As Downey said, Atlantic City has entered a period of chaos.

On the third day after George Korle was killed, when Nucky's brother went to the Gunda Hotel to relax, two gunmen suddenly appeared and shot Eli Johnson twice.

Although Eli Johnson evaded in time, he was still shot. He was sent to the hospital and escaped from danger after rescue.

Immediately afterwards, the proposal to build a fifth port on the sea in Atlantic City put forward by state representative Jimmy, who was attached to the Commodore, was rejected.

By this time, the Commodore and Nucky were using various methods in an endless stream, although they did not have much impact on ordinary people in Atlantic City.

But among the middle and upper classes, this incident has caused panic!

Downey, who triggered this series of events, has kept a low profile during this period. Without George Korler's repurchase of Korler's Tavern, Downey continued to acquire pubs in Atlantic City.

"Donny, Donny, Donny!"

On the left side of the Korla Tavern is a boarding house, but this boarding house only presents itself to the outside world, just like the massage parlors in various alleys in later generations.

On the right is also a pub.

Now the owner of this tavern, Scott Jordan, is sitting in his tavern, holding a glass of wine and shouting Donnie's name three times in an exaggerated manner.

"I will definitely sell the tavern to you, but not now. If you allow me to wait, I will definitely sell the tavern to you next week!"

Next week?

That's what you said last week!

Downey was sure that the other party did not know the real thoughts of Atlantic City's upper management. He just wanted to take advantage of this good time to sell as much wine as possible.

Now that Prohibition is getting closer, people's last carnival consciousness is getting more and more crazy.

The last carnival!

This is now the common behavior of drinkers throughout Atlantic City and even the entire United States.

This has naturally led to the entire Atlantic City liquor entering a crazy transportation stage. Almost every day, fleets of whiskey and rum are transported into Atlantic City.

Every night, you can see drunk people lying on the streets of Atlantic City, drunk and lifeless.

"Well, since you said so, Scott, I can only wait!"

Downey stood up with a helpless expression and continued: "But we have agreed that you must give me an accurate answer next week!"

Scott laughed and stood up and shook hands with Downey: "That's for sure. Don't worry, no matter who comes to me to buy the pub, I will never agree to it. I will definitely keep it for you!"

Donnie breathed a sigh of relief: "This is the best!"

After finishing speaking, Downey left Scott's tavern. Downey, who had his back turned to Scott and others, also showed a bright smile at this time.

"What a stupid Downey!" After Downey's figure completely disappeared, Scott happily poured himself a glass of beer, with the same bright smile on his face.

"Boss, this Downey bought liquor from James and a tavern in Atlantic City. Could it be that he got some information?"

The bartender at Scott's Tavern asked Scott worriedly.

Scott waved his hands with ease and disdain: "What news can there be about a person who has just stepped off the battlefield and just arrived in Atlantic City? Can he still be compared with us? I haven't heard of Atlantic City until now.

He will do things that are contrary to the prohibition on alcohol. Don’t forget who sent the brigadier general in!"

As the former underground emperor of Atlantic City, the Commodore once ruled the roost in Atlantic City. There is only one explanation for such a person being sent to prison, and that is that he offended a higher-level existence than him.

In fact, this matter is no secret in Atlantic City.

It was the current President of the United States, Woodrow Johnson, who sent the brigadier general to prison.

Woodrow Wilson first entered American politics in New Jersey. In 1910, Wilson decided to run for governor of New Jersey, but at that time the brigadier general was more inclined to support his good friend and confidant Vivian Lewis.

Elected.

And during the election process, the Commodore also used his influence in Atlantic City and New Jersey politics to forge many votes.

But, even so, the Brigadier finally lost to Woodrow Wilson.

Then the feud between the two was forged. Since then, the state of New Jersey has launched an investigation into the brigadier general. By the time the brigadier general was imprisoned in 1913, Woodrow Wilson had become the president of the United States.

Through this incident, people in Atlantic City also understood a truth, that is, no matter how powerful you are in Atlantic City, for people at a higher level, your destiny is still not under your control.

Although Woodrow Wilson's current influence in the United States has dropped from its peak to its decline with the end of World War I, everyone knows that Woodrow Wilson, who was born in an academy and is very tough himself, will never allow it.

