PS: Twenty days of anti-theft, and the average number of subscriptions increased by more than a hundred. The effect was there, but it was too late.
Now there were only a few chapters left, and it was too late to raise the price to the premium level. So be it.
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While Tang Jinyan was running the company during the day and plowing the fields at night, a new wave of changes occurred in South Korean politics.
Last year, the New Party founded by Ahn Cheol merged with the Democratic Unification Party, forming the largest opposition party, the "New Political Democratic Alliance". Ahn Cheol Soo became the leader of the new party and was in the limelight for a while.
With the end of the local elections and parliamentary elections, the New Political Democratic Alliance occupied more than sixty percent of the key positions and parliamentary seats, forming a situation where the strong were strong and the weak were weak. Ahn Cheol Soo became the brightest new political star in South Korea, and many people believed that he had the potential to be the president.
However, under the general trend, the New Political Democratic Alliance began to have internal disagreements.
The leader of the new party, Ahn Cheol Soo, was accused of doing nothing in the crisis caused by the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping.
This was originally a small matter, and if no one took the opportunity to stir up trouble, it wouldn't even make a splash. However, this was the opportunity that Moon Jaiyin saw, so how could he not do anything?
Moon Jaiyin's faction seized the opportunity to attack, and Ahn Cheol Soo was forced to deal with it.
After a few days of fighting, Ahn Cheol Soo resigned as the new party leader, and Moon Jaiyin became the new party leader.
Tang Jinyan just watched from the side and didn't participate in this change.
Moon Jaiyin was one of the top figures in South Korea who had fought for the presidency with Kim Jong-un in 2012 and lost by a hair's breadth. The knife was already in his hand, and he didn't need anyone else's help.
"Ahn Cheol Soo is still full of vigor …" The new party leader, Moon Jaiyin, was drinking tea in Tang Jinyan's office. "Originally, the civil war was a civil war, but after the war, we should still work together against the outside world, just like when I cooperated with him before.
After all, the New World Party is still in power, and it's not the end yet … "
Tang Jinyan couldn't help but laugh. "What's wrong?
Ahn Cheol Soo doesn't want to admit defeat? "
"Maybe he feels that he was tricked and is not convinced. After all, he's still young," Wen Zaiyin said nonchalantly, "He's probably going to pull a bunch of people to start a new party."
Tang Jinyan laughed and said, "He's also an amazing person. Founding a party is like playing to him."
"If you want to play house, Chairman Tang can also create one for fun." Wen Zaiyin sneered. "I heard that he has already thought of a name for his party. It's called the National Party."
"If he really pulls a group of people to become independent, will it affect Party Leader Wen greatly?"
"There was a slight impact, but it wasn't as big as he imagined."
Wen Zaiyin smiled and said, "He won't be able to do it in a short period of time, at least next year. During this time, I still have a lot of things to do.
As for you, President Tang, it must be very troublesome to clean up the mess left by Han Jin Shipping, right? "
"It's a little complicated. It's extremely troublesome."
Tang Jinyan quickly changed the tea and poured another cup for Wen Zaiyin. "There are many things that I have to thank for your party's recent cooperation and help. Otherwise, it would be very difficult for my people to be so efficient."
Wen Zaiyin laughed. "It's our duty. After all, this matter concerns the national economy and the people's livelihood. We all attach great importance to it. Even Ahn Zhexiu will cooperate with this matter. The recent computer network support is all thanks to Ahn Zhexiu. He also wants to wash away the criticism of not being able to do practical things."
Tang Jinyan was startled and nodded. "Politicians are still very admirable. At least when it comes to being able to let go of things, ordinary people can't compare to them.
For example, I'm more particular about distinguishing between kindness and hatred in the underworld. If it were me, I wouldn't be so open-minded. "
"The underworld …" Wen Zaiyin pointed at Tang Jinyan and laughed. "Do you know that it's very inappropriate for you to say such things now?"
Tang Jinyan shook his head and laughed. "No matter how inappropriate it is, it's still the truth."
Wen Zaiyin retracted his smile and said sternly, "Since we're talking about the underworld, then … what do you plan to do with the Seven Stars?"
Tang Jinyan smiled. "I haven't even fought a single battle with the Seven Stars, and they've already come to you to talk about it?"
Wen Zaiyin laughed. "And you still call yourself a man of the underworld … How can the underworld be as clever as you? You'll know my intentions as soon as I start talking."
"It's easy to guess. When you came to drink tea today, I was wondering when you'd mention the Seven Stars."
Tang Jinyan slowly sipped his tea and muttered, "The Seven Stars have been rooted in Pusan for decades. Their shadow can't be shaken off from all walks of life. There are two problems here.
