Hong Kong Island Old Events

"Sir, the ICAC's senior investigation director Lu Dingtang died in a car accident. The Wan Chai Department has gone to collect the body." Lan Gang opened the office door and stood at the door to report: "The driver has been arrested. According to the inspection of the vehicle, it was found that the brakes failed. "

"Strict investigation!"

He Dingxian looked serious and said sternly: "The dignified senior investigation director of the ICAC died in a car accident for no reason. We must find out whether there are corrupt elements planning revenge behind him."

"Yes, sir!"

Lan Gang stood at attention, saluted, and answered loudly.

This traffic incident is destined to arouse a lot of public opinion in the society, but compared to conflicts involving police integrity that often involve more than a hundred people coming in and out, the death of a person in the storm is destined to be easily forgotten. Normally, killing a high-ranking ICAC officer would probably trigger strong retaliation from the Hong Kong government, but at the stage when the war on police integrity is officially underway, the death of one person is no longer a big deal.

Moreover, Lu Dingtang died in Cudson's car, and it has entered the internal investigation stage. The first person responsible is actually Cudson, unless Cudson can produce evidence that someone was behind the plan. But the ICAC has offended so many people since its establishment. Who will keep the evidence and who will investigate?

You know, when someone dies in a case, whether it is homicide, accident, or revenge, the power of investigation rests with the police.

"snort."

"Now he's in big trouble."

He Dingxian lit a cigar, sat on a chair, and read through the documents in an orderly manner.

Inside the ICAC.

When the investigation directors of the five teams of the Enforcement Division learned that their immediate boss had died, their first reaction was to make a collective complaint. They may not have any feelings for Lu Dingtang, but if they don't even complain about Sir Lu's death, they will be the next unprovoked death. .

The senior investigation director of Group L, Thomas Hudson, personally came to ask Lu Dingtang to leave in full view of the public. For a time, the public in the Enforcement Office was furious, and the entire ICAC was in panic. Every department that undertakes internal investigation functions is bound to be hated by insiders, and doing things cautiously may offend someone, let alone kill a senior executive at their hands.

Central.

Hospital.

"Sir Xiu De, how are you?" The anti-corruption commissioner rushed to the hospital in person. He showed concern as soon as he entered the ward and expressed condolences to his subordinates who were also injured in the incident. I saw Hudson's left hand wrapped in a bandage, sitting on the bed and quickly straightening up, saluting with his right hand with respect: "Hello, sir!"

"You are welcome."

Ji Da moved a chair and sat down, and said apologetically: "It's my fault. Lu Dingtang should postpone the investigation."

"no."

Hudson shook his head hurriedly: "The police force deliberately targets a certain person and cannot prevent it at any time. If this delays the monitoring work, Group L can simply be cancelled."

Jida was silent for a while, feeling really uncomfortable, because Hudson told the truth, and the truth exposed the ICAC's incompetence and weakness. Why would the police dare to kill people? Because the hard power is enough, just do it! Because Lu Dingtang did take bribes, because the ICAC does not have the same ability to retaliate.

It's not that even the Governor's Mansion and the Military Intelligence Agency behind it can't do anything, but it's just that they can't deal with the aftermath of the assassination, so it's more beneficial to keep He Dingxian alive.

"I have always remembered what my superior said before I came to Hong Kong. If you are afraid of death, don't fight corruption. The right path will be full of thorns, and you don't have the faith to overcome thorns and dedicate yourself to your ideals."

"How to expel the darkness, usher in the dawn, and defeat the money empire?"

Ji Da was moved by Sudeson's words. Among all managers, he is indeed the one who hates corruption the most. Otherwise, the position of Group L would not be given to him. If everyone in the ICAC has the same belief, why worry about not being able to defeat the police force?

"Now we need to confirm whether Sir Lu has committed corruption."

Thudson said.

Ji Da shook his head: "The evidence is complete and there is no doubt about corruption. However, Group L has not formally filed the case yet, so Lu Dingtang cannot be treated as a suspect."

"Um?"

Hudson's expression suddenly became excited and he shouted loudly: "Sir Ji Da! What is greedy is greedy, and what is black is black. Why should we pretend to be deaf and mute to calm public opinion! If this continues, the ICAC will only become the next police officer. Team!"

"To protect you!" Ji Da held his hand and said solemnly: "Only by declaring Lu Dingtang to have sacrificed his life in the line of duty and suspending him for investigation can you become a victim together. If Lu Dingtang is declared a criminal, you will harm Lu Dingtang's death. Maneuver.”

"There are already rumors in the ICAC that Lu Dingtang was beaten during the police-integrity conflict, which disgraced the ICAC, which led us to want to get rid of him."

Lu Dingtang represents the entire enforcement office behind him. If Lu Dingtang is embarrassed and needs to be eliminated, is it possible that other people in the enforcement office have not been embarrassed and have always been safe? The joints here are clear and distinct, and Cudson immediately thought that it turned out that He Dingxian's insulting behavior was not in vain, but had already laid the groundwork for provoking internal conflicts within the ICAC. The Governor knows how to stir up conflicts within the police force, and the police force can naturally in turn stir up conflicts within the ICAC.

