In fact, when Xiao Simao annexed the territory of Li Manlin, Li Manlin did not take immediate measures to resist. On the contrary, the man chose to endure it for a while and wait until the time is ripe to fight back.

Xiao Simao and Li Manlin were both underworld leaders in Taiyuan at that time, and the contradiction between them originated from the territorial dispute. After Xiao Simao annexed Li Manlin's territory, Li Manlin was very angry about it and vowed to retaliate and raze Xiao Simao's territory. However, because Xiao Simao was stronger than Li Manlin, Li Manlin at that time could not easily confront Xiao Simao.

Therefore, although Li Manlin expressed dissatisfaction with Xiao Simao's behavior, he did not take immediate action. On the contrary, this man chose to wait, hoping to fight back with his own strength at some point in the future. This also reflected the common phenomenon of the underworld in China at that time, that is, when faced with powerful opponents, they often chose to endure for a period of time and wait for opportunities.