Hong Kong Island Old Events

"Dududu."

Barton picked up the coffee cup in the office and drank the cold coffee in big gulps. A few strands of coffee flowed down his neck and onto his chest. He put the cup back on the table with great satisfaction, turned around and left the office without looking back.

High-level political struggles have always been carried out in a calm and orderly environment, while fierce and bloody fighting is often done by people at the bottom. This is a tacit understanding formed by the upper class of society for self-protection. When Barton hands over the certificates and guns symbolizing power, it is tantamount to being expelled from the center of power.

Never come back.

Kunxian looked at his disappearing figure, shook his head, looked away, and only sighed: "Goodbye, Sir Barton."

Immediately, he signed a temporary appointment document, appointing Ge Bai, the senior assistant director of Kowloon District, as the acting deputy director. He asked Ge Bai to take over the Wan Chai Pier incident with full authority, quell the riots at Wan Chai Pier as soon as possible, and ensure that Wan Chai Pier resumes navigation before evening. .

Regardless of how the pier is burned, as long as navigation can be resumed before evening, the incident will not last overnight and the impact will be reduced by one level.

Ge Bai hurried to Tai Kwun to take up his post, issued a military order to the director on the spot, and then headed to Wan Chai area non-stop to take over the front-line command of the Operations Department...

"What?"

"Kun Xian will you be dismissed from your post and Ge Bai will take over the operations department?" Jian Baoning was in the Security Bureau office when he received a call from Barton. He was shocked at first, but he immediately realized: "Why is Sir He trying to drive you away?" Walk."

Rather than driving him away, it is better to drive myself away.

But the news came a little later. Even the position of deputy director of operations had been taken over by someone else, and the military faction had no cards left to play. If he had known some details in advance, there would have been room for redemption during the last order, but now.

"Barton."

"You should take a good vacation first, and I will mediate for you. Even if you can't retain the position of deputy director, you can retire and be rehired as a special consultant, and continue to serve as the chairman of the foundation." Jian Baoning thought about it, and still I don’t want to lose too completely.

As the deputy chief of the Security Bureau, he has a vote to appoint and remove senior police officers and has room for bargaining.

"Thank you, sir!"

Barton expressed his heartfelt thanks, knowing that only Sir Jian could save him, but he still did not forget to add fuel to the fire: "I don't care who takes the position of deputy director, but Kun Xian betrayed the brothers of the military faction." , absolutely cannot be the director."

"I see."

"I'll let you know when there's news." Jian Baoning sighed and hung up the phone, but he knew in his heart that Barton was taking a chance, thinking that he had the ability to oust Kun Xian and then help Barton take over. But in fact, the banner of the military faction has long since disappeared. Now only the pro-China and colonial factions are left in the British police force. Carrying the banner of the military faction and opening it up to the pro-China faction will only allow the colonial faction to take advantage of the situation and rise. Ever since he used Chinese police officers as his political base, he has noticed that military officials and Chinese police officers are inseparable. If they come together, there will be gains and losses.

Besides, he was the one who recommended Kunxian to the governor, and he was kicked out of office within a few months. What would the people above think?

Jian Baoning began to think about another way, such as diverting the trouble to the east, transferring the key to the problem to the Star Ferry Company, the Rickshaw Association, or the Transport Advisory Committee? Let them take the blame for the incident and let the police play the role of firefighters, which may have less impact on their brothers.

Just as Jian Baoning was thinking about it.

"Sir."

"Sir He's phone number." At this time, the secretary opened the door and reported softly.

Jian Baoning immediately said: "Get in."

"Yes, sir." As soon as the secretary walked out of the door, Jian Baoning sat back on his chair, picked up the landline receiver, and laughed out loud: "Hahaha, Sir He, why are you calling me?"

"Sir."

"There is a small situation in the police force." He Dingxian chuckled and went straight to the point: "I wonder if the commander has received the wind?"

"What's up?"

Jian Baoning pretended not to know and said evasively: "Sir Kunxian and Barton will handle it themselves. It is no longer my turn as a former commander. But Sir He can think of me. I am really happy."

"Don't be too happy too early."

He Dingxian's voice turned cold: "I heard that you are looking for the president of the Rickshaw Association?"

"Um."

Sir Jian's voice dropped and he said seriously: "There are some things that need to be investigated. Why, do you know Sir He?"

"certainly."

"He will drive for me later." He Dingxian said, "I'm afraid I don't have time to see you, and I can't take anyone with me."

"Hahaha."

Sir Jian laughed loudly and said: "Since the Rickshaw Association belongs to Sir He, then it is best to leave the matter to Sir He to save me from further trouble. A Kun?"

He suddenly came back to his senses and remembered a Chinese man whom he often saw but rarely looked at. But such a small role that he usually doesn't pay attention to is actually a talker in the rickshaw industry. One sentence can affect the livelihood of tens of thousands of people.

"right!"

Sir He replied readily.

Jian Baoning couldn't help but sigh: "Sir He has so many talents. A driver is also a gangster. It seems that you have planned everything. In a word, can Barton still stay in the police force?"

"cannot!"

