Governor Ge Hongliang was sitting in his office, in a meeting with several members of the Political Affairs Bureau, and no matter how chaotic the streets outside were, from the Governor's point of view, it was a problem of scabies. As long as there is no change in the international situation and the North does not send troops to the south, the rule of the colonial government will not fail.

The struggle of the Hong Kong Island Police Force and the opinions of the citizens below are all made by the middle and lower strata for the sake of profit. As long as the Governor is willing to let go of his interests and improve the rights and interests of some Chinese, the riots can be quelled in minutes.

Moreover, where was there no unrest in the British colonies? As long as the turmoil on Hong Kong Island does not affect the regime, everything can be left to the next to solve the problem. This is because the Governor has more important things to do, and every single one of them involves urban planning.

The ancestral family did not use law and order as a political achievement, but the development of the colony and the taxes paid as a political achievement. On the whole, no matter how chaotic the police force is, it does not threaten the Hong Kong government, after all, so far, the police force is still controlled by British forces.

But when the secretary came to inform the police commissioner of the call, the governor had to let the councillors take a break, return to their desks, pick up the phone, and say in a loud voice: "Mak sir, I'm in a meeting, is there anything wrong?" ”

"Mr. Governor, the illegal assembly in Central has expanded to more than 5,000 people, with more than 20,000 people taking part in the assembly across Hong Kong, and as many as 50,000 people are expected to take part by tonight." Mak Jingtao exaggerated hostility and said in a serious tone: "In addition, more than 500 people have been injured at the scene, including many British people, and the medical team collected seven bodies in Wan Chai, including five British, one American, and one Canadian. ”

"The details are unknown, and many Chinese police officers were involved, and there was a shootout in the Wan Chai area. I don't think this case is a simple illegal assembly, but a premeditated, organized riot! ”

"I propose to activate the special state of affairs, declare a special state order, and put Hong Kong Island on alert."

A special status order can only be signed by the Governor and is one of the highest powers of the Governor. The "Alert" status alone allows the Commissioner of Police to bypass the two Deputy Commissioners and directly mobilize police officers from all departments.

Therefore, the Governor of Hong Kong is very cautious in the face of special status orders, and will not sign special status orders lightly unless absolutely necessary.

Everyone is extremely sensitive to the division of power.

Moreover, once the special status order is signed, the Governor must reach an agreement with the police force to cancel it, not that the legal stipulation stipulates that the Governor must apply to the police force for approval, but that once the power is released, the other party must be consulted if it is to be withdrawn, otherwise the Hong Kong government and the police force will have a conflict, which will really shake the foundation of the rule.

"It's so serious?" The Governor frowned, lost in thought.

Mak Jingtao said: "Yes, sir, the Chinese in the police force have an obvious bias towards the troublemakers, the Nanyang parade incident has been repeated a hundred days ago, and the best way for Hong Kong Island is to deal with it with the same thunder as Nanyang, and strictly engage in it!" ”

"The declaration of a special status on Hong Kong Island will facilitate the police force's actions, remind all Hong Kong citizens to evacuate at home, reduce unnecessary casualties and property losses, and give an explanation to the international community."

"Otherwise, the Hong Kong government's indifference to illegal assemblies will result in a large number of foreign casualties, which will attract condemnation and questioning from other countries."

Although, declaring a state of emergency in the city can easily cause panic among the citizens and cause concern to the ancestral family. However, there is already chaos outside, and in fact the society is already very chaotic, and there are all the negative effects that should be there.

So after thinking for a while, Governor "Ge Hongliang" was successfully persuaded by his subordinates, and said: "I will immediately sign a special state order to declare martial law on Hong Kong Island, but I don't want it to last longer than one night." ”

"Tomorrow morning, I'm going to announce the cancellation of the special status, is there a problem?"

This shift of power is measured in hours, and every minute, every second counts, and it has the potential to change history

"No problem, sir!"

Mai Jingtao stood up and saluted across the phone, and shouted loudly.

"Waiting for your news."

Ge Hongliang hung up the phone and asked the secretary to draw up a special status order on the spot, and then signed and issued it to notify various departments.

Within 30 minutes, television, radio, and radio throughout Hong Kong began to read out special status orders, announcing that Hong Kong Island had entered a state of alert. Martial law will be imposed 24 hours a day in Hong Kong, with factories and shops suspended and a curfew in place at 7 p.m.

"Bu Li, inform the Deputy Director of Operations Jian Baoning, Senior Assistant Director Gordon, and the Assistant Director of Kowloon District, Chief Inspector Ho Ting-yin of the Operations Department to the office for a meeting." Mai Jingtao was in the office, facing the assistant director in front of him, and ordered loudly: "Let the guys from the security section get ready." ”

"Roger."

Bu Li stood up and saluted and shouted.

When his subordinates left, Mai Jingtao opened the drawer, took out a gun pouch, hung it around his waist, and took out a row of bullets, and stuffed them into the chamber of the revolver one by one.

Every time he stuffed a bullet, the killing intent in his heart rose an inch!

Jian Baoning dispatched police officers from the Operations Department to bet on Chinese forces, which was indeed a move to change the situation.

