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

Chapter 645 The Unscrupulous Foreigners (You can claim the God-level Glory)
After the riot police entered the ICAC, they followed the sound of gunfire and took control of the area layer by layer.

"F1 is safe, F2 is safe, F3 engaged in firefight, threat eliminated."

There was only sporadic resistance on the first two floors, but as they climbed to the third floor, they gradually encountered fierce resistance from Lian Ji detectives. From sporadic gunfights, it slowly escalated into a full-scale firefight.

Chief Inspector Chi Kam-man, who was on the front line, raised his M16, fired a burst of bullets, and flashed back to cover. He shouted into his earpiece, "F4, Witness Protection Team, you are encountering large-scale resistance."

Sitting in the command vehicle, He Junhong replied, "Don't rush, the Flying Tigers will be here in two minutes!"

Chi Jinwen took off his headset and said sternly, "Hurry, the Flying Tigers only have two minutes left."

Senior Inspector Meng Zhixun made a hand gesture, lowered his body, rushed forward along the wall, raised his gun and roared: "GOGOGO, one of us, take care of everyone!"

"Da da da."

"Da da da"

The support from the Flying Tigers did not slow down the stormtroopers; instead, it spurred them to fight even harder and advance bravely.

The team members selected for this special operation are all the best of the best, with exceptional qualities. Perhaps the greatest experience of their lives will be this operation.

They believed that regardless of whether someone came from a poor family or a police family, as long as they could seize the ICAC building and control the ICAC, they could expect to rise through the ranks and accumulate merits to become high-ranking officials.

Who would willingly give up to the Flying Tigers?
Braving a hail of bullets, Meng Zhixun led his men forward. Two men were shot along the way, but the rest of his brothers successfully broke through the line of fire and used their sharp gunfire to take down the stubborn Lianji detectives one by one.

Inside the office, shattered glass rained down, and the walls were riddled with bullet holes, some so dense they resembled a honeycomb.

Chi Jinwen led his men upwards, handing the scene over to Meng Zhixun.

Many civilian agents hid under their desks, trembling with fear.

Meng Zhixun coldly glanced at the six ICAC officers who had laid down their weapons and surrendered, and waved his hand to order: "Arrest them! Daring to open fire, obstruct official business, and create disturbances, you bastards, you'll be sitting in jail for the rest of your lives."

A witness investigation officer, with his arms bound, kept twisting and struggling, his badge dangling from his neck, and shouted: "Without the Governor's order, you dare to enter the ICAC with a gun? Do you even respect the law, officer!"

"Rebellion! You are creating a rebellion! You are pushing Hong Kong Island into the abyss, pushing five million citizens into war! Examine your conscience! Do you still have any conscience?!"

Foreigners have occupied Hong Kong for a century, exploiting the masses and being ruthless and ungrateful. But even with such meager "gratitude," some benefits still end up in the hands of certain beneficiaries.

The ICAC is a special agency entirely supported by foreigners, and its agents have all received benefits to varying degrees. Even with Zhuang Zhuoyan's position as Chief Investigation Officer, he couldn't possibly control the entire building. Although the swift decapitation operation maintained basic stability, firefights were still taking place in several areas.

There were people arranged by Zhuang Zhuoyan, people brought by the foreigner, and detectives who took the initiative to participate.

The ICAC is a disciplined force, and even when on patrol, they rarely carry firearms. However, all personnel, including civilian staff, have received firearms training.

The operation team, witness protection team, and security team are armed 24 hours a day. Each floor has an armory, allowing for rapid arming in case of emergency.

Meng Zhixun, who came from a humble background, didn't tolerate the head of the witness investigation team. He reached out and ripped off the tie, glanced at the man's badge, and threw it at his face, saying, "Tam sir, right? So young, yet you've become the head of the investigation team. You must be very well appreciated by your superiors!"

"Let me tell you, it's all about the victor and the vanquished. Whoever wins is righteous, and whoever loses is a traitor. The laws those foreigners set need to be rewritten!"

Meng Zhixun raised his foot, about to step on the fallen document and crush it. Tan Liangrui's pupils constricted, feeling deeply humiliated, but the officer quickly raised his knee and thrust it into his abdomen, causing Tan Liangrui's face to contort in horror, and he began to gag. The remaining Lianji detectives, under the guns of the riot police, all lowered their heads, unable to look directly at him.

Perhaps, for a small group of vested interests, the police force in the past was a golden age, a paradise of prosperity.

But many more people endure the pungent fumes in plastic factories, exchanging their lives for money. In construction companies, they toil under the scorching sun, hammering and breaking bricks. In underpasses, they set up stalls to sell goods, only to be chased away by the police.

Good jobs are always done by foreigners, by compradors. Hard-working laborers are always Chinese laborers, by the big circle.

Meng Zhixun will never forget that his father contracted lung disease while working in a plastics factory, was fired by his boss, and had no recourse. He will also never forget that his grandfather broke his right leg at a construction site, became paralyzed at home, and only received a 500 yuan gift from the company.