First of all, it's almost impossible to uproot them. If you want to do so, you'll have to carry out a major purge. Given the current situation, you're not willing to do so. Even Won Xilong, who's on my side, isn't willing to do so. "
Wen Zaiyin nodded. "That's right. Pusan just had an earthquake, and no one wants another one."
"Secondly … this social relationship has become a double-edged sword. For example, their relationship with Han Jinhai has now become a knife hanging over their throats."
Tang Jinyan smiled. "The Seven Stars can't escape from the hierarchy of the Korean underworld after all. Compared to a behemoth like Han Jinhai, they don't have any connections with the upper class. Instead, they have people all over the lower class. As a result, when I took over Han Jinhai, they didn't even have a say in it. Instead, they have countless underlings relying on me for their livelihood."
Wen Zaiyin smiled. "Exactly.
President Tang is an anomaly. He's raised the hierarchy of the Shin Village by countless levels.
This is something that many underworld heroes have wanted to do for decades but failed to do. But now, President Tang has done it. "
"Recently, the dockworkers have been reinstated. I purposely put those who have connections with the Seven Stars into the next batch of consideration. Lee Kang-hwan is facing a lot of pressure, isn't he?" Tang Jinyan smiled. "So when President Wen came, I knew why."
Wen Zaiyin keenly grasped the key point. "Just put them into the next batch?"
"Yes, we need a lot of manpower. It's impossible to reject all those who have connections with the Seven Stars."
Tang Jinyan said faintly, "But there's a problem … once they've joined Tang Shipping, are they considered as Seven Stars' people or my people?
I won't do such a stupid thing if they're eating my food and listening to someone else's instigation.
So I need to clarify this relationship before I can continue to make arrangements. "
Wen Zaiyin let out a long sigh and didn't answer for a long time.
He knew that even if Lee Kang-hwan himself was here, he wouldn't be able to answer.
This is really troublesome … Tang Jinyan's entry into Pusan was not just a fierce dragon crossing the river in the ordinary sense, where the two sides would fight a few rounds to determine the winner. Instead, it had become a situation where one side was in charge and the other was in charge.
Seeing that Wen Zaiyin was silent, Tang Jinyan suddenly changed the topic. "In fact, President Wen also knows that if I really want to destroy the Seven Stars now, I can do it if I'm willing to pay a certain price."
Wen Zaiyin nodded. He knew this.
Seven Stars relied on him politically. On the one hand, it was him. On the other hand, it was the traditional connections such as Jin Yijing.
Now that Jin Yijing's position was biased, so was his. In addition, Tang Jinyan had strangled the lifeline of many Seven Stars. Under such circumstances, as long as he was ruthless and fought for a big turmoil, he could really uproot the Seven Stars.
As he thought of this, he suddenly realized something … The turmoil in Pusan had nothing to do with Tang Jinyan. Why didn't he settle it once and for all?
Why did he put on a show of negotiation instead?
He thought of something and asked tentatively, "Does President Tang intend to raise bandits?
Hmm … perhaps this description isn't too accurate. In short, it's just like the Pan-Western Alliance? "
Tang Jinyan sipped his tea leisurely, but the words that came out of his mouth were quite penetrating, "That's what I mean.
Having an enemy in name can divert a lot of attention. At least in the eyes of others, I, Tang Jinyan, still have an old enemy.
If the world is really unified, hehe … I'm afraid President Wen will be the first to be unable to sit still … "
Wen Zaiyin was a little embarrassed. "You're too kind …"
"Otherwise, why would President Wen speak up for Lee Kang-hwan who betrayed you?" Tang Jinyan waved his hand. "I can understand your concerns. Don't worry."
Wen Zaiyin shook his head and smiled. He didn't know what to say.
Tang Jinyan continued, "Besides … the Seven Stars have been around for a long time, and they have countless loyal followers.
I don't want them to be driven into a corner and take the risk to do something to my people. "
Wen Zaiyin was silent for a moment, and then nodded, "I understand President Tang's intentions. I think … Lee Kang-hwan will understand what to do."
Tang Jinyan smiled.
Regardless of which angle he looked at it from, whether it was for the sake of stability in Pusan, or to leave an enemy for Tang Jinyan, Wen Zaiyin would definitely go back and persuade Lee Kang-hwan to give in.
It would be much more effective for him to make an appearance than for him to hold a banquet and negotiate …
Wen Zaiyin looked up at Tang Jinyan and sighed, "There are some things that I didn't want to discuss with President Tang. But after today's conversation, I suddenly feel like talking about them."
"Oh?" These words were beyond Tang Jinyan's expectations, and he was somewhat surprised, "What is it?"
Wen Zaiyin pondered for a while, and then finally made up his mind and asked, "I wonder what President Tang thinks about the next presidential election?"
Tang Jinyan narrowed his eyes.