The Qinghe Gang has developed so extensively not only because they have backing from above, but also because they have talented people within the gang and their management is more stringent compared to other smaller gangs.
For instance, the Qinghe Gang does not recruit just anyone. They only take in young and robust people with no illness or injuries, providing food and accommodation, along with a monthly stipend.
And naturally, this money comes from oppressing the common folk.
In previous years, as members of the Qinghe Gang, life was fairly decent.
However, in recent years, disasters and chaos have been frequent.
Life has become difficult for the people, and equally hard for the Qinghe Gang, but the money that must be paid in reverence to those above cannot be reduced.
To sustain operations, the Qinghe Gang can only cut expenses, reduce stipends for gang members, and increase exploitation underneath.
