Her name was Shan, she worked as a dancer in a nightclub Canton (according to other sources - Hong Kong).She was beautiful, she was smart, and once she was incredibly lucky: she made a marriage proposal respectable gentleman by the name of Wong Kungkit.
This gentleman had served most of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek was incredibly rich.However, as a young wife found out later, he made his wealth through criminal.Wong Kunkgit engaged in trafficking and drugs, was associated with the "Brotherhood of the poor" - a powerful criminal organization, the activities of which it is impossible to read without a shudder: "Brothers" were kidnapped for ransom the children of wealthy parents, as part of the abducted children mutilated and sold a traveling circus.
In 1940, Wong Kunkgit left government service and began an active pirate activities on the Yangtze River.Then he moved into the South China Sea, where his men looted commercial and passenger vessels, belonging to different states.But in 1946, good luck (as is well known, for any adventurer luck - it's all or almost all) Wong changed - he was killed during the next pirate raid.
But it passed into the hands of his personality even more resolute, fearless and heartless than he - led criminal corporation got his widow, a woman who went down in history of piracy under the name Madame Wong.
Legend has it that it happened so.The two closest aides Wong came to the boudoir, Madame, to discuss with her, one of them will lead the business of the deceased owner.Madame sat in front of a dressing table, and seemed to be occupied only by their toilet.However, when finished his speech came and asked her to choose a worthy candidate for the post of head of the organization, Madam calmly said: "Unfortunately, the two of you, and the company needs a head ..." With these words, the woman turned to the guests - in her handsThere were two revolvers.Two shots rang out (or maybe because of the simultaneity they merged into one sound), and after a few minutes the guards carried out of the boudoir two corpses.
The moment when Madame led the deal, in the possession of the corporation was about one hundred and fifty vessels - junks, torpedo boats and gunboats.The ships have been equipped with the latest technology.Plans Madame was the acquisition of the submarine, but for some reason this plan was never carried out.
In 1947 Madame Wong declared itself robbery Dutch steamer "Van Hoyts" that came from Canton in Shantou.At night he was attacked by seven junks pirates boarded and robbed.In 1951, he shared the fate of the British steamer "Mallory".Pirate junk as if emerged from the water right in front of the ship, and to avoid a collision, the captain was forced to slow down on the pirates, in fact, expected: they quickly moored to the "Mallory", boarded the ship and threatened the team weaponcarried away all the valuables.When
thank Madame Wong has grown so much that the mere mention of her name was to instill in the hearts of the shipowners panic, she began to be used as a way to gain not only a robbery, but extortion.So, once the British shipping company in Hong Kong received a letter stating that their ship is still located port, after the sea is sure to be attacked, but you can avoid it - just to pay some pirates (of course, considerable) amount.And the deal was: Shipowners considered that, buying off, they will be less losses than if the ship is captured.
stop criminal activity Madame Wong could neither Hong Kong police nor even a special US military group created during the Korean War (when the Americans were simply forced to take action against pirates, as they often took possession of their ships with strategic goods).
particularly difficult to capture criminals that the police did not have any pictures of her, not only - no more or less sensible description of her appearance.In 1964, the police appointed a reward of 10,000 pounds to anyone who provides a photo of Madame Wong.
a month after it was officially announced, one of the police stations Macau received a letter."It will interest you, as regards madam Wong", - reads the inscription on the envelope.Inside were photos of two men - were killed and mutilated.By photo attached a note: "They tried to take a picture of Madame."
reason Madame inaccessibility to the authorities, some criminologists see that criminal corporation Madame Wong was built on the ancient traditions of Chinese secret societies.Unconditional submission to the leader, the iron discipline - that is characteristic of such organizations, treachery in them is unthinkable, sacred authority of the head (not in the figurative and in the literal sense: mystical element permeates all activities of this company).
However, it might not be so eager to neutralize Madame Wong gentlemen, the powers that be.Why is that?Yes, for example, because many of them could well be her people.Or because Madame could afford to bribe a decent size practically any official.
In 1960 Madame was openly taunt the police, sometimes appearing under false names in various rich receptions.The most famous story that happened in 1962 at social events held in the house of the Vice President of the Philippines Manuel Pelaez, where among the guests was a certain Madame Senkaku unusually gambling roulette.
About love Madame Wong gambling there were a lot of rumors and Mr. Pelaez jokingly remarked that his guest plays like she could play Madame Wong."And I have Madame Wong, - the woman said - Senkaku - that's my nickname."Guests laughed successful joke.A week later, Pelaez received from Macao following letter: "Thank you for the nice evening spent. Wong Senkaku".
Pelaez did not find in the city of Madame Senkaku and sent her request to Interpol, and Interpol but nothing could help him.Talking about the mysterious guest of the Vice-President led many to question not whether they were invited Madame Wong to their homes.However, Madam Wong had never been arrested.We can assume that she is still alive - a sort of grandmother, God dandelion.It is time to put an end.But ...
... ruthless killer, not to recognize any moral laws - why I decided to write it about her?Perhaps the point is that Madame Wong lived, listening only to the voice that we - the honest and good citizens - are struggling trying to silence - a voice that says, "I want it! At any cost!"
ashamed to admit, but I'm a little jealous of her!And you?Listen to yourself.
Emilia Galagan
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