I'm not afraid of hardship or fatigue.

What's frightening is that the law will never protect them, and the authorities will never stand by their side. Since the authorities are useless, then let's change the world!
It takes the efforts of three generations to train one policeman.

This policeman risked his life, wishing only that his descendants could live with dignity.

When Chi Man-kam and his team arrived at the fifth floor, two Flying Tigers helicopters were already hovering on the roof of the ICAC building. One by one, masked and agile team members rappelled down to the ICAC.

Then, two Special Duties Unit (SDU) squads, led by a superintendent, occupied the ICAC from top to bottom. With superior numbers and equipment, the police force took only ten minutes to completely occupy the ICAC.

At the entrance to the conference room on the seventh floor, Zhuang Zhuoyan encountered Chi Wenjin from the Emergency Unit and Hu Zhigao from the Flying Tigers. Although the two officers had won, they were very polite to Zhuang Sir, standing at attention and saluting, saying, "Emergency Unit, Chief Inspector Chi Wenjin, reporting for duty to Zhuang Sir!"

"Superintendent Hu Zhiga of the Flying Tigers reporting for duty!"

The murderous aura on Zhuang Zhuoyan's face had faded, but the fierce look in his eyes still lingered after the bloody battle. He returned the greeting and said, "You two officers, please don't stand on ceremony. Please cooperate with the mobile unit to secure the Lianji branch first."

"clear."

Chi Wenjin nodded slightly.

Hu Zhigao asked, "Are there any hostile personnel within the ICAC?"

Zhuang Zhuoyan's expression was serious: "No, but the agents cannot be allowed to leave before they receive their letters of appointment. Even if only one-tenth of the more than a thousand military-trained people are misled by the foreigners, they are still a considerable force."

"First, seal them off under the guise of an investigation, make them sign guarantees for each other, then have their families take them away. My men will cooperate with you, step by step."

Hu Zhigao nodded happily: "Zhuang Sir has considered everything very carefully. Congratulations, Zhuang Sir, for your great contribution."

Zhuang Zhuoyan did not refute, but sighed, "Whether it is a merit or a demerit remains to be seen, but Lian Ji must not let us down. I'm leaving the building to you, and I'll take the action team to handle a case."

"Don't worry, Inspector Zhuang." After Hu Zhigao finished speaking, Zhuang Zhuoyan waved to a group of investigators who were already standing beside him and ordered, "Let's go find Sima Hua and have a chat!"

Watching Zhuang Zhuoyan leave in a hurry, Hu Zhigao withdrew his gaze, walked to a corner, and dialed a phone: "Ren Sir, the Lianji Building has been taken over."

Ren Darong and the others were in the office when they received the news. They immediately showed their delight: "Well done! Where is Zhuang Zhuoyan?"

"Off to work on a case. He's a man of action, doesn't he?" Hu Zhigao lit a cigarette and took a deep drag. Ren Darong said, "Keep an eye on the building, awaiting orders!" "Yes, sir!"

After hanging up the phone, Ren Darong was excited, clapping his fists together and exclaiming, "We won!"

The first "police-ICAC conflict" ended in a police riot, a change of regulations, and the acceptance of a pardon from the authorities. High-ranking Chinese detectives were arrested and wanted, and the police force suffered a complete defeat.

This time, however, it ended with the police occupying the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). If things go smoothly afterward, the ICAC will definitely be restructured. At that time, in the second police-ICAC conflict, the police will be the winner.

Without a doubt, for some time to come, the power of the police force will surpass that of the ICAC. As the person in charge, Yam Ta-wing will gain prestige and become a well-deserved police king.

The position of "number one" is already a foregone conclusion; with a little maneuvering, the "Security Bureau Chief" position will surely be secured.

"The ICAC has taken care of it. I hope the arrest of Szeto Wah will also go smoothly." Upon receiving the news, Yin Zhaotang was invigorated, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

If they maintain their swift and decisive momentum, sweeping everything away, they might not even need three days; a single day would be enough to shatter the carefully constructed situation created by the foreigners.

Although the telephone lines inside the ICAC were cut, the mobilization of the police force, the operation of the Special Duties Unit (SDU), and the large-scale blockade by the Mobile Force could not be kept secret for long.

Victoria Peak, Governor's Mansion.

Yud had already received intelligence and summoned the heads of the military, security bureau, and municipal government to the scene. After reading the intelligence, the officials present all had extremely solemn expressions.

The military commander saluted and said, "Coup! Sir Governor, this is a full-blown coup and must be dealt with seriously."

"The British garrison in Hong Kong is fully prepared!"

Youde nodded slightly: "I have sent a letter to the Zu family requesting the deployment of troops and ships to control the armed forces in Hong Kong. Two warships will arrive in Hong Kong in three days."

At that time, cargo from Hong Kong Island will be unable to leave, and goods from overseas will be unable to enter. Hong Kong Island will lose its strategic value and can be easily blockaded by powerful ships and cannons.

