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"Governor, what are your orders?"
Parker clearly knows when to be public and when to be private.
“Parker, I will declare a state of emergency on Hong Kong Island in a moment. After receiving my order from the Governor, you will immediately lead the soldiers to the Hong Kong Island Police Headquarters building to assist Commissioner of Police Mak Yan-ho in regaining control of the Hong Kong Island Police Force. Then, assist the Hong Kong Island Police Force in dispersing the citizens who are currently marching on Hong Kong Island.”
Peng Jiakang spoke slowly, word by word.
"Governor, what happened that made you declare a state of emergency on Hong Kong Island and deploy the army?"
Upon hearing Peng Jiakang's words, Parker's face showed a hint of surprise on the other end of the phone.
“Parker, I can’t explain this to you in a short time. All you need to remember is that no matter what means you have to use, you must get Mak Yan-ho back in control of the Hong Kong Island Police Force. Do you understand?”
Peng Jiakang's tone seemed to carry a hint of bloodlust, which made Parker instantly understand what his old classmate meant. He slowly said, "Okay, Governor, I understand what you mean."
"Parker, it's up to you this time."
Peng Jiakang said slowly.
"Rest assured, Governor, our army is the Queen's spear on Hong Kong Island."
Parker spoke slowly, word by word.
Fifteen minutes later.
All radio and television stations on Hong Kong Island broadcast live. Governor Chris Patten addressed the entire island, declaring a state of emergency and ordering protesting citizens to return home immediately. He also stated that the British Hong Kong government would take all necessary measures to maintain the security and stability of Hong Kong Island.
At the top of Mount Kadoorie, inside Li Zhan's villa.
Li Jun continued playing chess with Li Zhan while watching Peng Jiakang's speech on television.
"Jun, the foreigners are about to deploy their troops. What are you going to do next?"
As Li Zhan moved his car, he asked Li Jun with a smile.
"Uncle Zhan, don't worry, it's just a dead car."
Li Jun used a horse to block Li Zhan's carriage from moving forward or backward, and replied with a smile.
"Jun, you've successfully piqued my curiosity."
Li Zhan touched his gold-rimmed glasses, pondering his next move, and then spoke.
"Haha, Uncle Zhan, just watch, the climax of the whole show is about to begin."
Li Jun laughed heartily.
at the same time.
No. 11 Repulse Bay, inside Lei Yingdong's villa.
"Damn, did Li Jun really push the Hong Kong British government to this point?"
Lei Zhenhuan's eyes were filled with shock as he watched Peng Jiakang speaking on television.
He never expected that Li Jun would push the Governor of Hong Kong and the British Hong Kong government to this point so quickly.
“If he didn’t have the ability, he wouldn’t have come to me on his own initiative.”
Unlike his son, Lei Yingdong's expression was much calmer. However, if you looked closely at his eyes, you could still see a hint of turmoil. Clearly, Lei Yingdong's inner world was not as calm as his outward appearance.
"Father, should we...?"
Before Lei Zhenhuan could finish speaking, Lei Yingdong interrupted him: "No rush. There's still no news from Li Jun, which means we don't need to take action yet."
"But Father, the foreigners have already deployed their troops. What tricks does Li Jun have left to hold off their army? Is he going to personally intervene?"
Upon hearing his father's words, a hint of doubt flashed in Lei Zhenhuan's eyes.
"Personally intervene? Zhen Huan, even you wouldn't personally intervene in this situation. How could Li Jun do something so stupid? The fact that the foreigners have mobilized their army seems like an insurmountable obstacle, but as soon as they make a move, it means that the foreigners have revealed a weakness."
Lei Yingdong smiled slightly and spoke slowly.
"Father, what flaw did the foreigners reveal?"
Although he was demoted by his father again, Lei Zhenhuan didn't care at all. He just wanted to know what Li Jun would do if he were in Li Jun's shoes.
After hearing his son's question, Lei Yingdong did not rush to answer. Instead, he poured the brewed tea into a teacup, took a small sip, and then looked up at Lei Zhenhuan, saying calmly, "I don't know either."
"..."
Lei Zhenhuan felt speechless.
"Zhenhuan, what you need to do now is control your curiosity and carefully observe Li Jun's next move. Remember, to achieve great things, you must first be able to remain calm..."
Lei Yingdong said slowly.
"Yes, Father, I understand what you mean."
Seeing this, Lei Zhenhuan could only sit down next to his father and begin pouring tea and water.
"Zhenhuan, we are Li Jun's trump card. We must use us at the most critical moment. Li Jun can remain calm, and we must remain calm even more."
