Within half a month, taking advantage of the chaos within the 'Ndrangheta, Antonio Danieli relied on the strength he had accumulated over the years and the list left in a certain file bag to successfully take over the large estate left behind by the disappearance of the Stefano family. Some forces.
However, the new 'Ndrangheta family godfather has never completely settled down.
Antonio Danieli did not believe that the whole thing would end with the demise of the Stefano family.
Many things that have happened in various aspects in Italy in the past half month have obviously proved this point. Antonio Danieli, who has a fairly keen intuition, clearly realized that during this period, whether it was the reaction of the political circles or the media, there seemed to be a young figure behind the scenes.
As for the exposure of the 'Ndrangheta insider information on the Internet platform, this is even more obvious.
As we all know, the emerging Internet industry is almost the exclusive domain of the Westeros system, and the same is true for Italy. The country's network service operator has America Online participating, and the most popular portal is also the Italian version of Igrit.
In order to understand the trends on the Internet, Antonio Danieli, who is in his forties and does not like to accept new things, specially installed a computer at home.
Antonio Danieli is not too worried about the revelations on the Internet. What he cares about is that this incident did not happen in isolation and simply.
Quietly, I also paid attention to the movements of a certain young tycoon.
Entering September, the name Simon Westeros has been mentioned very frequently by media around the world, because the American "Forbes" magazine will publish the new annual list of the 400 richest people in the United States in October. Everyone is curious about Simon Westeros. What is Stroll's latest net worth.
A big news hot spot.
However, very little has been revealed about Simon Westeros' personal activities.
The most certain public information that Antonio Danieli found was the news that Simon Westeros attended the premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises" in June.
Later, there were media reports about Simon Westeros's visit to Ukraine last month, but it was not an official release and no photos were leaked. It was basically hearsay.
The young super tycoon seems to be deliberately making himself invisible.
On September 9, the new Venice Film Festival opened. When paparazzi groups in Italy no less than those in the UK broke the news that Westeros had appeared in Venice, even though there were still no photos, Antonio Danieli instinctively realized that something Things will come to an end.
Things developed as expected.
On the second day of the Venice Film Festival, Antonio Danieli received a call early in the morning, asking him to rush immediately to a meeting at the 'Ndrangheta headquarters in downtown Regio.
Like other big figures of the 'Ndrangheta recently, Antonio Danieli left the mansion he had just changed to in three cars with nine bodyguards and rushed to his destination. The remaining five leaders of the 'Ndrangheta had already arrived. At the same time, a three-story office building serving as the headquarters of the 'Ndrangheta gang committee was crowded with guards on the inside and outside, and there were even some lookout figures standing on the surrounding roofs.
Even though half a month has passed, the fear in everyone's hearts has not dissipated, but has become more serious.
The invisible enemy is always the most feared.
During this time, Antonio Danieli heard that Giuseppe Tejano, the original leader of the three southern families, broke with convention and hired a group of professional bodyguards to protect himself and his family. In the past, this kind of work It's just the gang's younger brothers who are responsible.
In a conference room in an office building.
On both sides of the large long conference table, the North and South factions of the 'Ndrangheta were clearly separated. Antonio Danieli sat silently at the corner of the conference table, which was regarded as some recognition within the 'Ndrangheta for his recent takeover of the power of the Stefano family.
Of course, Antonio Danieli can also feel the scrutiny and even hostility in the eyes of the old bosses around him.
Everyone understands a very simple truth.
When a conspiracy occurs, the one who benefits the most is often more likely to be suspected.
Antonio Danieli is exactly that.
However, Antonio was not worried. He knew that the people around him should understand that if he had the ability to kill the entire Stefano family overnight, then he would not be willing to do so. At least, the three southern families should no longer exist by now.
The sudden demise of the Stefano family seems to be easy in the eyes of many unrelated onlookers. Only those who are involved in it understand how difficult it is to do it quietly.
The smart people around him could probably guess that there might be problems within the gang.
Antonio also had no fear of being discovered.
There is no evidence.
Having been a member of the 'Ndrangheta for more than twenty years, Antonio has already proven his loyalty.