Will the North risk disrupting its opening-up policy by forcibly supporting the Chinese community in Hong Kong?

not necessarily.

But since even "soft colonization" is impossible, it's no wonder he's resorting to underhanded tactics, flipping the table and refusing to play anymore.

Seeing this, the security chief felt reassured, stepped forward, saluted, and said, "The entire disciplined force is on standby and can be deployed to quell the unrest at any time!"

Yud glanced at the head of security with disdain, then shook his head and said, "No need. A coup will only lead to war, not peace."

"Disciplined forces should focus on maintaining social order as much as possible."

Of the six disciplined services, the most powerful, the police force, has slipped out of control. The ICAC, which enjoys the greatest law enforcement authority, has also been temporarily stripped of power.

The remaining departments are the Correctional Services Department, the Fire Services Department, and Customs.
Gathering ten thousand or so people is no problem, but if they were really sent to the streets to fight with the police, society would descend into chaos. What about the prisons? What about the docks?

The more than four thousand serious offenders in Stanley Prison, if released, would be enough to overturn the Security Bureau. The Commissioner was merely making a statement; seeing the Governor hadn't given his approval, he immediately replied, "Yes, sir!"

He calculated that he could only spare one or two thousand more people to maintain order on the streets, which was the limit.

Yude looked at the city council director and said, "I've already signed the Level 1 martial law order, no problem. But if we really send them out into the streets to fight with the police, society will really descend into chaos. What about the prisons? What about the docks?"

"Hong Kong is under a state of emergency. The Urban Council is prepared to maintain operations."

"The district offices must not lose communication."

The city council member stepped forward: "Yes, sir!"

"The news of the ICAC's downfall must never be released to the public. The Hong Kong government's dwindling prestige should be cherished all the more. Did the police force deploy uniforms to blockade the nine universities?" You De still wanted to return to his ancestral home in style and didn't intend to bring the conflict into the open. Even if it were declassified later, he would have already retired.

The military representative saluted and said, "Yes, the police force has dispatched more than 8,000 personnel to completely seal off the nine schools, with the University of Hong Kong having the largest number of students, mobilizing more than 2,000 police officers."

"They not only carried conventional weapons, but also deployed water cannon trucks and armored vehicles."

Yu De sighed, “Their social management costs are really low. They mobilized nearly 10,000 students and still had the power to launch an ICAC coup.”

"There was not a single disturbance in society."

The military representative pondered, "Sir, should we send someone from Military Intelligence to create some commotion?"

Yu De said, "First, send the Scouts into the school to deliver water and food to the students. Let's see if they dare to stop us. If they do, then have the Military Intelligence Bureau do something to stir up public opinion. If they don't dare to stop us, then send young soldiers to infiltrate the Scouts, carry equipment, and lead the students out into the streets!"

The military representative's eyes widened slightly in surprise, but he answered decisively, "Yes, Sir Governor!"

The Hong Kong Island Scouts are not under the command of the military, but rather under the Hong Kong Island Scout Management Committee. Each Governor is the natural Director General and Supreme Commander of the Management Committee.

Since its official establishment in July 1915, the Scouts have developed for over seventy years. Established in accordance with the Hong Kong Island Scout Association Ordinance, it is the largest uniformed youth organization in Hong Kong, with over 800 brigades and more than 40,000 members.

Among them are more than 10,000 social workers and volunteers, and more than 20,000 "Scouts" aged 8 to 26.

The earliest Scouts were indeed in preparation for war. However, as things stand today, unless another world war breaks out, it's unlikely that volunteers or young Scouts would be ordered to perform tasks.

However, according to the regulations, in a state of emergency, the governor has the right to mobilize the Scouts to participate in security and labor assistance work, which is similar to the situation of the "G Youth Corps".

Many members are registered, but few participate in association affairs. In special circumstances, all members can be mobilized to actively participate. Based on the registered age, they are divided into "Little Scouts" (4-8 years old), "Cub Scouts" (7-12 years old), Scouts (11-16 years old), Senior Scouts (15-21 years old), and Volunteer Scouts (18-26 years old). Senior Scouts are the last batch, while Volunteer Scouts, also known as "Fun Scouts," are volunteers who serve longer periods. They are older, and outstanding individuals have already developed certain military skills and may be promoted, or even have the opportunity to enter politics.

As he lost more and more power, Yud became increasingly unscrupulous, telling the Chinese guys to charge at the Chinese police line and see if those guys dared to stop them!

Upon receiving orders from the highest-ranking officer, the management committee members of the Hong Kong Island Scout Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, immediately began to mobilize scouts from different brigades to report to the nearest training centre in accordance with emergency mobilization measures.

The management committee cannot force scouts to participate in operations, but after receiving calls, scouts flock to the training centers in various districts to report.

They had no idea what was happening; all they knew was that the situation was critical and that there were important matters in Hong Kong that required their attention!
(End of this chapter)