money player

Chapter 190 Monopoly on legitimate violence
Wherever there are people, there are Chinese, and wherever there are Chinese, there are gamblers, and Manhattan Chinatown is no exception. There are also people running Chinese flower stalls here. Just now, Xian Yaowen bought 18 numbers in a grocery store and wanted to test his understanding of the Chinese at this time. Do the local Chinese understand this?

After all, the operating rules of the Zihua stall are based on statistics. The numbers drawn are those that are bought by the least or even no one. When he bought the numbers, he entered the mainstream thinking of the Chinese here. Once he wins, it means that his understanding is still there. not enough.

Drinking shows one's character, and gambling shows one's humanity. Gambling is the purest human nature of a person. When gambling, one's unwillingness and greed will be clearly seen.

At this time, he was holding a tabloid in his hand, looking at the "flower-titled pictures" published on it, thinking about the analytical angles of the Chinese here, listing them one by one, and then examining them one by one.

Suddenly, his vision went dark and he felt a sense of oppression.

Looking up, he saw a white man approaching his window, leaning his head to look down. Opposite him, Qi Longque had his waist hunched up, his upper body bent down, and his invisible hand must be stretching towards his calf.

He gave Qi Longque a "no" look, and when he looked away, he glanced at the white man's waist. The police badge and a Smith & Wesson Victory Model were clearly visible. Needless to say what the white man's identity was.

The white man looked at the street for a while, then turned back and smiled playfully at Xian Yaowen, "It's a crazy world, ah."

Xian Yaowen responded with a playful smile, "The world has always been so crazy, Sheriff, you don't have to apologize for your behavior just now."

"Wow." The white man pretended to be suddenly enlightened, but he sat down on the chair next to Xian Yaowen, lit a cigarette, and exhaled the white smoke with one sentence, "Am I disturbing you?"

Xian Yaowen took out the cigar case and put it on the dining table. He prepared the cigar in an orderly manner and held it in his mouth. He lit the fire and took a puff. The smoke slowly came out of his mouth. He raised his hand to fan the smoke in front of his face, and then put the cigar away. On the ashtray.

He moved his butt so that he was facing the white man.

"What's your name, Sheriff?"

"You can call me Sheriff Dudka." The white man and Xian Yaowen looked at each other as if they were looking at prey.

"Oh, Dudka, Eastern European last name, I guess the Sheriff is Polish."

"So? You want to call me an ignorant Pole?" Dudka gave Xian Yaowen a provocative look.

Xian Yaowen shrugged, "No, I am an educated person."

Picking up the cigar and taking a puff, Xian Yaowen held it in his hand and pointed to the street, "Dudka, we might as well be more direct. I can guess that you belong to the Fifth Precinct and are mainly responsible for these streets. Whether you are interested in me or If you are interested in my partner, I just want to tell you that neither he nor I belong here, and we are not the stinky onions outside, so don’t try to interfere with us."

[Stinky (foreign) onions = bottom workers, because bottom workers do dirty and smelly work. When they get off work, they take off their clothes layer by layer and they still stink (the smell of stains and sweat) , this word is usually extended to low-level people who are easy to bully. ]
"you sure?"

"Yeah."

"you sure?"

Xian Yaowen frowned and said, "I don't want to answer a second time."

"No." Dudka hurriedly shook the ash that was about to fall into the ashtray, "I mean stinky onions."

"Ah, this." Xian Yaowen raised his brows and put the cigar on the ashtray again, "Do you know the Catlian Restaurant in the West Village?"

"Yeah."

"I have a magazine store on the third floor. You are welcome to come over at any time. Adam, Adam Hepburn." After saying that, Xian Yaowen removed his gaze, the focus in his eyes disappeared, and his eyes softened.

On the contrary, Dudka's eyes became sharp and he stared at Xian Yaowen's face for five seconds. Suddenly, the smile lines at the corners of his mouth blurred, "Andre."

"OK, Andre, do you want to have dinner together?"

"No." Dudka understood Xian Yaowen's intention to see off the guests. He stood up and said politely: "I wish you a pleasant meal. I'll take my leave first."

"Goodbye."

When Andre walked away, Qi Longque said: "Sir, this foreign devil has a strong evil spirit. He has been a soldier, so he is not an ordinary soldier."

