A Red Dead Redemption Story

Chapter 317 Smart people know how to choose

After saying goodbye to Vera, Arthur wanted to go directly to Linda so that she would stop spreading rumors about him, but he was stopped by Malloy on the way.

"Arthur, the person you asked me to date is already waiting for you."

"Okay, let's deal with it first. By the way, what is his name?" Arthur asked Malloy

Malloy didn't wonder why Arthur wanted to chat with him when he didn't even know his name. After all, Arthur today was completely different from the wanted gangster back then. He said:
"Alan, Alan Macdonald. He's a smart guy, by the way, so you can say it straight."

Regarding Malloy's reminder, Arthur opened the door and said:
"Hopefully he is."

Inside the house, Alan McDonald saw Malloy and Arthur coming in. He stood up, showed a warm smile, and said hello:
"Chief Malloy, Mr. Morgan."

"Alan, can I call you that?" Arthur said.

Although Allen was a little surprised, he still smiled and nodded and said:

"Of course, Mr. Morgan, when I heard Sheriff Malloy said that you were looking for me, I thought I was going to be in some trouble? Now it seems that my worries are unnecessary?"

Arthur was willing to call him by his first name, which was a good sign.

Arthur looked at Malloy, and after giving him a cigarette, he lit one himself.

Then, after indicating whether Allen smoked and was rejected, Arthur said in an uncertain tone:
"This is hard to say. Allen, Chief Malloy told me that you are a smart man. I'm not sure if this is true, but I hope it is true."

Hearing Arthur's words, Allen put away his smile and said seriously:

"Smart or not, I only know that I am a law-abiding person. Mr. Morgan, if you have anything, you might as well just say it."

Arthur's speech was not fast, but his tone was very firm:

"Of course, of course, we are all law-abiding people, aren't we? But there are always some things that cannot be controlled by the law, such as you, and your small group of Scots. Next, You can take it as the president of the New Hanover Cattlemen's Association. Listen, I don't care what conflicts you have with the local ranchers. I don't care who you are. Today, between me and After you talk, I hope you all will stop these little tricks.”

"Mr. Morgan, first of all, you need to know that I respect you very much, but the things here are probably not as simple and easy as you imagined."

Hearing this, Arthur chuckled and said:

"Can I understand that you are rejecting me?" "No, I am not rejecting me, Mr. Morgan..."

Before Allen could finish his explanation, Arthur raised his hand to interrupt him, then put out the cigarette. He leaned forward on the chair, looked at Allen and said:

"Since you didn't reject me, then from my personal standpoint, I still have a few words to talk to you."

"All ears." Allen sat up straight seriously. To a certain extent, you may not necessarily listen to what Sheriff Malloy said today, but you absolutely must not listen to what the man in front of you said. Despise him, after all, every Scotsman living here knows that MacLeody is still 'missing'.

No matter what Allen thought, Arthur continued to say according to his own thoughts:
"Valentin is an open and inclusive city. Animal husbandry is its pillar. I like this city. Whether it is a rancher or a shepherd like you, for me and for Valentine, you all give this to me. Each town brings its own value, which is a fact that everyone must admit. However, no matter who of you wants to live a comfortable and stable life in Valentine, you must abide by Valentine's rules, even if they are not stipulated by law, remember, rules are rules. Once you cross the line, someone needs to re-emphasize to you what the rules are."

What Arthur said was not straightforward, it could even be called euphemism, but Allen could understand the implication.

Malloy sat aside and smoked his cigarette. Arthur's words could be said to have entered his heart. He recalled the first time he met Arthur, the one who, along with Black, carried the members of the O'Drisco gang to force him. After breaking up with O'Drisco, to be honest, Malloy didn't know whether he should lament the flight of time or lament that Arthur had grown up too fast.

Today's Valentine is like Arthur's back garden in Malloy's eyes, but Arthur is different from the Gray family who also treat Rhodes Town as their back garden. Arthur did not directly intervene in it. With every aspect of the town under his control, his way of controlling Valentine was more subtle and clever.

If you really want to think about it carefully, in terms of law enforcement power, Arthur is controlled by Malloy. In terms of economy, just as Arthur said, the livestock industry is the lifeblood of Valentine, Morris Livestock Auction House, New Hanover Livestock Association, these two, one is in charge of production, the other is in charge of sales, and thus controls the lifeline of the economy.

As for people's livelihood, or reputation among the townspeople, a New Hanover charity group not only spends a lot of money, but also has various charity activities and assistance for the poor, and it's not just that, even for the upper class The gentry was also integrated by Arthur's game...

It can only be said that if you don’t think about it carefully, you may not notice such a fact. Let us exaggerate a little, that is, if Arthur stomps his foot on Valentine now, the whole Valentine will shake in cooperation. shake.

In the same way, Alan, who is now sitting opposite Arthur, has also settled in Valentine for a while. He can also understand this truth. This is why, although he is very clear about Macleody's so-called The disappearance was probably done by Arthur, but he still showed enough respect for Arthur.

"Mr. Morgan, I understand what you said, and I fully agree with them, but..."

Without giving Allen a chance to say but, Arthur interrupted directly:

"I don't want to hear anything. But since you agree, the next thing is very simple. I will give you two choices. The first one is that I will give you a committee position in the New Hanover Livestock Association so that you can represent The interests of your gang speak before the association, and the next I will banish all you Scotch shepherds.”

Arthur did not explain the difference between the two options to Allen, nor did he prove to Allen whether he could do it.

No matter how you think about it, smart people should know how to choose this kind of multiple-choice question, right?
(End of this chapter)