Hong Kong Island Old Events

Governor Ge Hongliang was sitting in his office, having a meeting with several members of the Government Affairs Bureau. No matter how chaotic the streets were outside, from the perspective of the Hong Kong Governor, it was still a scabies problem. As long as the international situation did not change and the north did not send troops southward, there would be no problems with the colonial government's rule.

The struggles of the Hong Kong Island Police Force and the opinions of the citizens below are all driven by the middle and lower classes for their own benefit. The interests are ultimately in the hands of the Hong Kong Governor's Government. As long as the Hong Kong Governor is willing to let go of his interests and improve some Chinese rights and interests, the riots can be settled in minutes.

Furthermore, where in the British colonies was there no unrest? As long as the turmoil on Hong Kong Island does not affect the political power, everything can be left to the people below to resolve. Because the Hong Kong Governor has more important things to deal with, each of which involves urban planning.

The ancestral family may not use public security as its political achievements, but the development of the colonies and the taxes paid as its political achievements. Generally speaking, no matter how chaotic the police force is, it does not threaten the Hong Kong government. After all, so far, the police force is still controlled by British forces.

But when the secretary came to inform the police commissioner of the call, the Governor had to let the MPs take a break, return to his desk, pick up the phone, and said loudly: "Sir Mai, I am in a meeting, what can I do?"

"Mr. Governor, the illegal assembly in the Central area has expanded to more than 5,000 people. The number of people participating in the rallies across Hong Kong exceeds 20,000. It is expected that as many as 50,000 people will participate before tonight." McIntosh exaggerated. Hostile, he said in a serious tone: "In addition, more than 500 people have been injured at the scene, many of whom are British. The medical team collected seven bodies in Wan Chai, including five British, one American, and one Canadian."

"The specific circumstances are unknown. Many Chinese police officers were involved, and a shootout occurred in the Wan Chai area. I feel that this case is no longer a simple illegal assembly, but a premeditated and organized riot!"

"I propose to activate a special state, declare a special state order, and put Hong Kong Island on alert."

The special status order can only be signed by the Governor of Hong Kong and is one of the Governor's highest powers. Once the special status order is signed, the police force will gain great operational autonomy. The "alert" status alone allows the Commissioner of Police to bypass the two deputy commissioners and directly mobilize police officers from all departments.

Therefore, when faced with special status orders, the Governor of Hong Kong must be very cautious and will never sign a special status order easily unless absolutely necessary.

Everyone is extremely sensitive to dividing power.

Moreover, once the special status order is signed, the Governor must reach an agreement with the police force before it can be cancelled. It is not that the law requires the governor to apply for approval from the police force, but once the power is delegated, he must seek the other party's opinion if he wants to take it back. Otherwise, the Hong Kong government A conflict with the police force would really shake the foundation of the rule.

"Is the matter so serious?" The Hong Kong Governor frowned and fell into deep thought.

But McIntosh said: "Yes, sir, the Chinese in the police force have a clear bias against the troublemakers. The Nanyang parade incident a hundred days ago has been repeated. The best way for Hong Kong Island is to deal with it with the same severity as Nanyang, and be strict!"

"Declaring Hong Kong Island to be in a special state will, firstly, facilitate the police force's operations, secondly, it can remind all Hong Kong citizens to take shelter at home and reduce unnecessary casualties and property losses, and thirdly, it can give an explanation to the international community."

"Otherwise, the Hong Kong government's indifference to illegal gatherings will lead to a large number of casualties among foreigners and will lead to condemnation and questioning from various countries."

Although, declaring a city in a state of emergency can easily cause panic among citizens and cause concern to the family. However, there is already chaos outside. In fact, society is already in chaos, and all the negative impacts are there.

So after thinking for a moment, Governor "Ge Hongliang" was successfully persuaded by his subordinates and said to the microphone: "I will sign a special status order immediately and declare martial law in the entire city of Hong Kong Island, but I don't want it to last more than one night."

"Tomorrow morning, I will announce the cancellation of the special status. Are there any questions?"

This power transfer is measured in hours. Every minute and every second is crucial and may even rewrite history.

"No problem, sir!"

McIntosh stood at attention, saluted, and shouted across the phone.

"wait for your news."

Ge Hongliang hung up the phone and asked his secretary to draft a special status order on the spot, sign it and issue it, and notify various departments.

Within thirty minutes, TV stations, radio stations, and radio stations throughout Hong Kong began to read out the special status order, announcing that Hong Kong Island was on alert. The entire territory will be under 24-hour martial law, with factories and shops closed and a curfew enacted at 7 p.m.

"Bu Li, inform Deputy Director of Operations Jian Baoning, Senior Assistant Director Gordon, Assistant Director of Kowloon District, and Chief Inspector of Operations He Dingxian to come to the office for a meeting." Mai Jingtao was in the office and turned towards the Assistant Director in front of him. , issued an order: "Let the guys from the security department get ready."

"receive."

Bu Li stood at attention, saluted, and shouted.

When his subordinate left, McIntosh opened the drawer, took out a gun bag, hung it on his waist, took out a row of bullets, and stuffed them into the chamber of the revolver one by one.

Every time he inserted a bullet, the murderous intention in his heart rose by an inch!

Jian Baoning sent out police officers from the operations department, all betting on Chinese forces, which was indeed a move that changed the situation.