Seeing that his son was still undecided, Lei Yingdong gave him a small 'hint'.
"Father, what do you mean..."
Upon hearing Lei Yingdong's words, Lei Zhenhuan's eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something, and he looked up at Lei Yingdong.
Lei Zhenhuan was interrupted by Lei Yingdong before he could finish speaking: "Zhenhuan, just watch closely, the real show is just beginning!"
After half an hour.
Hong Kong Island Police Headquarters Building.
Just as Lei Yingdong said, the real show has only just begun.
Office of the Commissioner of Police.
Mai Renhao, with a gloomy expression, stood by the window, looking at the dense crowd below.
After several hours of fermentation, the number of citizens marching on Hong Kong Island is estimated to have exceeded 100 million.
The entire Hong Kong Island, including the Governor's Residence, the British Hong Kong Government Headquarters, and other important buildings, was already crowded with people.
The only thing that gave Mak Yan-ho a sense of relief was that the citizens participating in the march were relatively 'stable' and had not engaged in any extreme behavior; they had only raised two demands with the Hong Kong British government.
First, the entire process of the case involving Schmidt-Schweiler must be made public, and any favoritism or abuse of power will be absolutely not tolerated.
Secondly, the Deputy Commissioner of Police Yan Liguo and Commissioner of Police Mak Yan-ho, who threatened Chow Sing-sing, should be severely punished.
In fact, the Hong Kong government could have easily met the first demand if it had gritted its teeth. Before, when the situation was not too serious, they would have protected Schmidt-Swire if they could. But now that the situation has escalated to this point, they don't care about the reputation of the four major trading companies anymore. They could just send Schmidt-Swire to jail without any problem.
The most crucial point is the second demand. Dealing with Yan Liguo is relatively easy, but dealing with the Commissioner of Police has touched upon the bottom line of the Hong Kong British government, and there is no way they can back down.
Otherwise, if the Commissioner of Police changes, will the Chief Secretary for Administration change next time, and the Governor of Hong Kong change the time after that?
‘Dong dong dong~’
"Director Mai, it's me."
Just as Mai Renhao was staring blankly at the crowd downstairs, a knock sounded on the door, along with the voice of his secretary.
"Come in."
Mai Renhao spoke calmly.
As Mai Renhao's voice faded, the office door was pushed open.
Mai Renhao turned his head and immediately saw the bald foreigner in a brigadier general's uniform standing next to his secretary.
The moment Mai Renhao saw the foreigner in military uniform, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
"General Parker, we've finally waited for you, version 4.0."
After Peng Jiakang declared a state of emergency on Hong Kong Island, he immediately contacted Mai Renhao and told him that the new commander of the U.S. military stationed on Hong Kong Island would bring troops to assist him in regaining command of the Hong Kong Island police force.
For Mai Renhao, those half hours felt like an eternity, as he eagerly awaited Parker's arrival.
"Director Mai, since you know me, I won't waste time introducing myself. The situation is urgent, so I'll get straight to the point."
Parker, with the demeanor of a soldier, spoke with great efficiency and decisiveness: "This time, I have brought out all 1500 British soldiers and 6000 Gurkha soldiers from the Stanley military camp. How to use them and where to use them is up to you, Director Mai. The Governor's orders to me are to help you regain command of the Hong Kong Island Police Force by any means necessary."
Clearly, because of the Chinese soldiers' "unbelievable performance" when Li Jun sent men to attack the Stanley military camp, Parker did not bring the Chinese soldiers with him on the mission.
"Good, good, good, General Pike, with your support, we will surely win this time."
Upon hearing Parker's words, a smile finally appeared on Mai Renhao's face. After saying this, Mai Renhao pondered for a moment before continuing, "General Parker, there's a Chinese saying: 'To catch the thief, first capture the king.' What you should do next..."
Mai Renhao slowly and carefully explained his plan to Parker.
"Okay, Director Mai, my men will move out in half an hour."
After listening to Mai Renhao's words, Parker nodded slightly and said calmly.
Little did Mai Renhao know that what was about to happen would exceed his wildest imagination.
This will be the first and only major battle between the military and police on Hong Kong Island, just like the battle between the police and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), and it will be recorded in the history of Hong Kong Island...
[172] Foreigners, open your dog eyes and see clearly, this is our Chinese territory!
When Governor Chris Patten made a public address and announced a state of emergency on Hong Kong Island.
Inside the office of Chief Secretary for Crime, Lee Man-bun, at the Hong Kong Island Police Headquarters building.
Li Wenbin looked at the television screen in front of him and listened to the Governor's speech, his eyes filled with unusual complexity.