Hong Kong: Rise of the Kings

Li Cuilian was one of those arrogant people who complained that the Five Tiger Generals failed to protect Du Yongxiao, but she cooked a table full of food for five people at noon.

After the big head man and others were full of wine and food, they began to discuss the current situation of the police force with Du Yongxiao.

Although everyone temporarily retreated and stopped demonstrating in accordance with Du Yongxiao's instructions, the Independent Commission Against Corruption pursued them fiercely, but all the root causes were not solved.

"Brother Xiao, you also know that many people used to be with Lei Luo, Yan Xiong and the others, but now Brother Luo and the others have escaped. What these people fear most is that they will be liquidated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption!"

"Yes, the reason why everyone is still willing to listen to your orders now is because they hope that you can come out to take charge of the overall situation and at least ensure everyone's personal safety!"

"Then the Independent Commission Against Corruption really doesn't treat us as human beings. If they continue to pursue us like this, the police force may stage a second riot."

The five people had different opinions.

Du Yongxiao picked up the tea cup, took a sip and said, "I understand what you are saying. In fact, I have an idea in mind. It depends on whether the Hong Kong Governor and the ICAC can agree with it."

"Ah, it turns out Brother Xiao had a plan for a long time!" Datou Wen said happily, "We believe in you. As long as you are here, we will be fine!"

Among the five tiger generals, Datou Wen, Bucktooth Horse and Fighting Cock Qiang have dirty butts and have collected dirty money in the past.

On the contrary, Zhuang Dingxian and Ren Darong were relatively "incorruptible". For them, it didn't matter whether the Independent Commission Against Corruption investigated them or not, so they were not so excited at the moment.

On the other hand, the three people in Datouwen were extremely excited at the moment, feeling like they had seen the light.

After all, the Independent Commission Against Corruption has been chasing after them to check their accounts, and no one can hold it back.

Just when Datou Wen was about to ask Du Yongxiao what specific method could be used to get the Hong Kong government and ICAC to let them go, the phone at home rang.

Du Dapao picked his teeth and stepped forward to pick up the phone: "Hey, this is Du Mansion, who are you looking for? Ah, what are you talking about? I can't understand English. Can you speak Chinese?"

The person on the phone started speaking Chinese. Du Dapao was stunned for a moment, then turned to Du Yongxiao and said, "There is a ghost guy named Hehao who asked you to come and say he wants to meet you!"

"McLehose?"

"Oh, by the way, it's MacLehose! Uh, why does this name seem familiar?" Du Dapao muttered, picking his teeth.

Datou Wen and others looked at Du Yongxiao in astonishment.

Du Dabao popped his toothpick and spat out his toothpick, "MacLehose? Is this the ghostly Hong Kong Governor?" with a surprised look on his face.

Li Cuilian came out with tea. Seeing her husband's appearance, she couldn't help but said, "What the hell, are you staring so big?"

"It's indeed a ghost! The ghost MacLehose, the ghost Governor of Hong Kong, he just called personally and said he wanted to see our Xiao!" Du Dapao said loudly.

Li Cuilian curled her lips, "So what? Our Axiao just came back today and just finished eating. He knows what he said. We will talk about it later when we are free."

Du Dapao rolled his eyes: "You asked the Hong Kong Governor to wait for our son? Then we might as well ask him to come here in person!"

"Yes, yes, let him come here in person! When you call him, just tell me to make soup and treat him, a geek, to a nice soup!"

Du Dapao didn't know what to say, this girl was really big-hearted.

"Since he has something to ask me for, I will go there." Du Yongxiao stood up and said.

"Yes, yes, come over quickly!" Du Dapao urged, thinking to himself, fortunately, I know the basics. The Hong Kong Governor has invited me, so why are you putting on airs?

"Brother Xiao, do you want us to accompany you?"

"No, just let A-Xian drive me!" Du Yongxiao put on his coat.

Zhuang Dingxian went outside to prepare the vehicle.

Datouwen and the others sent Du Yongxiao out.

Before getting on the bus, Du Yongxiao said to them: "It's a good idea this time. I'll take the opportunity to explain the proposal to the Hong Kong government. If it passes, you can safely land ashore in the future!"

When Du TouWen heard this, they became excited. Although they didn't know what suggestions Du Yongxiao was going to give to the Hong Kong Governor, they believed that as long as Du Yongxiao was willing to help them, they would be able to sit back and relax in the future.

…

The British Lion flag flutters in the wind in the square in front of the Hong Kong Government House.

A row of guards performed step drills on one side of the square.

Du Yongxiao is now considered a frequent visitor to the Hong Kong Governor's Mansion. When the guard at the door saw him, he immediately raised his hand and saluted.

Du Yongxiao nodded briefly in return and walked inside.

Those who can work in the Hong Kong Governor's Office are basically very tough in the background. Whether they are confidential secretaries, personal bodyguards, limousine drivers, coffee maids, or even kitchen chefs, they are all connected.