"Not surprising, this Polish guy has a scar on his left cheek. I suspect it was left behind after being bitten by a cryptid. He probably fought in Burma or the Pacific Islands. Ma Run, use the worst weapon. Fight the hardest battle.”

Xian Yaowen stroked his chin and said: "I guess I can see the problem from your eyes. Tomorrow we will go to the optical shop. You can wear a pair of plain glasses first. When I return to Hong Kong, I will find you an acting teacher. You can learn from it." How to control the expression on your face."

Qi Longque showed a bitter look, "Do I still want to learn acting?"

Xian Yaowen chuckled lightly and said: "Let me tell you some historical stories. During the Spring and Autumn Period, the princes of various countries annexed each other and frequently launched wars. It should be the most turbulent era, but it was not the case. War fighting at that time was different from now. It was not about killing. Purpose.

Before going to war, the two parties who want to fight will make an appointment in advance, that is, write a letter of challenge, and will not engage in the trick of attacking the enemy unprepared in Sun Tzu's Art of War.

The process of announcing a fight is very civilized. For example, if you and I want to start a fight, I will go to your house with gifts, and you will bring out the good wine and food from the bottom of the box to entertain us. The two of us sit together and talk. Negotiate with a smile.

Make an appointment first. First of all, it is definitely not possible during the farming season, nor is it suitable for weddings or weddings. You should choose a day when everyone is free and in the mood. The time has been determined, and the location for the war is usually chosen in the wild areas at the border between the two countries, where it will not disturb the people or destroy crops.

The time and place have been decided, and the number of people has to be agreed upon. The number of people dispatched by both parties must be the same, so that no one can take advantage of the other.

On the day of the fight, both sides began to assemble their troops. The participants could not be civilians or slaves. There would be no barbaric fights like those in the Roman Arena. Only the lowest-level adult noble men could participate, which was what was previously called 'Shi'.

The warriors and soldiers we are talking about now come from here.

When the troops are assembled, all the soldiers must stand on the chariots. There are not many tricks in the formation, they are just lined up, one chariot facing another. The formation of chariots is more troublesome. If one side moves slowly, the other side has to wait.

After the fight begins, the tanks of both sides can only fight with the tank on the opposite side. They cannot stray and hit other tanks. Moreover, they can only hit the tank but not the person. If someone is injured, it is a violation, and the fighting must be stopped to let the other side's soldiers go. Heal.

The way to win is not to kill all the enemies, but to destroy all the opponent's chariots. When the losing side retreats, the winning side will not pursue it. It can chase them if they want, but they can only chase them fifty steps at most.

This was the way war was fought in the past, and it was more civilized than gamblers playing cards today. "

After stopping to take two puffs of his cigar, Xian Yaowen continued: "Before the middle of World War I, throughout the period of the Empire on which the sun never sets, in every war that Britain participated in, the mortality rate of nobles was higher than that of civilian soldiers. The nobles basically served as officers, the most dangerous position They are all led by nobles, charging ahead and retreating behind. For them, responsibility and honor are more important than life.

This is the aristocratic spirit that is almost invisible now. I won’t analyze the causes and human nature behind the changes in the way of warfare. These issues are a bit complicated and cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences.

Napoleon once said, 'Every soldier should have a marshal's scepter in his backpack.' What he meant by this was to encourage every soldier on the battlefield to have a big picture and vision, and to think like a general.

It means that while soldiers are allowed to serve as cannon fodder and die, they must also take the role of the marshal and consider issues from the marshal's perspective.

There is a German Max Weber who wrote a book "Politics as a Profession". There is this sentence in the book: The state is a state that claims to have a monopoly on the legitimate use of violence to maintain law and order, and can put it into practice. entity.

To put it simply, within a certain territory, those who monopolize the use of legitimate violence...well, groups, gangs, societies, private parties, it turns out it can be anything, it doesn't matter, the hero does not care about his origin, as long as he monopolizes legitimate violence Use it and a country is formed.

The state is a virtual concept, it is not a concrete thing. The power to justify violence is actually in the hands of the government. In a certain sense, it can also be said to be in the hands of political parties.

