Lucas is a regional leader of the Iron Gang. Because he committed a crime in the city, he was sent to the Iron Gang Shipyard in Beiluk Lake to work as a manager and to take refuge.

The Tiebang Shipyard was built in the central waters of Beiluke Lake. It is nominally for fish farming, but in fact it is a smuggling black market. Some shady stolen goods or other contraband will be sent here for sale, and then moved to Beiluke Lake.

The waterway network connecting the country is distributed to all parts of the country and even sent abroad.

As an emerging gang in Beluke City, the reason why the Tie Gang was able to build this smuggling shipyard and gain such a large share of profits is not to say that the Tie Gang is so powerful that it can suppress other established gangs in Beluke City and let them

It cannot be stopped, but because although the benefits of the trend shipyard are great, they are also equally dangerous. The established gangs have other safer sources of profits, so there is no need to take this risk.

The entire Otter Federation cracks down on crimes such as smuggling very severely, because it is directly related to taxation, and the Otter Federation's emphasis on taxation is even written into the constitution. In addition to the military, the entire Otter Federation's government agencies have woven armed forces.

Other than that, only the IRS has a fully-organized armed force.

Although the Tie Gang Shipyard is very secretive, it does not mean that outsiders know nothing about it. In fact, almost all the upper class dignitaries in Beiruk City know that there is such a Tie Gang Dockyard.

The reason for helping the shipyard is not because the Iron Gang is so savvy and can bribe everyone in Bealuk City and let the powerful people in Bealuk City cover for them, but because the powerful people in Bealuk City need the Iron Gang Shipyard to trade for them.

Some contraband, or some shady things.

But if the Tie Bang Shipyard is targeted by the Ott Federal Taxation Bureau, then the dignitaries in Beiruk City will sell the Tie Bang Dockyard without hesitation. The Tie Bang Dockyard is also well aware of this, so they have

They dare not carry anything with them. They have established several patrol routes to take precautions from the inside out. Once something happens, there will be enough time to move the valuable things away from the dock.

Lucas knew his current situation, and the management of the dock was his life-saving straw. If this matter was messed up, even if there was someone behind him, he would probably be sunk into Lake Beiluk.

Therefore, he has been working diligently since taking office. He not only increased the scope of patrol routes, but also used some of his loyal men left on the shore to keep an eye on important ports around Lake Beiluk and several important cities and counties.

At the IRS building, he would be ready to evacuate as soon as there was any disturbance.

Although his approach caused several misfortunes, he also successfully avoided several raids by the IRS's anti-smuggling fleet, which allowed him to once again gain the recognition of the top brass of the Iron Gang. Recently, there have been rumors that

The senior management has spent a lot of money to help him eliminate the case. In a few months, he will be transferred back to the shore and entrusted with important tasks.

Although Lucas was extremely excited about this incident, he was also more cautious because he had seen too many examples of people who were only one step away from success but suddenly capsized. He didn't want to become a counterexample that was often mentioned, so he

He pays more attention to safety than usual. Any disturbance will attract his attention. For example, an incident happening now has raised his vigilance to several points.

Since yesterday, the outermost patrol boat has reported a news that a high-end sailing speedboat has entered the warning circle set by him, and has been swimming back and forth within the outer warning circle, seemingly without any purpose.

, just like ordinary urban dignitaries sailing for fun.

However, Lucas did not take the news lightly. Instead, he took it very seriously and sent three patrol boats disguised as fishing boats to monitor around the sailing speedboat and report any movement in time.

However, more than ten hours had passed, and there was nothing unusual about the sailing speedboat. However, the people in the iron gang at the dock were nervous and mentally exhausted by Lucas's alert instructions.

Finally, people couldn't stand this tense state all the time, so they recommended several small bosses to go to Lucas, hoping to relieve this tense state.

"Disarm?" Lucas looked at his men with an unhappy expression, but he did not directly accuse these people. Instead, he was thinking about how to persuade them to do as he ordered.

Although the director of the dock is Lucas, Lucas does not have a lot of real power. Most of the power is nominal, because the smuggling benefits of the dock are huge, and the big and small leaders within the Iron Gang all hope to get a share of it.

, and arranged for his men to enter the dock, so the only people in the entire dock who really obeyed Lucas's orders were those he brought from the shore. As for the others, they might obey his orders in normal times, but once the mood comes up, then he

The command is not easy to use.

He can indeed use his current status to enforce his orders, and can even directly punish the disobedient Iron Gang members in the dock. The maximum punishment is to be directly drowned in the lake, but he cannot do this because he knows very well that if he does so

, the people in the dock will temporarily obey his orders and execute his instructions on the surface, but they may secretly carry out some sabotage. As long as something happens to the dock, he will definitely bear the brunt of being held accountable by the gang, while those below will be fine.

, because the law does not punish everyone.

Therefore, in the past, he used inducement or persuasion to get the gang members in the dock to carry out his orders intact, and it has always been successful. Sometimes he couldn't help thinking that the dock where he would be assigned might be the one behind him.

People thought that his past personality was too reckless and tough, so they used the special environment of the dock to change some of his past problems.

Lucas considered his words and asked: "Do you think that sailing speedboat is not worthy of attention, and we should not be so vigilant?"

The little bosses looked at each other and nodded in unison.

"Don't you think the timing of this sailboat's appearance is such a coincidence?" Lucas continued: "This month's goods have just entered the warehouse, and it will take a few days of inventory and allocation before they can be shipped out. This sailboat

The speedboat suddenly appeared in our outermost warning circle, don't you think it's suspicious?"

Several small leaders looked at each other again, and one of the older ones stood up and said on their behalf: "This ship is indeed suspicious, but boss, this is not the first time you have said this. Over the past few months,

Every ship that enters the outer warning circle will attract your attention, and then you will order to maintain the highest alert status.