He had already received the news that the army faction would completely turn to the Chinese, so he would take the initiative to arrange a political decisive battle with the Chinese forces, because if he missed the opportunity now, he would never have a chance in the future! He has avoided many sharp edges, but each time he is sharper and sharper, and the next time the police force Chinese will not let him go again.

He was just gambling, betting that Jian Baoning still had a little bit of national feelings, and leaning towards the Chinese was just a trade-off of interests, and he would not send an action department to help the Chinese resist the Hong Kong governor. In fact, in addition to gambling, he also added a bit of psychological warfare, wanting to use the mud against the water to disintegrate and destroy the fighting spirit of the military faction.

Let the army faction not dare to move.

Unexpectedly, Jian Baoning completely disregarded the nation and the country, and resolutely dispatched an action department to help the Chinese people punch the last blow. This proves that he lost the bet, and his compatriots can't be trusted, on the contrary, He Dingxian wins the bet, and He Dingxian's compatriots can be relied on!

The situation was very unfavorable to him, and he only made a final move, which was the special status order of the Governor.

"What's new, the Governor of Hong Kong has signed a Special Status Order, declaring a state of alert for the whole of Hong Kong." Jian Baoning received the call, sipped a cigar, turned his head to He Sir and said: "In a state of alert, Mak King Tao has the highest power in the police force, unless it is voted by the constitutional committee to remove Mak King Tao from the post of police commissioner. ”

"Otherwise, he has the right to directly mobilize any department of the police force, and anyone who violates it can be arrested, detained, or even shot on the spot for the crime of disobeying the orders of his superiors!"

As to whether the execution of subordinates was reasonable, the court will investigate according to the circumstances at the time.

But if you die, everything will stop!

The Constitutional Commissioner's vote to remove the Commissioner of Police is the Governor's last layer of insurance for the police force under special circumstances, and very few people other than the Governor can get a majority of the votes of the Constitutional Council to remove the Commissioner of Police. After all, the Commissioner of Police is himself the boss of the Constitutional Commission of the Force, and most of the Constitutional Commission should be the "iron plate" force of the Commissioner of Police.

Come out and mix, without the support of your own iron plate, how can you climb up?

From the township party and classmates to the ideological advocacy and local interests.

These are all licenses to build iron plates, and the most unfortunate old factory street is OK!

The so-called "iron plate" is the hardcore supporter, is the basic plate, the bigger the basic plate, the greater the potential, many historical heroes are defeated, is that the iron plate is not selected well. A thousand years ago, the landlord and the gentry were elected, and a thousand years later, a worker and a peasant were elected, and the guarantee was strong!

"When Hong Kong Island enters a serious special situation, Mak King-to can mobilize the Fire Department, the Corrections Department, the Customs and Excise Department and other disciplined forces to assist in the operation, and in fact has the authority to control the whole territory." Jian Baoning said: "Of course, the departments only need to assist him in name, but if there is no nod from the Governor, many departments will not cooperate." ”

"If the Governor of Hong Kong enters a state of emergency, then Mak has the power to apply for the transfer of the garrison, which is currently stipulated by law on Hong Kong Island and will only be deployed in a state of emergency."

Ho Ting-yin understood that Mak King Tao was in a dying throes, and with the endorsement of his most powerful political backer, the "Governor", he gradually grabbed a larger armed force outside the police force through special state regulations, so as to rewrite the situation.

Whether it is He Dingxian, Jian Baoning and Mak Jingtao in direct conflict, or the street situation has been anxious. Mai Jingtao has a reason to apply to the Governor for an upgrade to the Special Circumstances Ordinance, TMD, I thought that Mai Jingtao was exhausted, but I didn't expect this guy to hang up!

It is indeed tricky and terrifying enough for a politician to mobilize all the forces in his office!

"It is impossible for the Governor of Hong Kong to allow Mak King Tao to transfer the garrison." Ho Ting-yin made a decision first, and then said: "The curfew on the radio means that the Hong Kong Governor has only signed a warrant for one day, and Mak King Tao only has one day. ”

"He's the end of the crossbow, don't be afraid, just let the brothers below do it. Jian sir, are there any action police officers in Tai Kwun? ”

Jian Baoning's expression was stunned, and he laughed and said, "Yes!" ”

"If you have, you won't be afraid." He Dingxian shrugged his shoulders and said loudly: "I also have more than a dozen people." ”

"Da-da-da-da." At this time, Bu Li stood at the door and raised his hand to knock on the door, and shouted: "Jian sir, Mai sir asked you to go to the conference room with He sir to wait for him." ”

Jian Baoning did not refuse, nor did he open the door, shouting through the door: "Arrive soon!" ”

Immediately, he opened the drawer, took out the matching gun, stuffed it into his belt, looked at He Dingxian and said, "Do you need a guy?" ”

He Dingxian opened the corner of his clothes, revealing a gun handle, and sneered: "Always ready." ”

The political struggle at the highest level, after exhausting all bells and whistles, will inevitably turn into the most unpretentious battle. Because, the last strength of man is himself, the best way to solve the problem is to solve the problem, and the most complete elimination is to eliminate by force.

This is an eternal law.

Historically, the Hong Kong government has entered a special state many times, basically every gathering of more than 500 people will briefly enter one to three days, the closest one is now in the "Hong Kong Island Fall Day", and the farthest one from now is in the already released "Cold War 3".

Behind every state of emergency is a major crisis.

(End of chapter)