Hong Kong Island Old Events

"Although I was sick at home during this period, I was always paying attention to the situation. After many requests, I asked my friends to contact Mr. Lu, the spokesman for the New Territories." He Dingxian asked the Governor to sit down in the living room and introduced Lu Hantao with his finger: "Mr. Lu is here to represent the New Territories. Communicate with the Hong Kong government.”

"Thank you for your appreciation."

Lu Hantao stood up and bowed: "Mr. He, Mr. Governor."

Bai Liji glanced at Lu Hantao, took the tea from the servant, and said with a smile: "Sir, it's hard work. You have to work on government affairs even when you are sick. The Hong Kong government is very grateful for your contribution and specially reported it to your ancestors to apply for a commander for you. medal."

"Due to the tense political situation, it is inconvenient to hold a medal ceremony, so I have personally brought the medal to my house."

He took a gift box from his assistant and opened it. Inside was a shining round gold medal.

The Commander's Medal (CBE) is the third level in the knight's medal system, one level higher than the Officer's Medal. It is really suitable as a reward to win over the hearts and minds of the police force.

"Thank you, sir!"

He Dingxian looked excited, straightened his suit, stood up and said, "I deserve this."

"Sir."

Bai Liji took out the medal, hung the ribbon around Sir He's neck, and solemnly said: "The police performed very well during the Tiananmen Incident. One medal is not enough to commend the police's merits. I have paid tribute to my ancestors for the police." Repay the favor."

"The Queen has approved the royal title for the Hong Kong Island Police Force. It will be officially announced after the incident subsides!"

He Dingxian stamped his feet vigorously in front of the sofa, raised his hands in salute, and shouted loudly: "Thank you, sir!"

Lei Luo, Yan Xiong, Jiang Zuhui and others stood behind with very exciting expressions. They never expected that the police force would also have a title one day.

Bai Liji looked at them with a smile on his face: "The Hong Kong government is also very grateful to all the officers for their contribution to public security. We will issue certificates of commendation to all the officers in the future."

"call."

Lei Luo held the cigar and blew out the smoke, with a sarcastic look on his face: "I don't dare to take it seriously."

He Dingxian smiled and said: "These police officers are all well-known in the New Territories. They had the same viral cold as me a few days ago, with fever, dizziness and weakness of limbs. Today I invited them to come and sit at home."

Bai Liji nodded lightly, with a look of relief on his face: "It is because of the police officers who serve Hong Kong Island that Hong Kong Island is what it is today. Mr. Lu, has the New Territories agreed to the last negotiation terms? I don't think it will be good for the New Territories to continue the quarrel. , regardless of whether the New Territories lease is recognized or not, it is an established fact that the New Territories belongs to the management of Hong Kong Island, and jointly developing the New Territories well is a matter that is beneficial to people's livelihood."

It was the first time that Lu Hantao faced the governor directly, and he had more thoughts of seeking peace in his heart. Under the majesty of the governor, he opened his mouth, but he was a little submissive and did not dare to refute. After all, the Governor hit the point with just one sentence, and he was so clever that I don’t know where to go.

He Dingxian sighed in his heart. Seeing his timid appearance, he simply took over the conversation: "Sir, the New Territories villagers mean that the New Territories can be jointly developed, but the 'Ding Rights' must be opened to ensure the residence rights of the New Territories villagers. The New Territories have been theirs for generations. Wherever they live, the Hong Kong government must respect the people of the New Territories, whether out of concern or considering the situation."

"Although the New Territories are under the management of the Hong Kong government, people in the New Territories will vote with their feet. We don't want the crossfire to happen again, right?"

Bai Liji heard the threat in Ho Ting-xian's mouth and understood that if Ding Quan was not approved, the police force would turn to support the New Territories people's struggle until the Hong Kong government agreed to Ding Quan. When I think about the fact that there are more than a hundred security militiamen hiding in the New Territories, I have to agree despite all the reluctances in my heart: "Okay!"

"The Hong Kong government respects the New Territories."

"But in the future, the Hong Kong government's development plans for the New Territories also require the support of the New Territories villagers."

"I am planning to establish the New Territories District and set up New Territories Justices of the Peace. I hope to invite Mr. Lu, Mr. Szeto and others to serve." This is to recruit the four major surnames in the New Territories, and use the title of New Territories Justice of the Peace to confirm their dominance over the New Territories. , at the same time, the New Territories Justice of the Peace must also serve the development plans of the Hong Kong government.

This is similar to how He Dingxian asked Lu Hantao to establish a title of vote. However, establishing a title is private to private, and the control is stronger. Being a justice of the peace is public to public, and the control is weaker, but the legal system is two points stronger.

Lu Hantao turned his attention to He Dingxian. He Dingxian raised his tea cup, lowered his head to drink tea, and nodded slightly inadvertently. Lu Hantao looked at the Governor and nodded: "Okay, but the New Territories Justice of the Peace needs to be a New Territories Member of Parliament at the same time. While serving the Hong Kong government, he also supervises Hong Kong." Government administration.”

Most people only deserve the power to work, but how can they deserve the power to supervise?

However, power in the New Territories was achieved with the barrel of a gun. The Governor had to be convinced. After thinking for a moment, he said: "Okay."

This is also the reason why the New Territories JPs are listed separately in the Hong Kong Island system. For example, the JPs in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon are all "official" and "non-official", indicating the difference between government status and private JPs. But in the New Territories, There is no distinction between "official" and "non-official" justices of the peace, and they are directly named "New Territories Justice of the Peace" on official documents. Because the New Territories Justice of the Peace is the most powerful and most vocal of all Justices of the Peace.

"Hahaha."

