Hong Kong Island Old Events

Chapter 378 He Dingxian.OBE

When the motorcade arrived at Chaofu Restaurant, the shopkeeper and his waiters were already standing at the door, bowing to welcome him: "He Sheng, all the bosses, please come inside."

"Thank you."

He Dingxian nodded lightly and led everyone to a round wooden table on the second floor. He pulled out the chairs and sat down. He raised his glass and said, "In the past few days, the big bosses have been doing their best to stand up for the Chinese. My colleagues in the police will never stand idly by." .”

"Through negotiations with the Governor, the Governor has promised to release all arrested members of the society and publish an apology to the Chinese in the newspaper."

Chaozhou porridge, rice fish, Lin Jiang and others sat at the table, raised their wine glasses, and said with excitement, "Thank you sir for your help!" without paying any attention to the dishes on the table.

“It’s right for associations to collect fees from Chinese people, make money from Chinese people, and do something for Chinese people.”

"We are also doing this for ourselves!"

He Dingxian nodded: "Of course, we can no longer hold large-scale celebrations on the Double Ten Festival in the future. However, if the brothers are happy, hang flags and hang statues, they can play whatever they like. The Governor's Mansion will no longer take charge of the management. Let's take a step back. .”

Dabi Deng and Zhen Guolong nodded slowly.

In fact, the Double Ten Festival has become more and more outdated. In the future, it will be celebrated on the National Day. And when negotiating with ghosts, you have to make some concessions and no longer hold large-scale events. Personal celebrations are quite appropriate.

"Have a drink first."

He Dingxian smiled.

"Drink victory!"

The gangsters had just been released from prison, and the atmosphere was very high. They all raised their glasses and drank the wine in one gulp.

"Mr. He."

"Sir He"

A few minutes later, Jin Yalian, Jiang Tiansheng, Da Toulin, Chuan Shao and other gangsters also arrived at the restaurant one after another. Not only Yiqun, Lao Fu, but also Wujiang Gang, Dong Yitang, and Xiang Yan, the leader of Xinji.

Some of them are in their forties or fifties, some are in their early twenties, some are wearing suits, some are wearing long gowns, mandarin jackets, and cloth shoes.

Calling people, pulling out chairs and taking a seat, the large round table was quickly filled.

He Dingxian looked at the dozen or so strong men in the arena, raised his glass, and said with a smile: "Today we gather together with you, it can be regarded as a Jianghu conference. After drinking this glass of wine, let the brothers call it a day."

"OK."

"Fight life and death for one breath."

Captain Jinya was skinny and said with emotion: "When the Qi is smooth, brothers can find water with peace of mind."

"yes."

Datou Lin shook his head. Obviously, in the game with the governor, the major associations paid a high price. Not only did they organize troubles, but they also had to pay wages every day. If someone was injured, they also needed to pay for soup, medicine, and housing expenses. Many businesses have come to a standstill and are losing revenue every day.

Of course, the reason why they are willing to take a chance is because they know that once the Chinese police are controlled by others, the major social organizations will not benefit.

The benefits obtained can be taken away by others.

I had to come out and fight hard.

He Dingxian also did not bear the expenses of major associations. Firstly, he could not afford it. Secondly, what was the purpose of supporting the associations? Let them earn so much every year, and they will have to pay even if something goes wrong. The society is also for its own benefit.

"Drink victory!"

"Drink victory!"

Everyone raised their glasses.

After drinking, the big guys called their confidants and formally issued orders to withdraw their troops, asking every cousin brother to withdraw. In fact, at noon, the crowds gathering on the streets of Hong Kong Island were slowly decreasing. By this evening, after the police successfully captured Victoria Peak, major social groups had already called it a day. There are no more than a thousand young and Dangerous boys left on the streets in Hong Kong. Now that an official order is issued, all the brothers will be withdrawn.

He Dingxian put down his wine glass and said with a smile: "Let me tell you brothers, I'll buy all the late-night snacks in Hong Kong, and the drinks and cigarettes are mine."

"Hahaha."

"What a great atmosphere."

The big bosses all laughed, but it was impossible to really ask the big boss to pay. At most, each club would submit a commission. It meant that if you dared to order millions of dollars in one night, the police would be there next month. I dare you to pay millions in fees.

"Sir."

"It's almost time." Lan Gang, wearing a suit, boarded the restaurant and approached the officer. He Dingxian had just drank a few glasses of wine, then stood up and said with a smile: "Everyone, I still need to go to Taiping Mountain to meet with the Governor. Please stay in the restaurant for a while."

"I'll come back and give you a toast."

Baifanyu, Lin Datou and other gangsters were not surprised at all that Sir He had to leave due to something. After all, a big event had just ended and there must be a lot to wrap up, and meeting the governor was the top priority.

Even though he had a meeting with the Governor, Sir He took the time to pick them up from prison and gave them a banquet to reward them. His sincerity was undoubtedly at the end of the line.

What they were confused about was that Sir He just left and what was he going to do when he came back?

"Sir, walk slowly."

The bosses all stood up and watched Sir He walk down the restaurant. Then they looked at each other and sat down to continue eating and chatting. The atmosphere was much more relaxed than before. He Dingxian got into a car at the door of the restaurant, and beside him sat Police Commissioner Kin Baoning.

"Sir."

He nodded and said hello.

Jian Baoning smiled and said: "Go to Taiping Mountain!"

Ni Kun stepped on the accelerator, turned the steering wheel, and turned around in the direction of Taiping Mountain. Ni Kun has been driving in Central for several years. When he drove up Victoria Peak Road for the first time, he looked at the lush woods on both sides, the city with tall buildings at the foot of the mountain, and the brightly lit Victoria Harbor in the distance. He felt an inexplicable sense of pride in his heart.