I thought that the ICAC was newly established, with simple interpersonal relationships, and everyone was united, but I didn’t expect to find opportunities for the Chinese.

I can only say that it is too difficult to work in a Chinese place.

Hudson was silent for a while and sighed: "I understand, thank you sir."

"This is what I should do." Ji Da breathed a sigh of relief and said in a comfortable voice: "You can rest in peace and recuperate. The work of Group L will be temporarily handled by Bonn. I have ordered the release of Han Zhibang and others, and they will be questioned 24 hours a day. The inquiry period has expired, and Team L has no evidence to file a case, so we cannot rely solely on suspicion to convict."

"There were only a few middle schools in Kowloon at that time, and the ICAC recruited more Chinese. It was normal for a few to graduate from that middle school. But I would ask Bonn to pay more attention and keep a close eye on them."

When Hudson heard that it was a deputy acting on official duties, he felt relieved. At least the representative had not been thrown out of the center of power of the ICAC. As for the affairs of Han Zhibang and others, this is indeed the only way to deal with them, and they cannot even change their positions.

Because the timing is so sensitive, we must pay attention to the thoughts of the members of the executive office.

"I see."

Henderson nodded.

Jida glanced at her watch, stood up and said, "I am happiest that you can survive. On the day I am waiting for your reinstatement at the ICAC, I will go to Taiping Mountain for some matters first."

Hudson smiled wryly: "Goodbye, sir."

"Don't worry, it's none of your business." Seeing his expression, Ji Da smiled, perhaps to safeguard his authority, and explained: "The Governor will not interfere in the internal affairs of the ICAC. It is the New Territories police who started again." Gathered.”

Thudson's expression suddenly changed, and the ICAC was pushed to the forefront. Anti-corruption in Hong Kong Island was really dancing on the edge of a knife.

Victoria Peak.

When MacLehose saw Jida walking into the fan-shaped door, standing at attention on the blanket and saluting, he put down his pen, stood up politely and said: "Sir Jida, a car accident in Central caused the death of a senior investigation director. What is the internal view of the ICAC?" How about it?"

"The person who died was Lu Dingtang, the head of the execution department."

Ji Da straightened her waist, put her hands on her trousers, and said in a low voice: "Everyone in the ICAC feels unworthy of Sir Lu's death. I have asked Yan Guoliang, the Chinese Investigation Director, to temporarily handle Sir Lu's official duties."

"Um."

"The police assassinated a British high-ranking ICAC officer. If they assassinate a Chinese high-ranking ICAC officer again, it will only cause greater resistance from the Chinese community." MacLehose felt that this was a right move and waved his hand: "I originally wanted the MI to retaliate. Come back, but hear the New Territories Police gathering again?”

"yes!"

Jida said.

"I allowed the ICAC to expand its recruitment by another 200 people, and we must suppress the issue of police opportunities." MacLehose did not retaliate against the police force, because he was afraid of further assassinations, which instead stimulated the police force, making it difficult for the ICAC to handle conflicts between police and integrity.

"We can talk to the British senior officers within the police force and promise some security conditions to guarantee their reputation and status to win them over." He offered more generous conditions, hoping to help the ICAC succeed.

Ji Da showed a very different courage and objected: "Sir Mai, now is no longer the time to fight for people, but the time to make the final decision!"

"What do you think?" MacLehose raised his eyebrows and his expression became very serious.

Ji Da said positively: "The people who should be fought for have already been won, and the means that can be divided have been used. Judging from the facts, the police force is already prepared! Whether it is guessed or received, in short, the police force is very Unity and interests are seriously bound, and the previous means of gradually defeating them have failed. If we do not take resolute and powerful decapitation actions, the ICAC will be dragged into the abyss by the police step by step, as evidenced by Lu Dingtang's incident!"

"This kind of thing has a huge impact on morale. It can only happen once, not a second time."

MacLehose fell into deep thought and found that Ji Da's point of view had merit. Previously, he was afraid of attacking the leader and causing a collective backlash in the money empire. Has he fallen into the enemy's rhythm? If we were prepared for the backlash and killed the leader directly, wouldn't it be more effective?

A tragic victory is still a victory, no matter how beautiful or brave the defeat is, it is still a defeat!

If he wanted to open up his governing situation, he had to make a choice. The smart governor quickly took his side and looked at Ji Da and said: "Do you want to directly launch an investigation into He Dingxian? Then you have to prepare for a large-scale conflict." , and even your own preparation for sacrifice.”

"I have read the investigation report of He Dingxian. The more desperate he is, the more he will not give up. If you force him out of Hong Kong Island, I am afraid I will have to kill you before leaving."

This kind of character is indeed a deterrent to senior management. Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes. Who dares to take off Sir He's shoes and let Sir He go barefoot again? Ji Da understood in her heart, showed a bold look on her face, stood at attention and said: "It's not about investigating He Dingxian!"

"According to my understanding of the police force, there is one person who is far more suitable than He Dingxian, and that is the person who can be the go-between for He Dingxian at the top level, Ge Bai, deputy director of operations of the police force!"

"This is a big corrupt official!"

When MacLehose heard that it was not He Dingxian, he was actually a little disappointed. When he heard Ge Bai's name, he became solemn and said solemnly: "That's the Deputy Director of Operations!"