These people have seen many dignitaries on a daily basis, and their eyes are a bit arrogant, with their nostrils turned upward when they look at everyone.

Only when Du Yongxiao walked in, they did not dare to show any arrogance.

On the contrary, they all bowed to Du Yongxiao politely.

When Du Yongxiao left, everyone whispered -

"Is this this young man? The legendary bloody-handed massacrer, the murderous devil?"

"Yes, that's him! I heard that he pulls out his gun whenever he disagrees!"

"Yeah, I've also heard that he kills people like crazy!"

These people who work in the Hong Kong government usually don't have a lot of work, and they like to gather together to gossip. And Du Yongxiao happened to be the most legendary figure in Hong Kong during this period.

Just one bloody massacre is enough for many people to gossip for a long time.

What's more, he can calm down the entire fight in Hong Kong with just one sentence. This kind of energy cannot even be matched by the Governor of Hong Kong.

"I didn't expect him to be so young and handsome!"

"I really wonder what he looked like when he was killing people?"

"One shot to the head! Bang! Sharp!"

"Wow, how scary!"

After hearing this, the maids all trembled and stopped being crazy.

Du Yongxiao was led by the butler to the office of Hong Kong Governor MacLehose.

The male secretary was already waiting at the door.

Before Du Yongxiao could speak, the male secretary came forward and said respectfully: "Superintendent Du, the Governor of Hong Kong has been waiting inside for a long time. Please -"

With that said, the male secretary made an invitation gesture and opened the office door.

Creak, the door opens.

Du Yongxiao smiled at the male secretary and immediately stepped in.

In the spacious and bright office, in addition to Hong Kong Governor MacLehose, there are four other people at the moment. They are Du Yongxiao's old rival, judicial boss Bailiqu. Du Yongxiao's immediate boss, Police Commissioner Rosen. Du Yongxiao is an old friend and the commander of the British troops stationed in Hong Kong, General William. and Li Luofu, Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

"Du, you're here, please sit down quickly!" MacLehose was very enthusiastic when he saw Du Yongxiao coming in, and even stood up and invited Du Yongxiao to take a seat.

Bailiqu and the others did not move, but nodded politely towards Du Yongxiao.

Du Yongxiao greeted them, found a seat and sat down, and then looked at MacLehose: "I wonder why you came to me?"

MacLehose smiled: "First of all, I want to thank you, yes, Du! You ensured the safety of Hong Kong! Secondly, as you know, I hope that Hong Kong will have long-term stability in the future, rather than a short-term stability."

At this time, Baili Qu said with a smile: "Then it depends on what good idea you have, Superintendent Du! Calming down a temporary storm is not a skill, but being able to clear the sky with your hands is a hero!" There was a sneer in his tone, which meant that you, Du Yongxiao, too It can only maintain temporary order, but cannot guarantee Hong Kong's long-term stability.

In fact, this is indeed the case.

Anyone with a discerning eye would know at a glance that the police officers were temporarily following Du Yongxiao's orders as they retreated and stopped demonstrating.

As long as the ICAC continues to fight corruption ruthlessly, the police force will rise again.

Du Yongxiao glanced at Bailiqu, then at Li Luofu, and finally looked at his old friend General William.

General William bit his big cigar, shrugged, and said: "We discussed this issue just now. The Hong Kong government and ICAC hope that next time the police riot, I can send troops to suppress it. Of course, Du, you and I are friends, I think I should ask you about such an important matter first, what do you think?"

Du Yongxiao smiled, and then the servant brought coffee.

Du Yongxiao nodded to express his gratitude.

After the servant left, To Yongxiao said: "The police force is the cornerstone of maintaining Hong Kong's stability. I have never seen anyone break the cornerstone of their own home."

MacLehose sighed helplessly: "We don't want to, but you also know that we can't control the situation now!"

Bailiqu sneered: "Superintendent Du defends this so-called cornerstone so much. I'm very touched. But even Director Rosen said that these cornerstones will soon fall into disgrace."

Du Yongxiao looked at Rosen.

Police Commissioner Rosen spread his hands and smiled bitterly: "There is no choice at all, is there?"

"It's not like I don't have a choice!" Du Yongxiao said firmly as he picked up the coffee.

"Oh, Superintendent Du, do you have any good ideas?" Rosenqi asked.

MacLehose and others also looked at Du Yongxiao.

In their view, there is no solution to the police riots triggered by the anti-corruption campaign. Only strong suppression by the military can solve the problem once and for all.

Du Yongxiao put down his coffee, raised his head and glanced at everyone: "It's very simple, amnesty order!"

"What, an amnesty order?"

MacLehose and others looked stunned.

