"Ho Sir, the ICAC's senior investigation officer, Luk Ting Tong, died in a car accident, and the Wan Chai Department has gone to collect the body." Lan Gang pushed open the office door and stood at the door to report: "The driver has been arrested, and according to the inspection of the vehicle, it was found that the brakes failed. ”

"Strict investigation!"

He Dingxian's expression was serious, and he said sharply: "The senior investigation officer of the dignified ICAC Department died in a car accident for no reason, and we must find out whether there are corrupt elements behind it who are planning revenge. ”

“yes，sir！”

Lan Gang stood up and saluted and replied loudly.

This traffic incident is destined to cause a lot of public opinion in society, but compared with the conflict between police and integrity, which involves more than 100 people coming in and out, the death of a person in the storm is destined to be easily forgotten. In normal times, killing a senior member of the ICAC may attract strong retaliation from the Hong Kong government, but at the stage when the police and integrity officially start the war, the death of a person is no longer a big deal.

Moreover, Lu Dingtang died in Xiu Desen's car, and has entered the internal investigation stage, and the first responsible person is actually Xiu Desen, unless Xiu Desen can come up with evidence that someone is planning behind the scenes. But since the establishment of the ICAC has offended so many people, who will keep the evidence, and who will investigate?

You know, when someone dies in a case, whether it's homicide, accident, or revenge, the power to investigate is in the hands of the police.

"Hmph."

"Now he's in big trouble."

He Dingxian lit a cigar, sat in a chair, and flipped through the documents in an orderly manner.

In the ICAC.

When the investigation directors of the five teams of the executive department learned that their immediate boss had died, their first reaction was to complain collectively, they may not have any feelings for Lu Dingtang, but if they don't even complain about Lu Sir's death, they will be the next unprovoked death.

The Senior Investigation Officer of Unit L, Siu Tak Son, personally came to Lu Tingtang to invite Lu Tingtang away in full view of everyone, and for a time there was anger within the Enforcement Division, and the entire ICAC was panicked. Every department that undertakes the internal investigation function will inevitably be hated by insiders, and careful work may offend people, let alone let a senior executive die at the hands.

Central.

Hospital.

"Xiude sir, how is your body?" The Commissioner of the Integrity personally rushed to the hospital and as soon as he entered the ward, he showed concern and expressed his condolences to his subordinates who were also injured in the incident. I saw that Xiu Desen's left hand was wrapped in a bandage, and he sat on the bed and quickly straightened up, and saluted with his right hand with a respectful face: "Hello, sir!" ”

"You're welcome."

Ji Da moved a chair and sat down, and said apologetically: "It's me who is not good, Lu Dingtang should postpone the investigation." ”

"It's not."

Xiu Desen hurriedly shook his head: "The police force deliberately ordered a killer to target someone, and it can't be prevented at any time, if the monitoring work is delayed because of this, Group L can simply be canceled." ”

Ji Da was silent for a while, and his heart was really uncomfortable, because the truth said by Xiu Desen exposed the incompetence and weakness of the ICAC, why did the police force dare to kill people? Because the hard power is enough, just do it! Because Luk Ding Tong did take bribes, because the ICAC does not have the same ability to retaliate.

It's not that even the Governor's Mansion and the Military Intelligence Department behind it can't do it, but it can't deal with the aftermath of the assassination, so it is more beneficial to let He Dingxian live.

Xiu Desen sighed: "I have always said what the governor said before I came to Hong Kong Island, if you are afraid of death, don't do anti-corruption, the right road must be full of thorns, and there is no belief in overcoming thorns and dedicating oneself to the ideal." ”

"How do you expel the darkness, usher in the dawn, and defeat that empire of money?"

Ji Da was moved by Xiu Desen's words, of all the management, he was indeed the one who hated corruption the most, otherwise, the position of Group L would not have been handed over to him. If everyone in the ICAC shares the same beliefs, why can't they defeat the Force?

"Now we have to confirm whether Lu Sir has embezzlement."

Xiu Desen Road.

Ji Da shook his head: "The evidence is complete, and there is no doubt about corruption, but Group L has not officially filed a case, and Lu Dingtang cannot be treated as a suspect." ”

"Huh?"

Xiu Desen's expression suddenly became excited, and he shouted highly: "Jida sir! If you are greedy, you are greedy, and if you are black, why pretend to be deaf and dumb and calm public opinion! If this continues, the ICAC will only become the next police force! ”

"To protect you!" Ji Da held his hand and said solemnly: "Only by Ding Lu Dingtang's sacrifice in the line of duty and suspension for investigation can you become a victim together." If Lu Dingtang is convicted of criminals, you will harm Lu Dingtang's maneuver. ”

"There are already rumors in the ICAC that Lu Tingtang was beaten during the police integrity conflict, which caused us to want to get rid of him."

Lu Dingtang represents the entire execution office behind him, if Lu Dingtang loses face and wants to be eliminated, is it true that the other people in the execution office are not ashamed and can always be safe? The joints in this are clear and clear, and Xiu Desen immediately thought that He Dingxian's insulting actions were not done in vain, but laid the groundwork for provoking internal contradictions in the ICAC early on. The Governor understands how to stir up conflicts in the Force, and the Force can in turn stir up conflicts within the ICAC.