Precisely because it controls the only legitimate violence, the government or political party is qualified to establish rules, which are the so-called laws. With legal support, it can collect taxes from the people under its rule. "

Xian Yaowen pointed to a dish on the table that the waiter had just brought, "Let's just say that this braised goose is made from Chaozhou... I forgot which hometown it comes from. In short, this kind of goose is called lion head goose, and its The head looks very much like a lion's head, and it tastes very delicious, but it is also very expensive. Money is tight, so we eat some goose wings, foie gras, and goose heads to enjoy when we return to Hong Kong.

If this dish were in Sichuan more than 20 years ago, starting from Gomiao, dozens or even hundreds of exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes could be established. However, the warlords in Sichuan still wanted to face shame. They did not go so far with the taxes. It just allows the people of Sichuan to pay taxes in advance that they will not be able to escape in the next few years. "

Xian Yaowen pointed at himself and then at Qi Longque, "For business, you followed me around various countries. You saw many things in your eyes, but in fact, you couldn't understand many things I did? "

Qi Longque nodded.

“To sum up, it’s very simple. One is to start business, the other is to pay less tax in the future that can be described as just, and the third is to prevent people who have the right to use legitimate violence from coveting.

Fairness is one of the characteristics of theoretical law, but there has never been a fair law in this world. From the formulation to the implementation of legal provisions, it is full of selfishness, greed, hypocrisy, favoritism, and prejudice.

Past life experience has told us that when the law wants to judge us, we can’t avoid it when we are caught, but when we ask for justice from the law..."

Xian Yaowen spread his hands, "If you want to turn this situation around, the best way is to monopolize legitimate violence. If there were opportunities a few years ago in many countries, it is not possible now. It is very difficult. The success rate is too low. It is not worth it." Trying to do the next best thing, we can pursue a stake and become a member of the ruling class.

Of course, there is still the possibility of monopolizing legitimate violence in some small countries that are not worth mentioning. There are a string of bright pearls scattered in the vast Pacific Ocean, and Maulu is one of them.

Maulu is located on a coral island in the central Pacific. The island is 12 miles long, 8 miles wide, and covers an area of ​​31650 acres. It is very small. The island still lacks fresh water. Apart from guano that can be used to make fertilizer, it has no resources. As for the population, it is about There are three or four thousand.

The advantage is that it was once a sovereign country, and its geographical location is not dangerous and does not have much strategic significance. This prevents major powers from taking advantage of it.

It was previously occupied by the Japs, and later by Australia. It was placed under United Nations trusteeship three years ago, and the specific power is in the hands of Australia.

Because the ownership of the guano on the island is in the hands of the British, Mauru is a piece of cake to Australia. With some mediation, Mauru's independence can be achieved without paying a high price.

To us, Maulu is a cup of nectar. As long as we take down Maulu's monopoly of legitimate violence, we will have a way out. After all, many of the things we have done and are about to do are easily subject to legal judgment. If something worse happens in the future, you can go to Maolu to change your appearance.

In addition, when we can do things on behalf of the will of a country, no matter how small the country is, as long as it is a sovereign country, many things that cannot be done or are difficult to do now will become simpler. "

Xian Yaowen pointed at Qi Longque, "Let's just say that you may become Maolu's Minister of Defense in the future, and wear the five-star general title like MacArthur. If you want, the medal can be hung from your head to your shoes and crotch. It can also hang seventeen or eighteen pieces."

Qi Longque burst into laughter.

"Don't laugh. You still have the possibility to command the Maolu army, land, sea and air force, establish an Asian theater, an African theater, and dispatch the 114th Group Army, the 386th Group Army, a total of more than twenty commanders, commanders, brigade commanders, regimental commanders, and battalion and company squads. The brave and skilled warriors started the battle of 'saving gold' in the evil Ghana.

Gold is created equal, and every gram of gold has the right to choose and be chosen. You and I must do our best to save gold from the sea of ​​suffering, and be worthy of the discerning eye for gold. "

If it weren't for the wrong occasion, Qi Longque would definitely laugh out loud. Xian Yaowen's serious jokes were so funny that he couldn't help but laugh, and it was very hard to suppress his laughter.