There is no place in the United States that violates the Constitution of the United States, which he initiated, Prohibition.

This is the most common thought among ordinary people in Atlantic City.

"Wilson was indeed a very strong president, but don't forget, next year is the election year. Judging from the current situation, it is difficult for Wilson to maintain his prestige during the war. The American people are gradually giving up on Wilson.

Especially his performance in France has chilled many American people. I believe that after next year’s election, the beautiful United States of America will usher in a brand new president!"

In the banquet hall of the Ritz Hotel, Nucky was giving an impassioned speech while holding his wine glass high.

The purpose of his speech this time is also very clear, which is to make the people who can decide the future of Atlantic City agree with his decision and let the so-called alcohol prohibition go to hell in Atlantic City!

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"Everyone, I need you to sit there, close your eyes, and think about it. After January next year, after there is no wine in all places in the United States, only we in Atlantic City have it. By that time, you will be in Atlantic City.

All businesses will be worried about their own manpower shortage following this decision!"

At this point, Nucky pointed at a middle-aged white man and said: "Bacharach, although you have decided not to run for mayor, you don't want to build a road to Atlantic City during your term.

A road in Philadelphia?"

"Phil, imagine, your hotel is no longer only full on weekends. If we don't enforce the alcohol ban, then I can guarantee you that your hotel will be full every day, seven days a week!"

"Robinson, what is the daily income of your casino now? Although I don't know the specific amount, I can assure you that by next year, this income will definitely double!"

"Joy, I can guarantee that when you run for Congress next year, Atlantic City will provide you with more campaign funds..."

Everyone present had a smile on their face when Nucky called his name.

It seems that at this time, they have already seen that next year each of their interests will be doubled.

When the interests are large enough, the so-called U.S. Constitution no longer exists for them.

Many people have begun to speak out to support Nucky's decision, and more and more people are speaking out. After the commotion, everyone looked at an old man in this room.

Although his decision can no longer influence everyone's decision under the current circumstances, everyone still wants to know his thoughts.

After all, this man once led others sitting here to earn huge profits just like Nucky now!

The brigadier slowly opened his eyes. No one saw anger or loneliness in his eyes, but only calmness.

"Of course, a few years ago I could go to jail without any complaints, because I knew that was the best for Atlantic City. My decision now is also for the better development of Atlantic City in the future.

If I make the same decision as everyone else, I will use all my connections to ensure that Atlantic City is a city that will never lack good wine!"

Hearing what the Brigadier General said, everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief. They were really worried that because of the death of George Korle, the Brigadier General would become desperate to oppose everyone's interests.

"Very good, if that's the case, then we all have decided that after next Christmas, we will notify all the pubs in Atlantic City that they can continue to sell alcohol in Atlantic City and continue to make money!"
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As for why we have to wait another week for this decision, it’s very simple!

Now that the decision has been made, these people present will naturally start to purchase all the whiskey and rum on the market in Atlantic City.

After these people control all the alcohol that can be controlled on the market in Atlantic City, they will be the rule makers and price determiners of the market, and these people sitting here will also make a lot of money!

Nucky is no exception. He is not only purchasing all the wine that can be purchased in Atlantic City, but also setting his tentacles in big cities such as Philadelphia and Chicago. He contacts the wine merchants there and transports their stored wines to the United States by carloads.

Atlantic City.

In the Brigadier's villa.

"We've found out where Nucky keeps his stock of wine!"

A young man with a strong body and an upright body stood in front of the brigadier general, his eyes full of respect for the old man who was sitting on the sofa covered with a blanket and looked like he was dying.

"Very well, Nucky wants to use alcohol to control Atlantic City. Then we will assume that he has no alcohol to sell. Then those people will see that the benefits they got are gone. I would like to see how Nucky can maintain stability.

Those votes!"

The brigadier general's eyes were filled with vengeful anger!

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The lively Christmas has passed, and Downey didn't care about his first Christmas in the United States. During this period, Downey only did one thing.

That is to officially change the name of Korla Tavern to Block Tavern!

Just when everyone in Atlantic City thought that everyone would return to the past after Christmas, suddenly a piece of news spread in Atlantic City!
Chapter completed!