…

In the previous life, before the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, the anti-corruption work in Hong Kong had been handled by the Hong Kong police, and the police themselves were extremely corrupt. This made it difficult for corruption cases to be truly investigated, and on the other hand, the anti-corruption work increasingly lost the public. of trust.

There is no doubt that anti-corruption powers mean huge rent-seeking benefits for the police department. The transfer of anti-corruption power deprived the police department of both profits and convenient conditions for corruption, which triggered a strong backlash from the police.

After the famous "Gerber case" occurred, the Independent Commission Against Corruption has been focusing on police corruption as its main investigation target. By 1976, the Independent Commission Against Corruption, which had been established for two years, had uncovered nearly 20 corruption groups within the Hong Kong police force. Several senior police superintendents were arrested, and hundreds of police officers at all levels were arrested or wanted.

Between September and October 1977, the Independent Commission Against Corruption conducted a large-scale operation against the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station. More than 260 police officers were arrested, including 22 senior police officers at the level of superintendent or chief inspector.

In fact, although some police officers are passive or occasionally accept bribes once or twice, the Independent Commission Against Corruption may also investigate and punish them. This has created a panic situation in the Hong Kong police force where everyone is in danger.

In late October 1977, more than 10,000 police officers jointly complained to the Commissioner of Police about their dissatisfaction with the Independent Commission Against Corruption, stating that they would go on strike collectively if the government did not stop the matter. After the Police Commissioner informed the Hong Kong Governor, he was scolded by the Hong Kong Governor.

On October 28, 1977, thousands of police officers marched to protest against the ICAC’s “clearance” of police officers. Nearly a hundred police officers stormed into the ICAC, destroying objects and injuring people. Other police officers responded to this and prepared to attack the Independent Commission Against Corruption and the British Hong Kong Government again.

The development of the situation has become a dilemma before the Hong Kong governor, testing the political wisdom of the British Hong Kong government.

If we condone the police force and compromise with the police force, the new Independent Commission Against Corruption will fall short of its achievements, lose the trust of the people again, or even completely lose the support of the people, and the rule of law will inevitably regress.

If the Independent Commission Against Corruption is supported to conduct a thorough investigation of the police force, it will cause violent turmoil in the police force, and may even lead to the loss of the Royal Police Force in Hong Kong. Maintenance of social order will become a primary issue, and social stability will be worrying.

After careful consideration, the British Hong Kong government made a compromise choice and issued an amnesty order, which ultimately successfully resolved the incident.

On November 5, 1977, the Governor of Hong Kong ordered the Independent Commission Against Corruption to stop pursuing all corruption committed by the police before January 1, 1977, except for cases where the case was particularly serious or an arrest warrant had been issued.

This amnesty order relieved the vast majority of the troublemaking police officers and was a successful strategy of differentiation and disintegration. Many police officers who had determined that they would not be held accountable by law began to withdraw from the conflict camp.

However, some police officers were not satisfied and pushed further, demanding a complete and unconditional amnesty, and even proposed abolishing the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

In response to this situation, if the Hong Kong government continues to withhold concessions, it will lead to a return of political passivity and serious corruption.

To this end, the Hong Kong Governor convened an emergency meeting of the Legislative Council. At the meeting, it took only 30 minutes to pass amendments to the "Police Ordinance" three times, stipulating that any police officer who refuses to execute an order will be dismissed immediately without appeal. This action eventually quelled the police resistance.

At this point, collective corruption among the Hong Kong police has been completely destroyed, and Hong Kong's clean government construction is gradually on the right track.

…

"That's right, it's an amnesty order! Only when the Hong Kong government and the ICAC jointly issue this order can the riots in the police force be completely quelled!"

Du Yongxiao took out a cigarette and bit it in the corner of his mouth, saying calmly.

"The specific implementation method is--"

Du Yongxiao made no secret and recounted in detail the contents of the amnesty issued by Hong Kong in his previous life.

At first, MacLehose and others still looked disdainful, thinking that Du Yongxiao was bragging. Can such a big thing be solved with just an amnesty order?

But gradually, as Du Yongxiao revealed the entire content of the amnesty order, and even later directly talked about amending the "Police Regulations" in order to prevent some police officers from being greedy and demanding complete amnesty.

At this time, the expressions of MacLehose and others changed from disdain to dumbfounded.

The reason is that Du Yongxiao's calculations are too accurate!

Almost all the loopholes in front and back, and things that might happen have been plugged up!

By the time Du Yongxiao had finished smoking half of his cigarette and finished explaining the amnesty order, the expressions of the four people present had not yet recovered from their shock.

Du Yongxiao flicked the cigarette ashes, looked at the four people, and said calmly: "I'm done! I dare not say anything else. If the amnesty order is really issued, I believe Hong Kong will soon be able to completely stop the chaos!"

The four of them remained silent.

The whole hall was unusually quiet, the only sound was breathing.

Du Yongxiao continued: "Now -"

The tone is aloof.

"Do you agree or disagree?"