I thought that the ICAC was newly established, the interpersonal relationship was simple, and the whole family was united, but I didn't think that I would find an opportunity for the Chinese.

It can only be said that it is too difficult to do things in the land of the Chinese.

Xiu Desen was silent for a long time, and sighed: "I understand, thank you sir." ”

"That's what I'm supposed to do." Ji Da breathed a sigh of relief and said in a relaxed voice: "You can recuperate in peace, the work of Group L is temporarily handled by Bonn." I have already ordered the release of Han Zhibang and others, the 24-hour interrogation period has expired, and there is no evidence for Group L to file a case, so it cannot be convicted by suspicion alone. ”

"At that time, there were only a few secondary schools in Kowloon, and the ICAC recruited more Chinese, so it was normal for a few to graduate from that secondary school. But I'll keep Bonn's attention and keep an eye on them. ”

When he heard that it was his deputy acting for official business, he felt much more relieved, at least the representative was not thrown out of the power center of the ICAC. As for the matter of Han Zhibang and others, it can indeed only be handled like this, and they can't even be transferred.

Because the timing was so sensitive, it was important to pay attention to the thoughts of the members of the Executive Service.

"I see."

Xiudesen nodded.

Ji Da glanced at his watch, stood up and said: "It's my happiest thing that you can survive, I waited for you to be reinstated at the ICAC on the day I went to Taiping Mountain first." ”

Xiu Desen smiled bitterly: "Goodbye, sir." ”

"Don't worry, it's not your business." Seeing his expression, Ji Da smiled, perhaps to assert his authority, and explained: "The Governor will not meddle in the internal affairs of the ICAC, it is the New Territories police officers who have started to assemble again." ”

Saudensen's face changed suddenly, and the ICAC was pushed to the forefront, and the anti-corruption campaign on Hong Kong Island was really dancing on the tip of a knife.

Taiping Mountain.

When MacLeho saw Ji Da walk into the fan-shaped door, stand on the blanket and salute, he put down his pen and got up politely and said, "Sir Ji Da, what is the opinion within the ICAC about the death of a senior investigation officer in the Central car accident?" ”

"The sacrifice is Lu Dingtang, the head of the execution department."

Ji Da's waist was straight, his hands were on his pants, and he said in a solemn voice: "Everyone in the ICAC feels unworthy of Lu Sir's death, and I have ordered Yan Guoliang, the Chinese investigation director, to temporarily act as Lu Sir's official business." ”

"Hmm."

"The police force assassinated the British ICAC executives, and if the Chinese ICAC executives were assassinated again, it would only cause greater resistance from the Chinese community." MacLehose felt that this move was right, and waved his hand: "I originally wanted the MI to retaliate back, but I heard the New Territories police meeting again?" ”

"Yes!"

Ji Dadao.

"I allow the ICAC to recruit another 200 people, and we must suppress the matter of police opportunities." MacLehose did not retaliate against the police force, but was afraid of continuing the assassination, which stimulated the police force and caused the ICAC to be unable to handle the police conflict.

"You can talk to the British high-level people in the police force again, and promise some security conditions to ensure their reputation and status, so as to win them over." He offered more generous terms in the hope of helping the ICAC succeed.

Ji Da showed a very different courage and objected: "Mai sir, now is not the time to fight for people anymore, but the time to make a final decision!" ”

"What do you think?" MacLehose raised his eyebrows, and his expression became very serious.

Ji Da said positively: "The people who should fight have already been fighting, and the means that can divide have also been used, judging from the facts, the police force has been prepared for a long time!" Whether it is guessed or received, in short, the police force is very united, the interests are seriously bundled, the previous means of gradual breaking down have been ineffective, and if a resolute and forceful beheading action is not taken, the ICAC will be dragged into the abyss step by step by the police force, as evidenced by the incident of Luk Ding Tong! ”

"This kind of thing is a big blow to morale, and it can only be done once, not twice."

MacLeho fell into deep thought, and found that there was merit in Ji Da's point of view, did he fall into the rhythm of the enemy because he was afraid of attacking the leader and causing a collective backlash from the money empire? If you are ready to take on the backlash and directly kill its leader, will it have a better effect!

A tragic victory is also a victory, no matter how beautiful the defeat is, no matter how brave it is, it is a defeat!

If he wants to open up the ruling situation, he must make a trade-off, and the smart governor quickly became biased, looked at Ji Da and said, "Do you want to directly start the investigation of He Dingxian?" Then you have to be prepared for large-scale conflict, and even for your own sacrifice. ”

"I've read He Dingxian's investigation report, the more desperate he is, the more he won't give up, if you force him out of Hong Kong Island, I'm afraid I will have to kill you before leaving."

This kind of character is indeed a deterrent to the high-level, barefoot are not afraid of wearing shoes, who dares to pick up He sir's shoes and let He sir barefoot again? Ji Da understood in his heart, showed a resolute face, and said rightly: "It's not to investigate He Dingxian!" ”

"As far as I know about the police force, there is one person who is far more suitable than Ho Ting-yin, and that is to thread the needle for Ho Ting-yin at the top level, Ge Bai, deputy director of police operations!"

"This is a big corrupt official!"

When MacLehose heard that it was not He Dingxian, he was actually a little disappointed in his heart, and when he heard Ge Bai's name, he became solemn and said solemnly: "That's the deputy director of operations!" ”

(End of chapter)