Moreover, Horace Stefano did not regard sending them to warn Melisandre Company as a big deal at the beginning. He just ordered Antonio Danieli to find a few younger brothers to go to the United States to do this. Antonio wanted He took the opportunity to go to the United States to relax and pick it up in person. He was not a talkative person and didn't even tell his family. He just said he was going out for a few days.
Some people within the gang knew that Antonio had left for a few days at the end of July. However, this kind of thing was very common and was not easily associated with the changes in the Stefano family.
Even the force that took over the Stefano family this time actually had the tacit approval of other families.
Because the situation was unclear, although the Stefano family left a large piece of fat, for the sake of their own lives, the other families did not dare to pounce on them.
Antonio Danieli also knows how to advance and retreat. He just took over the Stefano family's private drug trafficking and smuggling system. He did not touch the overt money laundering network because he couldn't play it and because it was too involved. Don't dare to take it. The money laundering network has always been used by the Stefano family to maintain its position within the 'Ndrangheta. If the three southern families want to launder their black money, they must be handled by the Stefano family. Even if they are in alliance, the other two will This has always been criticized.
This time, even if a big change occurs, if Antonio dares to swallow this part of the assets without any sense, the other two companies will never let it go when the incident is over.
Everyone sat down in the conference room. Giuseppe Tejano went straight to the point and said to a core member of each company present: "Everyone should have received the invitation letter. In addition, I just made a few phone calls. Palermo, Our counterparts in Naples, Rome, Milan and other places have also received similar invitations. Now, let’s discuss, do we need to go to the appointment?”
After Giuseppe Tejano said this, Antonio Danieli was stunned.
What invitation
Acemodo Liberi, the third-in-command of the Liberi family next to Antonio, noticed his doubts and turned to say a few words to the other side. A moment later, Asimodo sent an exquisite invitation letter. When Antonio accepted the invitation, he also noticed a hint of contempt on Asimodo's smiling face.
Obviously mocking him for not even being eligible for an invitation.
Ignoring the other party's emotions, Antonio opened the invitation and saw a short and eye-catching Italian text: Let's talk.
Other than that, there is only the time and place marked in small print below, which is 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at Merito Pier.
Merito Marina is located in the south of Regio City, and happens to be the territory of the three Liberi families in the south.
Dario Condillo, the leader of the three northern families, waited for Giuseppe Tejano to finish and then continued: "I think we first need to determine whether this is a prank."
Giuseppe Tejano retorted: "Prank, Dario, do you think anyone dares to joke with the whole Italian mafia?"
Dominic Imeti, the godfather of the northern Imeti family, said: "Maybe it's not a prank, but it's probably a trap. We must be more cautious. In addition, Giuseppe, who did the Stefano family provoke? Haven't you found any clues yet? Or is it that your cooperation with Colombia is not very happy and they sent troops here? "
Fabrizio Liberi, the godfather of the Liberi family in the south, who was sitting opposite Dominic Imedi, said: "Dom, if the Colombian side sends troops here, do you think they will only target Stefan?" The Nuo family?"
Dominic Immeti said with a half-smile: "It's hard to say. We always follow the rules in doing business. Of course, trouble won't come to us. You can't tell."
Asimodo Liberi, a young and energetic man next to Antonio, heard this and immediately counterattacked on behalf of his eldest brother: "Oh, you guys obey the rules. Did Luca Pasotti's batch of goods three years ago be eaten by dogs? ?”
Dominic Imeti was obviously thick-skinned and said without hesitation: "It's very possible. Moreover, it is said that your family also sent three ships out to sea that day. Who knows if they took a bunch of shit back, haha Ha ha."
Seeing that a quarrel was about to break out in the conference room, Dario Condillo stopped him: "That's enough."
Giuseppe Tejano also spoke up to stop the people around him from continuing the verbal dispute with the opponent.
Back to the topic, after some discussion, it was finally decided that each family would send a representative to the appointment tomorrow. During the final discussion, the other two godfathers in the south had no intention of coming forward, but Giuseppe Tejano intentionally or unintentionally appointed Antonio Da. Nieri was present in person.
Antonio Danieli probably understands why he did not receive the invitation.