He had already received the news that the military faction would completely turn to the Chinese, so he took the initiative to launch a political decisive battle with the Chinese forces, because if he misses the opportunity now, he will never have another chance in the future! He avoided many sharp edges, but each time he became sharper and sharper. The Chinese in the police force would not let him go next time.

He is just betting that Jian Baoning still has a little bit of national sentiment, and leaning towards the Chinese is just a balance of interests, and he will not send an action department to help the Chinese resist the Hong Kong governor. In fact, in addition to gambling, he also added some psychological warfare, hoping to use Tianni to rebel to disintegrate and weaken the fighting spirit of the military faction.

Let the military faction dare not act rashly.

Unexpectedly, Jian Baoning completely ignored the nation and country and resolutely dispatched an action department to help the Chinese deliver the final punch. This proves that if he loses the bet, his compatriots are unreliable. On the contrary, if He Dingxian wins the bet, He Dingxian’s compatriots can be depended on!

The situation was very unfavorable for him, so he just launched the last resort, which was the special status order of the Hong Kong Governor.

"New news, the Hong Kong Governor has signed a special status order and declared that the entire territory has entered a state of alert." Jian Baoning received the call, holding a cigar, turned to Sir He and said: "Under the state of alert, McIntosh has the police force's The highest authority is to remove McIntosh from the post of Commissioner of Police unless voted by the Constitutional Committee."

"Otherwise, he has the power to directly mobilize any department of the police force. Anyone who violates the order can be arrested, detained, or even shot on the spot for disobeying the orders of a superior!"

As for whether the execution of subordinates is reasonable, the court will investigate based on the circumstances at the time.

But everything ends when one dies!

The Constitutional Committee's vote to remove the Police Commissioner is the Governor's last layer of insurance for the police force under special circumstances. Except for the Governor, very few people can get more than half of the votes of the Constitutional Committee to remove the Police Commissioner. After all, the Commissioner of Police himself is the superior of the Constitutional Committee of the Police Force, and most of the Constitutional Committee members should be the "iron plate" of the Police Commissioner.

When you come out to hang out, how can you climb up without the support of your own iron plate?

It can be as small as the township party and classmates, or as big as ideological ideas and local interests.

These are all license plates for making iron plates, even Old Factory Street is the worst!

The so-called "iron plate" is a die-hard supporter and a basic base. The bigger the base, the greater the potential. The reason why many historical heroes failed is because the iron plate was not chosen well. A thousand years ago, we chose a landlord or a gentry; a thousand years later, we choose a worker or farmer, who guarantees a strong position!

"When Hong Kong Island enters a serious special state, MacIntosh can mobilize disciplinary forces such as the Fire Department, Correctional Services Department, and Customs to assist in operations. In fact, he has the authority to govern all disciplinary forces in Hong Kong." Jian Baoning said: "Of course, various departments It is only nominally necessary to assist him, but many departments will not cooperate without the Hong Kong Governor’s nod.”

"If the Governor of Hong Kong enters a state of emergency, then McIntosh has the power to apply for the deployment of the garrison. Current Hong Kong Island laws stipulate that the garrison will only be mobilized in a state of emergency."

He Dingxian understands that McIntosh is struggling to his death. With the endorsement of his most powerful political backing "Governor", he uses the special status order to gradually seize larger armed forces besides the police force to change the situation.

Whether it was the direct conflict between He Dingxian, Jian Baoning and McIntosh, or the situation on the streets was always anxious. McIntosh had every reason to apply to the Governor to upgrade the special circumstances regulations, TMD. I thought McIntosh was at the end of his rope, but I didn’t expect this guy to cheat!

It is indeed difficult and terrifying enough for a politician to mobilize all the forces within his power!

"It is impossible for the Hong Kong Governor to allow McIntosh to mobilize the garrison." He Dingxian made a decision first, and then said: "The curfew broadcast for one day means that the Hong Kong Governor only signed the warrant for one day, and McIntosh only had one day. .”

"He is at the end of his tether, so don't be afraid. Just let the brothers below do what they want. Sir, are there any operational police officers in the hall?"

Jian Baoning's expression was stunned, and he laughed out loud: "Yes!"

"Don't be afraid if you have it." He Dingxian shrugged his shoulders and said, "I also have a dozen people."

"Da da da." At this time, Bu Li stood at the door, raised his hand, knocked on the door, and shouted: "Sir Jian, Sir Mai asked you to go to the conference room with Sir He to wait for him."

Jian Baoning did not refuse, nor did he open the door. He shouted through the door: "Be there soon!"

Immediately, he opened the drawer, took out the gun, stuffed it into his belt, looked at He Dingxian and said, "Do you need a guy?"

He Dingxian lifted the corner of his clothes, revealing the handle of a gun, and sneered: "Be ready at any time."

The most high-end political struggle, after exhausting all fancy means, will surely turn into the most simple and unpretentious battle. Because the last strength of a person is himself, the best way to solve a problem is to solve the problem, and the most complete elimination is to eliminate it by force.

This is a constant law.

Historically, the Hong Kong government has entered a special state many times. Basically, every gathering of more than 500 people will enter a special state for one to three days. The most recent one was on the "Fall of Hong Kong Island", and the farthest one was It's in "Chill 3" which has already been released.

Behind every emergency order is a major crisis.