"Everyone takes a step back and talks as equals, and the world will be at peace." He Dingxian laughed and said: "The size of Ding Quan will be as agreed before and does not need to be changed. At the same time, the villagers will be allowed to convert Ding Quan certificates into securities for listing and trading, so as to promote How is the economy developing in the New Territories?"

He was completely making the decision for the Governor, but the Governor could no longer resist and could only nod: "Do as Sir Ho said, but the security militia must withdraw from the New Territories immediately, otherwise the Parliament will not be able to pass legislation."

"The Hong Kong government has strong opinions on the militia crossing the border."

Seeing Sir He nod, Lu Hantao also nodded like a yes-man.

In fact, Sir Ho had foreshadowed it in the initial terms, changing the historical data of 25 feet high, limited to three floors, and a single floor not exceeding 700 feet to 30 feet high, with a single floor of 1,000 feet, to fight for the New Territories villagers. Got a lot of benefits.

After all, if you don’t increase your efforts in the beginning, it will be impossible to increase the area later. If you say that a single floor of 700 feet would be very cramped, in fact, a single floor of 1,000 feet would be very comfortable to live in. An area of ​​300 feet is a level that is difficult for most people to cross in their lifetime.

If He Dingxian wants to charge "service fees" from the New Territories, he will definitely provide some "services" to the New Territories. As a businessman, it is best to neither lose nor owe, and achieve a win-win situation. The biggest problem for Gui Lao is not actually "Ding Quan", but the voucherization of Ding Quan.

The land itself belongs to the villagers in the New Territories, Ding Quan is just a policy replacement, and Gui Lao is nothing more than his hegemony being frustrated and unable to force the villagers to sell their land at a low price. However, the voucherization of Ding warrants will eat up a piece of the Hong Kong government's land supply revenue and convert it into a land rights transaction between Chinese and Chinese capital, causing Hong Kong Island to lose control of the land supply in the New Territories and part of its tax revenue.

In later generations, the biggest obstacle to Ding Quan's debenture was not real estate developers, but the villagers, in fact, it was the Hong Kong government!

Now, in the face of the overall situation, Bai Liji no longer cares about the little land interests. The long-term benefits brought by advancing the Tsuen Wan port opening plan in the New Territories are far greater than some land.

"That's it, sign the official document and publish it in the newspaper!" He Dingxian cut his cigar seriously and resolved the situation decisively. He crossed his legs, took out his lighter, and sipped the cigar. Bai Liji turned around and gave his assistant a look, and the assistant began to draft the official document. Lu Hantao did not have such talent at his disposal. Fortunately, He Dingxian had already called Luo Jinhui to help him and was responsible for reviewing the terms in the official document.

"No need to sit down."

"Let's go out for a walk."

He Dingxian found that after the negotiation, the atmosphere in the living room was a little solemn, so he simply stood up and suggested that they go to the garden together.

Bai Li was still immersed in the pain of cutting his flesh. Hearing this, he put aside his thoughts, stood up with a smile and said, "Okay, sir, let's take a walk together."

"Mr. Lu, please come too."

He Dingxian smiled.

Half an hour later.

Bai Liji, Lu Hantao, He Dingxian and others returned to the hall. Lu Hantao and Bai Liji confirmed that the official document was correct, and then signed and stamped the document. After the whole process was completed, Bai Liji breathed a sigh of relief: "It's over."

A big rock fell to the ground.

"Ha ha."

"Outsiders call the New Territories incident a May storm, but today is only the 23rd. It started in May and ended in May, which is considered a good thing." At least it was not controlled by illegal forces like in history, and it spread until June. The end of seven years.

He Dingxian was quite proud in his words, because this proved that his influence on Hong Kong Island, his ability to control class contradictions, and his ability to control struggles have reached a new level!

Lu Hantao felt like a puppet, feeling empty in his heart. After losing his justice in resisting the Hong Kong government, he will need to use many illegal means if he wants to control the New Territories. However, his original intention was indeed good, and in the end he won power for the New Territories villagers and saved a lot of blood.

Lei Luo, Yan Xiong and others did not enter the living room and stayed in the garden smoking cigarettes.

At this time, Lei Luo glanced into the living room and saw Lu Hantao shaking hands with Bai Liji. He couldn't help but said: "Kill people and set fire to gold belts, build bridges and pave roads, but there are no corpses. Fuck you, a country bumpkin crawled into us." It’s on my head.”

"Justice of the Peace in the New Territories, if you want to be promoted quickly as an official, you really have to rebel and be recruited."

Yan Xiong didn't complain at all, but said sincerely: "People have been opening up wasteland on Hong Kong Island for hundreds of years. Without this land in the New Territories, where would the food of Hong Kong Island come from in ancient times? Hundreds of years of blood and sweat replaced a generation of Justices of the Peace. It’s not a lot.”

New immigrants such as Lei Luo and Lard Tsai are indeed uncomfortable with the privileges of the New Territories villagers. However, while the New Territories people own land, they are also trapped in it. The best people in Hong Kong Island do not dare to break into the land. A foreigner who dares to fight?

"alright."

"The boss and the others are coming out." Lardboy threw the cigarette on the ground and crushed it, then picked up the cigarette butt and put it into his pocket, then stepped forward to open the door for the boss. Lei Luo, Yan Xiong and others had serious expressions, stepped aside, and followed the boss to see the governor out.

"Da da da."

At this time, a helicopter was approaching in the sky from a distance, and the roar of its propeller attracted everyone's attention. Many plainclothes people present looked nervous. He Dingxian, Lu Hantao and others turned their attention to the helicopter and found that it was a helicopter with civilian livery and a container hoisted. Their expressions softened slightly, but they also focused on staring at the sky at the door.

The Governor stood in the garden and did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he smiled and said, "Sir."

"One last gift for you."