Even a small fishing boat is like this. It's okay to do it once or twice, but if you do it often, the brothers below can't stand it. Today, several brothers fell into the water because of poor mental health, but luckily they were rescued.

, If the shipyard's manpower is reduced because of this kind of thing, sir, I'm afraid you won't be able to explain it to the superiors."

Lucas showed a slightly embarrassed look. He had heard about this before, but he didn't take it seriously at all. After all, falling into the water often happened when working on the dock, and it was not worth it.

However, he did not expect that this would become one of the reasons for his subordinates to oppose him.

So, after thinking about it for a while, he said: "We just need to hold on for a few more days. During this time, the brothers' wages will be doubled..."

"Boss, you still owe the money you promised last time." Before Lucas could finish speaking, someone interrupted.

Another person also chimed in: "And it's not about money, it's about the brothers who really can't stand it anymore."

Someone else immediately echoed: "That's right, let alone the brothers below, even those of us in charge have become nervous. There was a fish jumping out of the water just now, and I was so frightened that I pulled out my weapon. Mom

Yes, this is not how people live."

Seeing that someone started talking, other people also started talking. For a while, the dock director's office turned into a complaint meeting, and Lucas's face became more and more gloomy with the words of the people around him.

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Perhaps someone saw something was wrong with Lucas's face and gradually stopped talking. Others also noticed and stopped one after another, and the room became quiet again.

"Do you guys think I'm easy to talk to?" Lucas said almost through gritted teeth.

Everyone around him immediately became nervous. Some people thought of Lucas's nickname and his methods when he was on the shore, and they couldn't help but put their weapons away.

Lucas also grabbed the weapon placed next to the chair, and a pair of ferocious eyes swept over the little bosses in the room.

Just when everyone thought that Lucas would explode the anger that had been pent up for many years at once, and that a big conflict would inevitably occur in this room, one of Lucas' men suddenly pushed the door in directly from the outside and came in.

Without seeing the atmosphere in the room clearly, he turned directly to Lucas and said, "Boss, the sailing speedboat you asked us to stare at has now left the outer warning circle,"

The faces of the surrounding little bosses all showed expressions of "You can tell it was a false alarm", and then they all looked at Lucas, waiting for Lucas to admit his mistake and apologize.

However, the person who broke in later continued: "The ship has now entered the second warning circle and is heading towards our dock. It will only take two hours at the shortest to reach the dock."

"Two hours? So fast?" someone couldn't help but exclaimed.

Someone explained: "That is the Boyena speedboat, the fastest sailing speedboat in the Federation."

Some people said disdainfully: "It's just a sailing speedboat. If the cabin is full, only a dozen people can be supported to death. What's the use of it even if it comes to the dock?"

Someone immediately retorted: "That's not necessarily true. If those dozen people are holding federal military weapons, these guys we have can't compete with them."

At this moment, they no longer think about things like lifting the alert, nor do they think about whether the sailing speedboat is from the IRS. They only think about how to solve the problem of the sailing speedboat approaching, even if they

I still think there was something wrong with Lucas's previous order to stay on alert.

As for Lucas, he would not pursue the actions of these people so inappropriately. In his opinion, as long as he reaches the shore, there are many opportunities to deal with these people. Now he only thinks about one thing, and that is the sudden appearance of the sailing speedboat.

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"How long will it take to move our goods?" Lucas asked immediately.

"If we use everyone to move the cargo, it will take at least about an hour and a half." Someone immediately gave the answer, and added: "Although there is enough time, I don't recommend it because the cargo ship travels too slowly. That ship

The sailing speedboat can completely search our dock and then pursue the cargo ship."

Someone immediately said: "However, this way we will be safe. Even if they catch up with the cargo ship, they can't prove that it is our stuff, and it is impossible for them to have any impact on us."

As soon as these remarks came out, everyone's eyes were focused on it. Everyone looked at their companions like fools. Lucas's face turned livid, and he felt like grabbing the things on the table and throwing them at them.

The urge to hit that guy.

Yes, the IRS cannot prove that the goods came from the dock, but the problem is that if such a large amount of goods is lost, the gang will pursue it. Lucas, the supervisor, will definitely bear the brunt of it, and the people below him will definitely bear the brunt.

Not even one of them can escape.

Instead of laughing at each other's stupidity, everyone returned their attention to the topic, but no one could come up with a useful and feasible solution.

"Damn it, if only there hadn't been that ship!" an anxious person couldn't help cursing.

However, his curses gave Lucas a reminder. He slammed the table hard and said, "That's right! As long as there is no such ship."

Everyone didn't understand what Lucas meant and looked at each other blankly.

However, Lucas had no idea of ​​​​explaining, but directly asked the man in charge of the warehouse: "I remember that this batch of goods entering the warehouse contains a batch of the latest small naval guns manufactured by the Third Arsenal. Now install those on our

How long does it take on the fastest speedboats?”

The warehouse manager immediately replied: "No need to install, just put it on the deck and fix it slightly,"

"That's good. You go immediately to pick up the things and load them on our speedboat." Lucas immediately made arrangements and said to other people in charge of the fleet: "Select the best among your people."

Good sailors, use those ships equipped with naval guns to intercept the sailboat and be sure to sink it before it gets close to the dock."

"You are crazy, you will anger the entire IRS!" People who understood Lucas's thoughts immediately shouted in shock.

However, Lucas seemed extremely calm and said: "You don't have to worry about this. The wind and waves on Lake Beiluk are so big and full of reefs and undertows. No matter how good the ship is, no matter how experienced the sailor is, something may happen to it, like this."
Chapter completed!