"Bring my permit!" the robber shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Of course, this is your evidence!" Gordon shrugged and started the car.
Compared with this robbery permit, Gordon is more curious that this man has obviously been caught by himself, but there is no panic at all on his face, and he even has a bullshit permit in his mood?
Where does this man get his confidence?
Is it possible that he still hopes that someone will come to save him?
Gordon and Harvey exchanged glances. Over such a long period of time, the two parties have developed quite a tacit understanding and can understand each other's meaning without speaking.
Both of them were on alert.
Although the two people's police cars have never been robbed, it does not mean that Gotham criminals dare not rob police cars. On the contrary, some police cars escorting important gang figures are often robbed...
Is this robber an important figure?
Soon, the two people returned to the Gotham police station.
Contrary to what Gordon expected, there were no unexpected incidents along the way and it was very peaceful.
The next process is naturally the interrogation stage.
Gordon did not put much effort into interrogating the robber. On the contrary, the robber was very cooperative.
Almost Gordon just started by asking a question, and the robber poured beans through a bamboo tube, telling everything he knew about the situation.
Gordon finally knows what's going on.
It also completely shattered the last bit of luck in his heart.
This robbery license was indeed issued by Cobblepot, but it was not issued for free.
But you need to spend money to buy it!
This robbery permit was purchased by the robber with $100,000 in savings!
Gordon's previous guess came true!
Cobblepot issued a new regulation not long ago. On his territory, only those with a license can carry out criminal activities, and they cannot suffer retaliation and pursuit from Cobblepot.
According to the robber's confession, the relevant criminal licenses issued by Cobblepot are not just robbery licenses.
A robbery license, a license to sell arms, a license to sell flour...
Various criminal industries, all included!
The price of each license is also different, and different prices are charged according to profit and scale.
In some lucrative industries such as flour and arms, a license can even be sold for tens of millions!
At the same time, Cobblepot must pay 70% of the "criminal income tax" every time he obtains profits from crime...
However, the specific price of those licenses was beyond the reach of this robber.
After all, he is just the most inconspicuous and at the bottom of the entire Gotham underground world.
Speaking of which, this matter has something to do with Gordon.
When Cobblepot formulated new rules for the underground world, such high license fees and 70% tax would naturally be resisted by underground gangs.
Although the remaining 30% of the net profit is enough for these gangs to survive, no one thinks that the money is too much, and the 30% profit is only enough to maintain the survival of the gangs, not enough to make their gangs grow.
However, all opposition voices disappeared after the collapse of one of the gangs called Wild Wolf Gang.
This Wild Wolf Gang usually does flour business, and the backstage... is none other than Officer Fras from the Gotham police station.
Cobblepot ordered his men to massacre Wild Wolf Gang, and Fras was caught by Gordon at that time and sent to prison.
Only then did Gordon understand why Cobblepot had handed over all of Fras's information and criminal evidence to him a few days ago!
It turns out that I want to use my own hands to get rid of him!
But these are not important anymore. Compared with being tricked by Cobblepot, Gordon cares more about what he should do next!
Things were getting serious, more serious than he had expected.
Don't just focus on the immediate future, look into the long term and open up the picture! ——This is what Gordon learned from Li Wei when he was at Arkham Asylum.
Cobblepot issues these criminal certificates. Although nothing can be seen in the short term, in the long run.
This is the criminal power of the entire Gotham underground world being organized!
Although criminal behavior has not been legalized in Gotham, there is not much left!
Properly arranging the scope of activities for each licensed criminal organization can avoid fighting between gangs and criminal organizations, and even collect taxes. This is simply another city hall in the underground world!
Moreover, compared with the Gotham City government office, the gangsters of Cobblepot are obviously more dominant.
After all, if you don't follow the orders of the city hall, you may just lose your job, but those gangsters in the underground world will really lose their lives if they dare to disobey Cobblepot's orders!
Which one is more important is clear at a glance.
He is more dominant than the previous Gotham underground overlords!
Although Gordon is very aware of the seriousness brought by these licenses, he really can't think of any good way to deal with it for the time being.
After all, Cobblepot's current sphere of influence covers the entire Gotham, and the robber he caught, few people in Gotham even know his name...
If Gordon knew that the current policies implemented by Cobblepot came from the suggestions made by Li Wei to Cobblepot after he left Arkham that day.
He will definitely regret leaving early.
They were all taught by the same master, so they can't break the moves!
Moreover, it is obvious that Cobblepot is a direct disciple, and he is only a registered disciple...
Just when Gordon was scratching his head about what to do next.
Suddenly a motorcade stopped in front of the Gotham police station.
The car driving at the front is none other than Rolls-Royce, which Cobblepot inherited from Falcone.
Butch got down from the driver's seat and opened the door respectfully. Cobblepot, who was wearing a customized suit, got out of the car, leaning on a civilized staff and stepping on a pair of Renekton leather shoes.
As Cobblepot stepped out of the car door, the convoy that had been following behind also stopped. The car door opened, and a group of gang members armed with various arms and weapons got out of the car.
"Let's go, Butch, go to the Gotham police station." Cobblepot looked up at the Gotham police station's plaque and said with a smile.