He Dingxian said very forcefully: "Dismiss and retire. Ge Bai will take over the position. At the same time, he will remove the position of chairman of the foundation. The foundation will be managed by Sir Kunxian. Sir Jian, since you have gone up, don't come down again and stop interfering with the police force." This is the best choice for you."

The so-called non-intervention does not mean non-participation, but it means that all the hardcore members of his group are removed from the police force, and they are not even qualified to participate. Otherwise, if you keep one hand in the police force and don't use it at ordinary times, that's called not taking action!

Jian Baoning suddenly came to his senses. It turned out that Barton was not the target of this incident. He was just a sacrifice. The contradiction in this incident was directly aimed at him! No wonder Kunxian was willing to side with the Chinese, not to temporarily seize power and suppress Patton, but to win over political backers and integrate all pro-China factions.

"Sir He"

Sir Jian was silent for a while, and his tone was a bit bitter: "Sir Barton has served the police force for many years, and he also helped you in the past. Can you be more dignified?"

"He is decent, but you are not. There will always be someone to take the blame." He Dingxian answered simply, and was even willing to give Jian Baoning a choice: "If Sir Jian really can't bear it, I'm afraid I have to be more careful about collecting money in the future."

"Button just took money from the ferry company. I wonder how much Sir Jian took?"

The chairmanship of the Police Fund is actually a very lucrative position, which is why Jian Baoning and Barton have been unwilling to let it go to Kunxian. After all, after Kun Xian took over the police fund, it was hard to say whether he would give money to his old boss.

But Barton will definitely

Because he hasn't taken off the headband yet.

When Jian Baoning thought that the Anti-Corruption Office was still in the hands of Sir He, he immediately calmed down and said: "Okay, Ge Bai's appointment application and your appointment will be approved by the Security Bureau. After signing, they will be submitted to Approved by the Governor’s Office.”

"Let's have tea together again if we have a chance."

"Um."

He Dingxian's tone became relaxed again, and he said specifically: "Sit down in the position of deputy chief, retire when the time comes, and don't move up any more, because I don't support you."

Although the Security Bureau is the superior department of the Commissioner of Police, it has always served as a bridge and cannot directly decide on the appointment and dismissal of personnel in the Police Department, let alone direct the Police Department. Therefore, He Dingxian does not need to have someone of his own in the Security Bureau. In other words, whoever becomes the security chief must have a good relationship with him. Because the Police Force is the most powerful among the disciplined forces in Hong Kong, and he is the most powerful officer in the Police Force.

After He Dingxian hung up the phone, he opened the cigar box, took out a cigar and went to the sofa area. After trimming the cap, he handed it to Chen Li, who was making tea and feeling relaxed: "Master, would you like one?"

"Thank you." Chen Li took the cigar, glanced at it, and saw that it was a national gift from Cuba. He happily held it in his mouth, served He Dingxian a cup of hot tea, and asked aloud: "Done?"

"It's done." He Dingxian turned on the lighter to light Chen Li's fire, and said with a flattering smile: "I'll take care of the rest, Master."

"I'm a lot older, and I still have to do dirty work for you." Chen Li blew a puff of cigarette and seemed speechless: "Forget it, who made the anti-corruption room just a position to do dirty work? Leave Barton's affairs to me. , being able to serve as a deputy director of operations means I am in the limelight."

"It won't be in vain!"

He Dingxian vowed: "Yacht or house, master, just pick whatever you like and sign the contract for me."

"Know it."

Chen Li didn't show much interest. After all, he was already very old and no longer worried about money or pleasure. But how could an elder refuse a gift from a disciple?

That evening, under the command of Acting Deputy Director Ge Bai, the riot at the Star Ferry Pier was put out with strong measures. Although the turbulent crowd gathered at the scene reached more than 800 people at its peak, Officer Gebai remained calm in the face of danger, mobilized police support, fired warning shots, and sent negotiators to negotiate with the leader of the Rickshaw Association.

In the end, with the police force's combined force and softness, and handling in accordance with the law, the Rickshaw Association disbanded the meeting at around 3:00 noon. Except for demonstrations, the police force did not commit any violent acts during the whole process, and it presented a very beautiful ending to the outside world.

After arriving at the scene, the Fire Department was unable to carry out dispersal operations in accordance with the Security Bureau's instructions. They were immediately separated by on-site police officers and dedicated to fighting the fire. However, the fire at the pier was put out in the afternoon.

This incident ultimately resulted in one death, one serious injury, and more than 20 minor injuries. Five ferries were burned, and the dock was left bare.

The assets of the Star Ferry Company are nothing more than the pier and the ferry. The pier is land and cannot be taken away. It is made of cement and cannot be damaged even if it is burned. The investment in rebuilding it is not large. But each of the five ferries was worth hundreds of thousands, and could generate tens of thousands of profits every day. When they were burned down, the loss amounted to four to five million.

It's really miserable.

The police also ordered the Wan Chai Pier to resume operations in the evening to help clear the route between Hong Kong and Kowloon. After the Star Ferry temporarily failed to dispatch enough ferries, the Public Transport Department had to urge the Yau Ma Tei Ferry Company to send excess ferries to support Wan Chai. As a result, the Yau Ma Tei Ferry Company applied to the Public Transport Department to concurrently operate the route from East Tsim Sha Tsui to Wan Chai. The project received support and entered the approval process.