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Mai Renhao explained the current situation at the Stanley military camp to Eugene and Shi Kang in detail.
After Mai Renhao finished speaking, Eugene and Shi Kang's expressions, like Mai Renhao's, became even more grim than if their mothers had died.
This attack on Stanley military camp not only resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Indian soldiers, foreign soldiers, and foreign officers, but also led to the theft of an arms depot and military transport planes.
If this matter gets out, not only will the Hong Kong British government and the foreign troops be embarrassed, but even the British government and the British military will lose face.
"Director Mai, you're a professional, so tell me, what should we do in this situation?"
Eugene looked at Mai Renhao and slowly began to speak.
“Governor, I think we should ask someone more professional. As far as I know, Colonel James did not stay on Hong Kong Island after he resigned.”
The incident at Stanley Camp was no longer a minor issue, but a prehistoric one, one that would crush anyone who tried to take the blame. Mak Yan-ho was a smart man and naturally wouldn't take the blame; he directly shifted the responsibility onto James, the garrison commander who had already resigned.
Hearing Mai Renhao's words, Eugene gave Mai Renhao a deep look, then slowly nodded and said, "Director Mai, you're right."
After saying that, Eugene picked up the phone and dialed a number.
"I am Eugene. Please inform Colonel James to come to Government House. I don't care where he is right now, I must see him within half an hour!"
Eugene's tone was very stern; clearly, this time, he was truly anxious.
“Governor, I think that besides having Colonel James come over, the most important thing now is to keep the news under wraps. Before we resolve this matter, we cannot let the outside world know that Stanley Barracks was attacked, otherwise our Hong Kong government will be in a very passive position.”
Shi Kang also offered his suggestions.
"Mr. Governor, you are right. Here's what we'll do, Director Mai, immediately notify the police officers in Stanley Camp and have them sign confidentiality agreements. Also, arrange for more manpower to have all the surviving soldiers in Stanley Prison sign confidentiality agreements. At the same time, seal off Stanley Camp, allowing entry but not exit. Do you understand?"
Eugene looked at Mai Renhao and said slowly.
"Yes, Governor."
After saying this, Mai Renhao picked up his satellite phone again and dialed a number.
"Director Chen, please make arrangements immediately..."
Mai Renhao recounted in detail to Chen Taoran what Eugene had just instructed him to do.
After half an hour.
Reeking of alcohol, James was led into the Governor's office by Damon.
"Governor, what can I do for you?"
Despite reeking of alcohol, James was clearly still quite sober.
After resigning, James decided to enjoy a few years in Hong Kong before returning to the United Kingdom to retire.
As a result, he was having a good time at a high-end club tonight when the Governor of Hong Kong summoned him here.
"Colonel James, just now..."
Governor Eugene immediately recounted the events at Stanley Barracks to James in detail, then continued, "Colonel James, you're a professional, what do you think will happen next?"
"Damn it, Livingston is such a piece of trash!"
James first reprimanded his former adjutant before slowly saying, "Governor, even if our Eagle Nation's military transport planes are stolen, no one dares to use them. So, they'll either be hidden away, or..."
“Governor, this is your phone call. He says he wants to talk to you about the Stanley military camp.”
James was interrupted by Damon before he could finish speaking.
Everyone on Hong Kong Island knows the phone number at the Governor's residence, but the key point is that it's impossible for the Governor to answer the phone personally unless he takes a 'shortcut' like the person making the call.
"Connect the cable to me."
Eugene didn't hesitate for a moment and spoke directly.
One minute later.
Eugene pressed the answer and speakerphone buttons and said calmly, "I am Governor Eugene of Hong Kong. Who are you, and what do you want to talk to me about?"
"Governor, is it unreasonable for your British Hong Kong government to charge one hundred million US dollars for a large military transport aircraft?"
A cold, male voice came from the telephone receiver.
Upon hearing this, the Governor of Hong Kong, Eugene, the Chief Executive, Shek Cong, the Commissioner of Police, and James, all present turned pale. After exchanging bewildered glances, they realized that each other's faces looked worse than if their entire families had died...
[130] Being treated like a dog on a leash: the frustration and helplessness of an MI6 agent.
The Governor's Residence.
After the man finished speaking on the phone, Eugene and the others looked extremely grim.