This is a disguised cover.
However, he was not stupid enough to agree because he knew there was no danger. Instead, he looked cautious and directly rejected Giuseppe Tejano's request, saying that he would send his brother Paul Dario over tomorrow.
The next day, as soon as it got light, Merito Pier in the south of Regio City was cleared.
After driving away all the idle people, and instinctively to gain some confidence, the 'Ndrangheta summoned thousands of gang members to gather at the pier, attracting the attention of Regio City Police Chief Theodore Naza, who was also in a state of panic during this period. Li personally called Giuseppe Tejano, half-reminding and half-warning to tell him not to cause trouble.
In addition to the six 'Ndrangheta's, Sicily's Cosa Nostra, Campania's Camorra, and the mafia in Rome, Milan and other places all sent representatives. Of course, although they are all considered to be the core, they are not the godfathers of the gang who come forward on their own.
It was approaching nine o'clock, the sun was already rising high, and the guests who were supposed to come had not yet appeared. When many people thought this was a very funny prank, as many as six heavy-duty helicopters descended from the sky one after another.
These are six huge Soviet-made Mi-26 heavy transport helicopters, with a fuselage length of 40 meters, which is larger than many business jets. The most popular Gulfstream IV jet in recent years is only 27 meters long. Therefore, it can be seen what a strong impact the six behemoths brought to everyone.
Even though the dock had been cleared, the six Mi-26s barely completed the landing.
Being able to use six large transport helicopters at one time, this alone, and the background of the people behind the scenes have shocked many mafia leaders.
Everyone also understood that this was obviously a demonstration.
However, it does work very well.
Shocked, everyone was speculating on who had the strength to use six Mi-26 heavy-lift helicopters at one time for demonstrations.
Since the official has already ruled it out, the most powerful unofficial force in Italy that everyone can think of is probably the Agnelli family, the richest man in Italy behind the Fiat Group.
Could it be that the Stefano family provoked each other
However, even the Agnelli family has basically no conflicts with the Mafia. Even though the two sides have inevitably had some frictions over the years, they were resolved peacefully in the end, and the Agnelli family even took the initiative to avoid them in many cases.
Calculated this way, the Agnelli family is unlikely.
So, is there anyone in this country who is more powerful than the Agnelli family
With this doubt, a group of representatives boarded six helicopters and flew to the sea together. Looking at the helicopter formation retreating, some mafia leaders finally gave up the idea of sending speedboats to track them.
At the end of the day, it's best not to create extra complications.
When everyone who boarded the plane speculated that they would go to the offshore island, the helicopter flew for more than an hour, and an oil tanker appeared in the field of vision.
The few passengers who knew the cargo could tell at a glance that it was a 100,000-ton giant oil tanker.
Perhaps ordinary people do not have a very specific concept of 100,000-ton oil tankers. However, when it comes to 100,000-ton aircraft carriers, even many years later, only the American Nimitz class and Ford class models in the world can With this kind of tonnage, a 100,000-ton giant oil tanker with a length of more than 300 meters has an area equivalent to two entire blocks of Manhattan's Upper East Side, like a floating island.
Six Mi-26 heavy transport helicopters landed on the tanker deck one after another. The Mi-26s, which are several times the size of ordinary helicopters, were arranged in two rows, occupying less than half of the space in the front section of the tanker deck.
After getting off the helicopter, everyone looked at the huge ship in front of them and the many guards with professional military auras everywhere on the deck. They were almost all sure that the Stefano family had really provoked a big shot that they should not mess with at all.
But, who has such energy
Could it be the President of the United States
Not too possible.
The red-nosed man in the White House of the United States does not lack this kind of power, but it is absolutely impossible for him to go to war so easily.
Then, when a group of representatives walked across the long deck and came to the cockpit at the rear end of the tanker, the mystery was finally revealed.
The first words of Ken Dixon, who replaced Simon to host the meeting, were: "Hello everyone, I am the spokesperson for Mr. Simon Westeros."
Simon himself was on the tanker.
However, since the cautious mafia godfathers did not dare to attend the appointment in person and only sent a group of deputies, Simon had no intention of appearing in person.