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Mai Renhao seemed to have given up the positions of senior assistant director to the three of them, but they all knew very well that as long as Mai Renhao was still there, and Chen Taoran and Yan Liguo, the two foreign deputy directors, were still there, the positions of these three senior assistant directors were just castles in the air and could be taken away by Mai Renhao at any time.

Therefore, from the very beginning, the outcome of Mai Renhao's conversation with them was already predetermined.

This is also Li Jun's open strategy. As long as you follow Li Jun, you can only follow him all the way to the end. Want to jump ship halfway? There is absolutely no such possibility!

After a brief exchange, Li Wenbin and Lu Minghua also left Zhuo Jingquan's room.

After Li Wenbin and Lu Minghua left, Zhuo Jingquan immediately picked up his mobile phone and dialed a number.

...... ....... .......

"Brother Hua, it's me, Zhuo Jingquan."

After the call connected, Zhuo Jingquan immediately spoke.

This time, he didn't call him Mr. Zhang, but directly called him Brother Hua, which means that Zhuo Jingquan's inner thoughts have undergone a huge change.

"Inspector Cheuk, what are your orders?"

On the other end of the phone, Ahua clearly noticed the change in how Zhuo Jingquan addressed him, his eyes flickered slightly, and he asked with a smile.

"Brother Hua, I'd like to meet the person behind you."

After a moment of contemplation, Zhuo Jingquan gritted his teeth and said.

Although Ahua is also very sharp-tongued, Zhuo Jingquan is certain that there are others behind him.

"Inspector Cheuk, are you sure?"

Upon hearing Zhuo Jingquan's words, Ahua asked with a smile, his tone carrying a deeper meaning.

"I am sure."

Zhuo Jingquan's tone was very firm.

"Okay, Inspector Cheuk, once today's business is over, I'll arrange for you to meet my boss."

Ahua smiled slightly and slowly began to speak.

"Thank you, Brother Hua."

Zhuo Jingquan's expression relaxed, and he slowly spoke.

Zhuo Jingquan knew very well that as long as the other party was willing to meet him, it meant that he had value to be used, and he could use his value to get a good price for himself.

As a smart man, Zhuo Jingquan never shied away from treating himself as a commodity; after all, being able to become a commodity already proved his value.

the other side.

With a livid face, Mai Renhao returned to his office. After sitting in his chair for nearly 10 minutes, he finally picked up the phone and dialed a number.

“I am Commissioner of Police Mak Yan-ho. I have urgent business with Mr. Hong Kong Island.”

After the call was connected, Mai Renhao immediately spoke.

One minute later.

"Director Mai, what brings you here?"

The voice of Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten came through the receiver.

After hearing Peng Jiakang's question, Mai Renhao pondered for a few seconds, hesitated, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "Governor, the police force is out of control. Chinese police officers have collectively rebelled, and I have lost control of most of the police force."

After saying this, Mai Renhao seemed to have all his strength drained away instantly, and he slumped back in his chair, looking utterly defeated and dejected.

"Director Mai, is that all you wanted to say?"

On the other end of the phone, Peng Jiakang's face also turned extremely ugly. He never expected that he would encounter such a terrible situation after only a few days in Hong Kong. It was an absolutely disastrous start.

“Governor, I will resign after this matter is resolved!”

Mai Renhao said slowly.

"Director Mai, what I need is not for you to resign, but to solve the current problem!"

Peng Jiakang shouted sternly, clearly furious at Mai Renhao's desertion.

“There is no other way, Mr. Governor. I suggest that the Hong Kong government deploy troops, just like it did during the Canton-Hong Kong general strike.”

Mai Renhao spoke slowly, word by word.

"..."

Upon hearing Mai Renhao's words, Peng Jiakang's face darkened, and he remained silent...

[171] The clash between the military and police: a major event recorded in the history of Hong Kong Island.

The Governor's Residence, the office of Governor Peng Jiakang.

Peng Jiakang held the phone receiver, his expression unusually grave.

"Director Mak, do you know what you just said? Deploying the military means I'm declaring a state of emergency on Hong Kong Island. If anything goes wrong, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Peng Jiakang spoke slowly, word by word.

Although the Governor of Hong Kong is the supreme ruler of Hong Kong Island and the supreme commander of the U.S. military stationed in Hong Kong, he can only command the military to carry out non-military operations when Hong Kong Island enters a state of emergency.

This can be considered a small restriction imposed on colonial governors by the British Empire during its time on the mainland.