Although it has only been less than a week since he re-established the new rules of the Gotham underground world.
However, in just this week, the cash income brought to him far exceeded that of the previous half year!
It is true that part of the cash income comes from the issuance of criminal business licenses, but after excluding this part, the remaining "criminal income tax" far exceeds the previous normal revenue!
Not only has the capital chain that was almost broken before been reconnected, but there is also a lot of surplus, which has led to Cobblepot now changing from gun to gun, completely bidding farewell to the embarrassing situation of becoming King of Gotham!
Of course, even though he is rich now and his strength has expanded again, Cobblepot is not fooling around. He feels that he can compete with or overwhelm Li Wei.
On the contrary, it only increased my awe for Li Wei.
Because he discovered one thing, that is, after the implementation of these new rules, it will be more conducive for him to rule the Gotham underground world!
After paying 70% of the "criminal income tax", those gangs have no extra money to recruit people, buy arms, and strengthen themselves.
And he himself can use the money to continue to increase his strength.
Under the circumstances, the gap in strength between other gangsters and his Oswald family will only become wider and wider.
It is completely impossible to recreate a drama similar to his counterattack in the future!
Just a suggestion can achieve such a terrible effect. Cobblepot feels that he can't see through Li Wei more and more.
He is obviously just the director of a lunatic asylum!
Even Cobblepot is not sure now whether Li Wei made those suggestions intentionally or unintentionally.
And whether there is any deeper meaning in it that I have not understood...
Except for being suspicious of Dean Li Wei.
Cobblepot naturally knows what he is here for.
As Cobblepot walked towards the Gotham police station, Butch behind him also waved to the gangsters.
Those gangster boys also took steps to keep up with Cobblepot.
The large group of gangsters walking out on the street has attracted the attention of passers-by. They stopped and looked this way.
Even the police officers in the police station noticed the movement here, looking through the windows of the police station at the approaching Cobblepot and the gang members behind him.
Although Cobblepot's limping steps were a little funny, no one could laugh.
At this time, Cobblepot had begun to take on the aura of a superior. All the police officers had an absurd idea and their nerves became tense.
Cobblepot Shouldn't he want to lead his men to storm the police station?
No wonder they think so. In fact, during the previous tenure of King of Gotham Falcone, Victor once led people to attack the police station.
It's funny to say that in many cases, the firepower of the Gotham police station is not as strong as that of the gangs, and no gangs dare to fight with all their might.
Never use the standards of gangs in other cities to measure the city of Gotham, whether it is courage or madness...
Fortunately, the next scene calmed down the tense nerves of the police officers a little.
Cobblepot When he stepped on the steps in front of the police station, he stopped.
A group of heavily armed gang members behind him also stopped and moved in unison.
After Cobblepot spent a lot of money, even the gang members who were usually unorganized and undisciplined became willing to abide by discipline.
"Butch, you take someone to wait for me outside, and I can go in by myself." Cobblepot tilted his head and said to Butch.
"Boss, why don't I go in with you..." Butch said worriedly, "I heard that that person was arrested by Gordon."
"It's because Gordon caught me that I came here in person." Cobblepot smiled and shook his head, "Don't worry, Gordon doesn't dare to do anything to me. If something unexpected happens, aren't you still out there?"
Since his boss had said so, Butch naturally couldn't say anything more, but he had made up his mind that if the Gotham Police Department really dared to attack the boss, then he would lead his men in and massacre the entire Gotham Police Department.
Cobblepot smiled and walked into the Gotham police station alone...
When Cobblepot walked into the Gotham police station with a smile, the police officers at the Gotham police station were silent.
Although no one knows what Cobblepot, the underground king, is doing here, the heavily armed gang members outside the police station can tell that it is definitely not a good thing.
Looking at the silent police station lobby, Cobblepot stood up straight, holding a civilized stick in his hand with an arrogant smile on his face.
"Gentlemen and ladies, please introduce yourselves. My name is Cobblepot·Oswald!"
The police station hall continued to remain silent. Now in the entire Gotham, no one knew that the location of King of Gotham had changed hands.
"Don't be nervous, everyone. I'm not here to cause trouble today. I'm just here to talk to your director about something. Is there any kind person who can inform your director now?"
Cobblepot continued.
At this time, there was finally movement in the police station lobby.
A police officer raised his hand weakly, "Mr. Cobblepot, I'd better go to the director and talk to him."
Cobblepot glanced at him, smiled and nodded, like a gentleman.
"Very well, I'll trouble you, Mr. Police Officer."
If you just look at Cobblepot's smile and polite words, it's hard to tell that he is the king of Gotham's underground world.
But the police officers present did not think so. They knew very well that many people died at the hands of this moody King of Gotham.
It will be too late when you find out he is rude...
Until the director received the notice, came out of the office, and brought Cobblepot to the director's office with some respect.
The silence was broken again in the lobby of the police station, and the police officers were whispering.
"Eh? Thomas, why did you say Boss Cobblepot came to the police station?"
"What else could it be? It must have been caused by that Gordon. Didn't he just arrest a robber with a robbery permit?"
"Probably not. He's just an unknown robber. It's enough to send one of his men over. As for asking boss Cobblepot to come over in person?"