeling a little flustered.
These years of drinking and sex have hollowed out his body, making him weaker and weaker.
Doctors said he might not live 3 years if he was drinking, but who cares!
Without everything now, Nucky would be killed on the street tomorrow.
"I'm old and my energy is limited, so let's get straight to business." Nucky tapped the champagne glass to silence everyone.
"I think you have received the news that I will abdicate after this meeting, completely withdraw from the committee, and the chairmanship will be returned to the parliament."
As soon as Nucky finished speaking, everyone began to discuss in whispers.
Of course they had received the news before they came, but they were not as shocked as Nucky's own words.
It is now certain that Nucky is really going to abdicate.
Some people are proud, some people are worried, this incident will undoubtedly trigger a new war.
For them, rights can only be proved by blood and fists. No matter who wants to sit in that position, they need to show enough strength.
Every handover of power is full of blood and violence, which is inevitable, even the inheritance within the mafia family.
Each of the leaders here has experienced countless assassinations and battles before they can secure their current positions.
Not to mention the chairmanship of the entire mafia council.
"After I retire, I will go to Vegas to retire, and I hope to have the opportunity to meet again in the future." Nucky said and toasted again, ignoring everyone's faces and chatting with Paul.
Going to Vegas to retire is the way Nucky arranged for himself.
He will not take anyone with him as his confidant, and everyone will stay here and hand it over to his younger brother, who is also his heir.
There will only be 4 hired secret guards by his side,
Then live out the rest of his life in Vegas.
"I like Vegas, and I like bunny girls even more." Nucky lowered his head and said, "Can I let them stay with me?"
"As long as they are willing." Paul shrugged indifferently.
"That would be great, you know, you always need company and care when you get old, but I only like hot girls."
"Me too...Cheers." Seeing the two people above talking happily, the people below are all focused on tomorrow's official meeting.
At that time, the families who want to join this battle for power will stand up and jointly fight for the position of chief.
Other families are not immune, because powerful families will inevitably be involved, while those weak families can only follow the strong ones they are attached to.
The sorrow of the weak has never changed for thousands of years.
In Vegas, the Caesars Palace, which has undergone secondary decoration and repairs, is becoming more and more magnificent.
Since the third year of its opening, Caesars Palace has been redecorated and repaired on a small scale to ensure that it will never become outdated and is the most shining star in Vegas.
Among them, the luxury suite on the top floor of Caesars Palace is also a place that countless people yearn for.
It was said to be inhabited by a woman, with a child, who was the wealthiest and most powerful person in Vegas.
Countless gifts are sent there almost every day, but only a small part can be left behind, and those who meet them are even more pitiful.
Today, as usual, there are countless people downstairs in the hotel, waiting for the arrival of good luck.
It was just that the hotel suddenly became busy, and someone saw the manager appearing in the lobby with the housekeeper and maids.
They took care of each other's already neat bow ties and clothes, making sure that there were no problems and then lined up in two rows.
Standing there solemnly, like a soldier waiting for the inspection by the head of state.
Soon two cars stopped in front of the hotel, which made everyone whispering, wondering why they could drive the car to the door.
You should know that the parking lot of Caesars Palace is at the entrance, and this is behind the casino, and cars are not allowed to enter.
As soon as the car stopped, the manager hurried up to meet him. After opening the door, he put his hands on the door frame, bowed his head and waited for the people in the car to get off.
"Wow, Dad, this place is really great." Two strong and strong young men jumped out of the car and looked around this beautiful 'palace. '
Then a yellow-skinned...young man got out of the car, and someone handed him a black and red walking stick with a smooth and simple surface without any patterns or carvings.
Holding a spade cane in his hand, Li Zitao casually looked at the Caesars Palace, which hadn't changed much, and said to Danny, "Take the two of them to the front, and don't play for too long."
"Aiden, Mason." Calling the twins to his side, Li Zitao said seriously, "Both of you must listen to Danny, otherwise, I will send you to the plane immediately."
"understand?"
"Yes, sir."
The two saluted in a funny way, and ran towards the casino in front of them, laughing and joking.
Shaking his head helplessly, Li Zitao, accompanied by the manager, walked through the queue and into the elevator.
"Gentlemen, Ms. Mary is not seeing customers today, please go back!" The lobby manager conveyed the good news to the waiting guests with a polite but respectful smile.