“Mr. Governor, although I am reluctant to admit it, the police force is now nearly paralyzed. Even though I offered three senior assistant commissioners, the Chinese side is still not budging. They can't possibly give up my position as the top officer to the Chinese, can they?”

On the other end of the phone, Mai Renhao said with a helpless expression.

He certainly knew that only by declaring a state of emergency could the Governor of Hong Kong mobilize troops for non-military operations, but the problem now was that there was really no other way.

Either the Hong Kong British government deployed troops to quell the unrest and then purged the Chinese factions within the police force, or the Hong Kong British government made concessions and handed over the police force to the Chinese factions within it for management. There was no other way to choose.

"..."

Mai Renhao's question stumped Peng Jiakang as well. He gripped the phone receiver, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.

Deploying troops would lower his 'ratings' in his homeland and also expose the Hong Kong government to international criticism.

However, if the military is not deployed, control of the Hong Kong Island Police Force will have to be relinquished.

Thinking of this, Peng Jiakang slowly said, "Director Mai, I will soon publicly announce that Hong Kong Island has entered a state of emergency and the army will be deployed. You should also hurry up with the police force."

The Hong Kong government during the era of the "money empire" deeply understood the importance of control over the Hong Kong Island Police Force.

The four chief detectives, including Lui Lok and Lam Kong, practically sidelined the high-ranking foreign officials, and the presence of the British Hong Kong government was extremely low in Hong Kong at the time.

It was precisely for this reason that the previous Governor of Hong Kong, Murray MacLehose, took a huge risk after taking office to establish the ICAC and return control of the police force to the Hong Kong British government.

Actually, it was because Lei Luo, Lan Gang, and others chickened out at the time. If they had been tougher and fought back against the ICAC as strongly as they did in the later police-ICAC war, the outcome would have been uncertain.

　3. After regaining control of the police force, Mak Rik-ho was able to carry out a series of reforms smoothly, which also made the Hong Kong British government fully understand the importance of the Hong Kong Island Police Force as a disciplined force.

Therefore, for Peng Jiakang, the Hong Kong Island Police Force is absolutely indispensable.

“Governor, once you declare a state of emergency on Hong Kong Island and deploy the military, the police force will certainly not let you down.”

Mai Renhao spoke with a solemn expression and an extremely serious tone.

His main purpose in requesting Peng Jiakang to deploy the army was not to use the army to suppress the Hong Kong Island citizens who were marching, but to use the army to suppress the disobedient Chinese police officers.

Even after the troop increase, the total number of troops in Hong Kong is only 9000. It would be a joke to think that 9000 people could suppress a demonstration of a million people.

What Mak Yan-ho truly needs is absolute command of the Hong Kong Island Police Force by the Governor in a state of emergency.

The Hong Kong Island Police Force may seem like a bunch of cops, but in reality, the police force in the United States is managed according to the military model, and even police ranks and military ranks can be seamlessly matched.

Once the Governor declares a state of emergency on Hong Kong Island, he will automatically gain command of all armed forces within the island.

At this point, if Zhuo Jingquan, Li Wenbin, Lu Minghua, and others still outwardly comply but inwardly defy orders, Mai Renhao could even send them to a military court.

Moreover, with 9000 soldiers at his disposal, Mak Yan-ho has no shortage of manpower; he can use these 9000 soldiers to control the Hong Kong Island Police Force.

"Director Mak, the coming period will be very difficult for our Hong Kong British government and for your Hong Kong Island Police Force. You must hold on."

Peng Jiakang said slowly.

“I will, Governor, for the Queen.”

Mai Renhao replied with an extremely firm tone.

"For the Queen."

After saying that, Peng Jiakang hung up the phone immediately.

Then, Peng Jiakang looked at Richard beside him and said, "Richard, immediately inform the Chief Executive, Shi Kang, and tell him that I am going to issue a Governor's order to declare a state of emergency in Hong Kong Island, so that the Hong Kong British government can prepare."

"Yes, Governor."

Richard immediately nodded in agreement.

Then, Peng Jiakang picked up the phone and dialed a number.

“Parker, it’s me, Peng Jiakang.”

After the call was connected, Peng Jiakang immediately spoke.

Parker, Brigadier General of the United Kingdom Army, is also the new commander of the United Kingdom's forces stationed on Hong Kong Island.

Besides this identity, Parker also has another identity: Peng Jiakang's high school classmate.

This time, the United States sent Peng Jiakang, granting him the greatest authority. Even the new commander of the Hong Kong garrison was a candidate recommended by Peng Jiakang.