Xian Yaowen picked up a piece of foie gras with his chopsticks and put it into his mouth to chew carefully. When Qi Longque regained his composure, he changed his slightly frivolous tone and said solemnly: "My starting point is not high, yours We started from a lower base, had no wealth, and had a mother with tuberculosis. Fortunately, our journey has been smooth. Since the last trip to London, you have been allocated 15 Hong Kong dollars. I have invested this money. Jinji Commercial Bank, maybe two years, maybe three years, your shares will give you at least 150 million Hong Kong dollars. Let’s talk about it later.

Then there is the 2 ringgit in Singapore. Speaking of which, you have a total of 18 Hong Kong dollars in assets. You are already a rich man. If you want to be rich, you can use the money to buy a building like me and live in it by yourself. The fourth floor and the other three floors are rented out. The monthly rent saved can be enough for a family of three to eat and drink;
There are still more than 8 yuan that can be used to start some small businesses, such as tea restaurants and grocery stores. It won't make a big fortune, but there is no possibility of losing a penny. Marry a wife, have a few children, and that's it for a lifetime of stability. past. "

He picked up the serving chopsticks and placed a goose wing on Qi Longque's plate. He relighted the extinguished cigar and took a puff. He looked out the window and said, "I didn't ask for your opinion about the money last time, nor did I give it to you directly. Explain, put the money directly into Jinji Trading Co., you guys, you probably don’t understand, and maybe you think I didn’t give the money to you.

After listening to what I said before, have you become less skeptical? "

Qi Longque swallowed the goose wing meat in his mouth and said sincerely: "I really didn't believe it at first. My husband helped us settle my mother, took care of our food and drink, and also got a good salary every month. If I don't give it, We won’t say anything when we split the money.

Later, after staying with my husband for a long time, my mind changed. I felt that he would definitely give it to me if he said he would. "

Xian Yaowen turned back and nodded, "Very good, thank you for your trust. I didn't give you a chance to choose because I had to employ people and I didn't want you to leave just yet. Besides, I didn't think that a small rich man could lead a peaceful life." An Wen, I don’t need to say anything more about this now. I will continue to talk about the key points.

Suppose you have 800 million Hong Kong dollars. You may live well all the time, or you may only live well for a period of time, and you may become addicted to drugs or be cheated, stolen, or robbed, and the money will be gone soon. And if you are used to spending money, and you go back to the days when you have no money, you simply cannot accept it, and you will commit suicide or go crazy, and the ending will be bleak.

why?
Because you lack understanding of money and the ability to control large sums of money, it is the so-called person who does not deserve wealth and will lose something. A person's virtue and blessings should match his social status and economic status. If his virtue is insufficient, To support the wealth or status he possesses, then this person will definitely lose something.

You can regard the Secretary of Defense and five-star general just now as a joke, but in fact it is not that far away. In the near future, there is a great chance that someone around me will be able to sit in that seat, and that person may not necessarily be you.

If virtue is not matched, there will be disaster. If you want to sit in a high position, you must have matching knowledge reserves and skills.

Follow me, it goes without saying that I will not only give you financial advice, but also reasonable financial advice, so that your assets will increase day by day, but you need to fight for a high position by yourself, and you have to stuff more knowledge into your mind. Get yourself as close to the top as possible.

Maybe everything is in vain..."

Xian Yaowen knocked on his temple, "Your brain cannot support you to perform multi-line tasks, and your focus is on martial arts training, and you have no time to take care of other things. You can only stay with me as a bodyguard for the rest of your life. The high position is far away from you." distant.

However, mastering more knowledge will enrich your spiritual life and help you find a better wife. The children you give birth to will be healthier and smarter. With the family wealth you left behind, your children will have a higher starting point and a better life. With wealth and virtue, everything is possible.

The above is my answer to your rhetorical question "I still want to learn acting". Next, I enjoy this wonderful dinner while you absentmindedly think about your life. If you are too busy, you might as well fantasize about your Sicilian girl. Whether you are tall or not, your skin is fair or not, and you have a pleasant dinner. "

After finishing speaking, Xian Yaowen put the newspaper in the right place, picked up chopsticks and enjoyed his dinner, while Qi Longque, as he thought, was eating absentmindedly and his mind kept spinning.

(End of this chapter)