In the past, he always felt that coming to Hong Kong Island was a foreign land, separated by a layer of veil.

At this time, his heart returns to this place and he is proud of Hong Kong Island.

After the car was announced at the gate of the Governor's Mansion, it drove directly into the Governor's Mansion and parked, and lined up next to the Governor's car. Ni Kun parked the car, got out of the car in a hurry, and opened the door for the big boss. He Dingxian and Jian Baoning got out of the car one after another, straightened their uniforms, and walked towards the Governor's Mansion.

"Hello sir!!!"

The four police officers guarding the door of the mansion stood at attention, saluted, and shouted loudly. He Dingxian and Jian Baoning nodded slightly and walked into the main building door very naturally. The Secretary to the Governor stood at the door and bowed in welcome, but was ignored by the two officers.

Ignorance of the Governor-General's Secretary is a contempt for the authority of the Governor-General's Palace.

But after He Dingxian noticed that he was following him, he casually ordered: "Go and give my driver a cup of tea."

"Okay, sir." The governor's secretary agreed.

"Hello, sir!"

At the door of the office, Yan Xiong and a group of police officers saw the superior arriving. They stood at attention and raised their hands in salute.

He Dingxian and Jian Baoning smiled, obviously very satisfied with his performance. If you are not a ruthless person, you would not have the courage to go to Taiping Mountain, let alone imprison the governor in a sixty-square-meter office. The Governor was sitting in his office reviewing documents. When he saw the two men pushing the door open, there was a flash of struggle in his expression, but in the end he gave up the resistance, stood up and laughed: "Sir, sir!"

"Crack!"

He Dingxian and Jian Baoning stood at attention, saluted, and shouted: "Hello, sir!"

"Please take a seat first." Ge Hongliang smiled and asked the two of them to be more casual. He invited them to sit in the sofa area, then asked the secretary to bring two cups of tea, and asked in a negotiating tone: "The police force's meritorious service during the Double Ten Operation." Excellent, excellent performance. Is there anything the police force needs support from the Governor's Office?"

"I will try my best."

He Dingxian was very satisfied with the Governor's sensible attitude, but he remained silent and let Sir Kin speak first. He only listened to Kin Bao Ning said seriously: "It is the responsibility of the police to protect the security of Hong Kong Island and maintain social order. As the Commissioner of Police, I was personally responsible for not putting out the rioters' actions in advance, which caused heavy losses to Hong Kong Island."

"Sir Jian, I was the one who vetoed your action report earlier and asked Sir Yi Fu to act as the Commissioner of Police. The relevant responsibility lies with me." Ge Hongliang interrupted Jian Baoning: "Since you took command of the police force, the situation has been chaotic. Leveling off, well directed.”

"I have decided to commend the police force! I will award Sir Ho the Lord Commander and Sir Ken the Chief Executive's Certificate!"

Lord Guanzu belongs to the "Order of Knights" level. It is one of the medals awarded by ancient noble masters to their subordinates under the British aristocratic system of duke, marquis, uncle, son and son. It is the entry-level entry into the aristocratic title system.

But don’t underestimate the knighthood.

Because the authority given by Great Britain to the Governor's Office of Hong Kong Island is only the Order of Knighthood. In other words, Hong Kong Island bureaucrats, regardless of race or nationality, can only receive the Order of Knighthood. The Knight Medal is divided into five levels: "Grand Cross" GBE, "Commander's Medal" KBE, "Commander's Medal" CBE, "Officer's Medal" OBE, and "Member's Medal" MBE.

This system of knighthood medals actually corresponds to the "Medal of Bauhinia Star" after the return of China. What is the level of people who can obtain the Medal of Bauhinia Star? There are very few previous governors who have won the "Grand Cross", and many governors cannot even get a medal.

As for the Chief Executive's Certificate, it is an honor specially awarded by the British Hong Kong government to the heads of the disciplinary forces, corresponding to the "Chief Executive's Medal of Excellence" after the return of the motherland.

Since the British Hong Kong government has ruled Hong Kong Island for a hundred years, it often uses the medals and titles system to build social hierarchies. As a result, the medals and titles system has been widely accepted by the Chinese in Hong Kong Island. After the handover, the previous system was retained with appropriate modifications.

Of course, after the return, only medals are left, no titles, and most of them are purely honorary.

But now the political symbol of knighthood is higher than honor. A knight with the lowest rank of knight is qualified to participate in the most top-notch political meetings and is ranked at the top. It is not a problem to support several small societies with the political resources at hand.

In the political arena, he has a prosperous official career and has an extraordinary status in business and society.

The Order of the Officers that Ho Ting-hsien received is the fourth level. The title is not high. It is often awarded to mid-level officers who have made outstanding contributions to Hong Kong Island and have outstanding achievements. In the future, after the full name, the "OBE" representing the title can be added according to the British noble system. abbreviation.

In formal or social occasions, everyone needs to call him "Sir Ho". In police force meetings, the seating arrangement can also be justified, just under the Commissioner of Police. Because he currently has the highest knighthood among the Hong Kong police force!

He Dingxian and Jian Baoning heard the governor's promise and thanked them in unison: "Thank you sir!"

"In addition, I suggest that all the police officers who participated in the Double Ten operation be promoted to one level as a mark of commendation." Ge Hong said: "The Governor's Office also decided to award the police force one gold medal of valor, two silver medals of valor, and three A Bronze Medal of Valor.”

"The police force can make a list of specific targets for the award."