The Ups and Downs of the Northeastern Underworld

In the arena of the 1980s and 1990s, people were humane, straightforward, and loyal. - Qiangzi (Zhang Qiang): two years older, a son from the factory area, daring to fight and charge, hot-tempered, unable to do things without thinking, absolutely loyal to Li Jianguo, and the number one thug around him; - San'er (Wang San): well-informed, knowledgeable, understanding of people and worldly affairs, eloquent, responsible for inquiring about information, smoothing relationships, and taking care of favors, and is the think tank of the team. 3. Starting in the world: Start by helping the self-employed in the old street to look after street stalls, catch up with troublemakers, and rob night market stalls to earn hard money. Gradually, you gather a few down-and-out young men to guard one-third of an acre in the old street. You do not bully ordinary people, but deal with the gangsters who come from outside to grab the territory. 4. Conflict escalated: He was fighting for territory with his eldest brother Zhao Laogui in the Zhanqian area. The other party pressed forward step by step, smashing stalls and beating his subordinates. Li Jianguo was forced to have no choice but to lead his men to fight back. He struck too hard and caused serious injuries to others. Prison situation: prison torture, human heart purgatory (emphasis added) 1. First experience of being imprisoned: Being imprisoned in a local suburban prison, with high walls, barbed wire, dusty prison uniforms, cold shops, fixed daily schedules, and poor meals. The prison is strictly hierarchical, the jungle is strong, and there is no dignity.