The Department of Guards is not particularly large, and it was initially established as a "chamber of commerce", organized by the merchants themselves.

Later, the powers and responsibilities of the Department of Guards became more and more extensive, and there were even autonomous patrol police and guard courts.

At that time, the chief of the Guards, who was very close to the Governor's Palace, bought off the British Governor-General, so that the Chinese Guards Department had the power of "a subordinate organ of the Governor's Palace", which became a legitimate institution.

This subordinate body has its own sub-district jurisdiction, police and courts.

Bai Yuanye pointed to the majestic high-rise building: "These are all prepared by the rich businessmen who made a fortune first. In a foreign land, they also want to have their own power. ”

Gu Qingzhou nodded.

"Seventy percent of Singapore's population is Chinese. The wealthiest group of Chinese immigrants probably immigrated a hundred years ago. Of course, there were people who came earlier, but then they were poor. Bai Yuanye said again.

Gu Qingzhou understood.

A hundred years ago, the imperial court became more and more poor, and foreigners stepped into China, and many wealthy people, especially those in the coastal areas, began to feel uneasy.

So, someone came to Singapore with their possessions.

They are the cornerstones of Chinese Singaporeans. They have the capital, they have the business mind, and they will even pull their own workers from the country.

At that time, the British government began to colonize the land, and the environment here was relatively stable.

Gu Qingzhou said: "I heard that it was the British who supported a Malay royal family. Now there's a royal family that exists in name only, right? ”

"Yes, there is one, they don't live here, they live in Penang." Bai Yuanye said.

He glanced at Gu Qingzhou and said, "Singapore is a small place, and most of the British are squeezed by the economy, and the rest is fine."

At least there were British warships in the harbor town, and the people felt at ease, not the panic of worrying about their homes being bombarded by artillery fire all day long. You know what I mean, right? ”

Of course Gu Qingzhou understood.

Compared to the situation at home, Singapore is very stable.

The people who live here believe in the strength of the British government.

Just like Yuecheng, the safety of the people is all pinned on the military strength of the Si family. As soon as the Si family fell, Yuecheng was destroyed.

For example, in the warlord-dominated China, Singaporeans are not worried that the British government will suddenly fall one day. As a result, the environment is relatively relaxed and stable.

And only compared to the domestic.

"Mrs. Si, will you be at a loss?" Bai Yuanye suddenly asked, "Is there that kind of confusion where the world is big, but there is no place to stay?" ”

Gu Qingzhou thought for a while and shook his head: "No." ”

Bai Yuanye smiled.

Gu Qingzhou said seriously: "We are not arrogant. When there is no shelter, we will modify the house ourselves, add security, and create a shelter ourselves.

Many people can't do it, not because they're incompetent, it's not that they're unrighteous, it's that there's no way. Without huge economic and military strength, it is impossible to boast of such a Haikou.

But we're different.

My husband and father-in-law are warlords and we have our own capital. Of course, you can build your own shelter. That's why I say I'm not confused, I'm not being unconventional, I'm not perfunctory. ”

She said, her eyes staring at Bai Yuanye.

Bai Yuanye was a little weird by her, and at the same time, he was a little uneasy in his heart.

He hesitated and asked, "Mrs. Si, do you want to replace the British colonial government?" ”

If so, others will be upset.

Gu Qingzhou didn't see what he wanted from his face, and his temptation to him didn't work, so he had to say, "How can it be replaced?" We also want the protection of the British. ”

Bai Yuanye still wanted to talk to Gu Qingzhou about something, but he thought that they had been standing at the door for a long time, and it was also hot under the shadow of the tree, Gu Qingzhou saw sweat on his forehead, and immediately invited Gu Qingzhou into the building.

The building has four floors, with about 20 offices on each floor.

The second floor is the office area of the governors.

Bai Yuanye took Gu Qingzhou into an office and said to her, "This room will be yours from now on." ”

Gu Qingzhou glanced at the furnishings and found that they were all old-fashioned Chinese furnishings, simple and heavy, rosewood desks and bookcases, and a luxurious Taishi chair.

"What do you think?" Bai Yuanye asked.

At first glance, it took a lot of thought.

Gu Qingzhou never lived up to the intentions of others, so he said: "It's very grand, thank you Sir Bai." ”

"It should."

Chief Bai said that we would eat together another day, and then talk about gossip slowly, and do things first today.

He added: "We also have a police station, called the Colonial Governor's Palace Police Bureau. ”

"It's also a subordinate agency?"

"Yes." Bai Yuanye said with a smile.

He then asked the secretary who followed him to call the chief of the police station.

He came in a man who was not very old, about thirty years old.

"The sub-bureau was only approved a few years ago, and they are all young backbones." Bai Yuanye said.

The young police chief, who tends to be thin, is very tall.

He wears a British-style police uniform, less like a policeman, more like a movie star, and his clothes are very neat and beautiful, representing the image of the entire substation.

"Sir, subordinate Niu Huaigu reports for duty." The thin and beautiful sub-chief said.

Gu Qingzhou held his forehead slightly.

I always feel that the Department of Guards is developing too fast, and many agencies can't keep up with the pace, which is a bit like a playhouse. For example, she, the deputy security department, such as this bull bureau, is not very like words.

Bai Yuanye left and asked Niu Huaigu to hand over the Pei family's case to Gu Qingzhou.

The specific situation is still to be investigated, but Gu Qingzhou is the direct leader, and any results must be reported to her.

"If the results are found, they will be handed over to the Governor's Palace, and they will sentence, be imprisoned, or executed." Niu Huaigu said to Gu Qingzhou.

"Will they be suspicious of the findings of the substation?" Gu Qingzhou asked casually.

Niu Huaigu shook his head: "The Governor's Mansion is a vegetarian meal, and he has no interest in governing Singapore at all." As long as they don't make trouble, they will never take care of it. ”

Gu Qingzhou nodded.

She asked Niu Huaigu again what progress was made in the Pei family's case, and it was determined that there was no suspect at present.

"Nope." Niu Huaigu was very indifferent, "I'm going to ask the family." ”

Gu Qingzhou remembered Pei Cheng's words yesterday.

Pei Cheng said that he wanted to talk to Gu Qingzhou, probably because he had some clues.

"Let's go to the hospital first, I'll go with you." Gu Qingzhou said, "The eldest young master of the Pei family said that he has something he wants to talk about. ”

When he went to the hospital, it was Niu Huaigu who drove, Gu Qingzhou in his car, and another car of his own.

He asked Gu Qingzhou: "Mrs. Si, we have heard of you a long time ago. In the future, will you be in charge of the police department? ”

Gu Qingzhou shook his head: "No, it's just the first thing I started." "I understand, it has something to do with the Pei family." Niu Huaigu said, "Chief Bai is afraid that we will offend people. Mrs. Si, you can take care of it for us. ”