Don't know about that, the two sides were already at it, and Joey Chang Jr was made underboss to try to keep Merlino & Mikes side happy. A few guys were killed before that occurred, most were Stanfa consolidating power, but 1 or 2 of the earlier ones are attributed by plenty to the Merlino camp. There was a period of peace in which Merlino & I believe Mikey Chang as well, was made. An attempt was then made on Mikey Changs life when sent the hostilities back in motion and to a turning point, which was the war.