What do you mean by quitting the business? I'm not a big shot.

Chapter 597 The winner and the loser
"No surprises."

Yin Zhaotang quickly regained his composure and said calmly, "Dajun does the dirty work. When we had a good relationship in the past, Inspector Yu would turn a blind eye. It's normal."

"Now that he has parted ways with me, it is most appropriate for him to start with the army."

After all, if the police investigation is legally justifiable, the mainland will be unhappy but have to keep quiet. Otherwise, the long-proclaimed "Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong, one country, two systems" will be bankrupt before it even begins.

Neither the army nor Yin Zhaotang could defy the national policy.

Seeing Yu Sir's performance, the foreigners will naturally support him, allowing him to regain his footing among the three parties. It seems Yu Sir is still adhering to his political ideology, wanting to manipulate both China and Britain.

The solution is simple: get rid of Yu Shaoze and replace him with a new person.

"Ren Sir is a bit slow," Yin Zhaotang thought to himself, but on the surface he called out to his left, "Reassure the brothers and tell them not to worry, I will get Dajun out."

He nodded slightly with his left hand, feeling much more at ease, and said, "I have already asked Ah Du to go to the police station to try to get bail, and I have also spoken with the brothers in Lai Chi Kok."

"During this period, we will ensure that the army has a comfortable time."

Yin Zhaotang sneered, "I doubt those cops are capable of playing dirty tricks on my people."

He waved his left hand away, stepped to the Guan Yu shrine on the corridor, took out three incense sticks from the cabinet, and lit them over the candle flame.

With hands clasped together, holding incense sticks firmly, they bowed to the statue of a deity wearing a golden helmet, holding a Guan Dao (a type of halberd), and with a sword hanging at his waist.

"May the Second Master protect my brother and ensure his safety and safe escape."

Yin Zhaotang bowed three times devoutly, then placed incense into the bronze incense burner. The wisps of smoke gradually transformed into words.

May Guan Yu bless the nation and its people, bringing good fortune and averting misfortune!

[Please select the following for this fortune reading: 1. Loyalty-based fortune, police force relocation, going against the tide, power shift, newcomers rising to power]

[Note: For this "Loyalty" event, the offering to the gods should be made by 'reducing residents' electricity bills'.]

Part Two: A tale of loyalty and courage, a life-or-death struggle in the underworld, police officers rescuing people, brothers united, the brave are invincible.

[This time, the word "righteousness" is needed to repay the gods by "raising the average wage of a company".]

[Three: The word "trust" arose, causing suspicion among foreign firms and doubt among governors, leading to betrayal and disloyalty, and violating the natural order.]

[This time, the word "faith" indicates a need to appease the gods by "attracting a company to invest in mainland China".]

Yin Zhaotang pondered silently for a moment and chose the first "Loyalty" luck, because only the first "Loyalty" luck involved the change of power within the police force.

Now, when he chooses to draw lots, he doesn't consider the conditions for offering thanks to the gods. As long as the event isn't too outrageous, he can afford any conditions for offering thanks to the gods.

It's nothing more than losing some blood and flesh.

The trajectory of fortune and the final solution are worth considering. If one doesn't step up and quickly secure the position of leader in the police force, trouble might still arise.

The "Loyalty" option, which can rescue the army and promote the officer, is clearly the best solution. The "Righteousness" option is worse because it only saves people and has little impact on the subsequent situation.

The direction indicated by the "faith" element suggests a swift resolution to the Yu Sir situation, but it also implies a desire for reconciliation with the Westerners. It's not that negotiations with the Westerners are impossible, but rather that the initiative must be maintained. The goal is to completely convince them, get them to invest willingly in the north, achieve a peaceful handover, and jointly revitalize the economy.

As for the conditions for rewarding the gods in the Loyalty Journey, such as reducing residents' electricity bills, well, they are very difficult!

Because there is a power shortage on Hong Kong Island, electricity prices have always been high, and it is still a free market where power companies have the authority to adjust prices.

It is indeed simple.

There are only two major power companies in Hong Kong, CLP and HK Electric. After acquiring CLP, lowering electricity prices would be a piece of cake.

It only depends on the specific plan and the specific costs.

After paying his respects to Guan Gong, Yin Zhaotang returned to his office and dialed Ren Dahua's private number, directly questioning, "Ren sir, my man has been arrested, and the police force hasn't done anything about it?"

Ren Darong paced to the window, feeling increasingly troubled, and said, "Mr. Yin, there's a small problem. The ICAC's top investigation team, led by Chief Investigator Zhuang Zhuoyan, had already been approved by the Governor's Office. But two days ago, the Commissioner Against Corruption received a notice that the investigation was temporarily suspended."

"The ICAC no longer has the authority to investigate Yu Shaoze."

The activation of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) hinged on the attitude of the Western powers. Yu Shaoze was a staunchly pro-Chinese figure, deeply hated by the Westerners. The Westerners should have welcomed the ICAC's investigation into Yu Shaoze, seeing it as a dog-eat-dog situation. However, the Governor suddenly halted the investigation, and at that time, Ren Darong sensed something was amiss.

Following today's arrest of Wang Zhijun by the Political Department, it can be immediately concluded that Yu Shaoze had spoken with the foreigners. While they wanted to replace Yu Shaoze, he introduced new political forces; however, his own stance has become increasingly skewed.

"You can't get things done without the authority. Are you a civil official or a military official?" Yin Zhaotang shouted sternly, showing no respect for Ren Darong.

Ren Darong's uniform back was soaked with sweat. He said in a low voice, "Although we can't directly investigate Yu Shaoze, we will investigate Yu Shaoze's relatives and friends."

“His wife, Ong Yun, joined HSBC as chief financial officer last month, while his eldest son, Yu Wei, founded a trading company in London, which must involve money transactions.”

Yin Zhaotang spoke up: "Stop talking nonsense, can't we take care of them?"

The allure of power lies not in the ostentatious displays of authority in official business, but in the benefits derived from decision-making power. It's important to understand that those who formulate a city's development plan may simply be a few advisors; the real power players are the ones who decide who gets the projects and how much investment is made.

As Yu Shaoze's ambitions grew, there were bound to be interests at play. And when Yu Shaoze's stance shifted, there must have been some under-the-table exchange.

These things don't require guessing or evidence; it's based on basic logic. Ren Darong gritted his teeth: "It can be done. Give me a week, and I'll definitely bring them to justice."

“A week? Wait until my brother’s seventh day memorial! Inspector Yam, I recommended you because I need you to do things.” Yin Zhaotang shouted, “No need to investigate the evidence. Do you have anyone you can trust in the police force? Just kidnap Weng Yun and start interrogating him.”

"I'll give you a maximum of forty-eight hours to get rid of that Yu guy."

Ren Darong couldn't help but glance at his watch and said, "Mr. Yin, it will take me forty-eight hours to arrange the manpower."

"it is good!"

"You don't need to arrange the manpower; I'll handle that. I'll take care of things outside, and you handle the police matters." Yin Zhaotang had even bowed to Guan Yu (a legendary Chinese god of war), so he was definitely going to go all out. Finally, he asked, "Is everything alright?"

Ren Darong had nowhere left to retreat, so he gritted his teeth and said, "No problem."

Yin Zhaotang laughed and said, "I know what you're worried about. The plan is a bit rough and not legally sound. But remember, when it comes to fighting for power, it all boils down to four words—the winner takes all!"

(End of this chapter)