"One hundred million US dollars is no problem. How do we conduct the transaction? And how will you return the plane to us after we receive the money?"
After a long pause, Eugene slowly asked.
“Governor, the transaction is very simple. Tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock, you will bring one hundred million US dollars to Macau, and someone will contact you at that time.”
The cold, indifferent voice came from the telephone speaker.
"it is good!"
This time, without a moment's hesitation, Eugene agreed immediately.
'Beep beep beep~'
Then, a busy tone came from the phone.
“Governor, if we really pay this $100 million, will they really return the transport plane to us?”
After Eugene hung up the phone, Shi Kang immediately asked.
“Provincial Governor, the only way we can find clues now is to do as the bandits say. As for whether they are truly willing to make a deal with us, that remains to be seen.”
Before Eugene could speak after Shi Kang finished speaking, Police Commissioner Mai Renhao answered Shi Kang's question. After saying this, Mai Renhao's lips curled into a bitter smile, "Mr. Governor, we have no choice now but to trust the other side."
“Mr. Governor, contact the Macau government immediately and request their assistance.”
At this point, Eugene began to issue orders.
"Yes, Governor."
Shi Kang immediately nodded in agreement.
"In addition, I will contact the people at MI6's Singapore office and ask them to send people to help us find clues in Macau and retrieve the transport plane."
Eugene said slowly.
"..."
Upon hearing Eugene's words, Mak Yan-ho's expression changed slightly. He, the Commissioner of Police, was sitting right there, yet Eugene had asked an agent from MI6 to come forward. This was clearly a sign of disrespect for him, the Commissioner of Police, and the Hong Kong Police Force.
Seemingly sensing Mak Yan-ho's displeasure, Eugene looked at Mak Yan-ho again and said calmly, "Director Mak, it's absolutely not that I don't trust your Hong Kong Island Police Force, but after all, the other party requested that the transaction take place in Macau, and your police force's official status makes it inconvenient for you to do things in Macau."
“Governor, I know.”
Upon hearing Eugene's words, Mai Renhao's reservations vanished instantly, and he nodded in agreement.
Eugene nodded to Mai Renhao, then looked at James and continued, "Colonel James, although you have resigned, the situation is urgent. I implore you to return to the Stanley military camp to stabilize the morale of the troops there. We must not allow any more trouble to occur."
"Yes, Governor."
James agreed without hesitation.
"Gentlemen, the incident at Stanley Barracks is extremely serious. Our Hong Kong government must do everything in its power to minimize its impact. I have two objectives: first, to find the perpetrators and forces behind this and deliver a devastating blow to them; second, to recover the hijacked transport plane."
Eugene looked at the three people in front of him and spoke slowly, word by word.
After hearing Eugene's words, Shi Kang, Mai Renhao, and James all nodded slightly.
The worst thing for a subordinate is for their superior not to give them a clear goal. Obviously, Eugene is not that kind of person, which made Shi Kang, Mai Renhao, and James immediately understand what they should do.
"Everyone, get back to work. Tonight's going to be a tough night!"
Eugene said slowly.
A few minutes later.
After Shi Kang, Mai Renhao, and James all left, Eugene picked up the phone and dialed a number.
At this moment, on the top floor of an apartment building in Singapore.
This is the home of Saworth, the deputy director of MI6's Singapore office, in Singapore.
‘Ring ring ring~’
Sawworth, who had already fallen asleep, was awakened by a ringing telephone.
"..."
After picking up the phone, Sowers didn't rush to speak but waited for the other party to speak, a habit he had developed over his years as a secret agent.
"Sowers, it's me."
Eugene's voice came through the receiver.
"Eugene, if I remember correctly, you should be sixty-nine years old this year. Why are you so energetic and still talking to me like this, while I, a fifty-eight-year-old, lost consciousness and collapsed on the bed half an hour ago? Can you share some of your experience with me?"
Sowers laughed after hearing Eugene's voice.
"A box of genuine Havana cigars, that's a hot commodity, you know, things haven't been going well between them and Amelica lately."
Eugene knew very well that despite all that Sowers had said, his meaning was simple: this guy was very unhappy that he had woken him up. So, in order to get Sowers to help him more readily in the future, Eugene readily took out his stockpile of supplies.