Starting from floating in Hong Kong

Chapter 273

Richard clutched his bandaged head and gently rubbed his forehead. Walking down a few steps made him feel a splitting headache.

Originally, he was not fully recovered from his injuries in the safe house, and was thrown into the sea on the yacht.

After such a toss, surviving is simply a burst of luck.

When he recalled the situation that night, he always felt that it was weird.

At first, he suspected that the person who attacked him might be the vault robbery mastermind McQueen who suddenly disappeared.

But Qin Yi told him that Mai Kun died long before the robbery, and his body was found by the sea.

So if McQueen and his group are excluded, only the group of his own club is left.

What kind of virtue this group of people are, Richard knows all too well.

We are just a group of interests combined, there is some friendship in it, but not much.

They have every motive to kill themselves and lose a share of the money.

Moreover, although they are all members of the club, their situation is not the same as mine.

They are all eager to retire early and run away with money, but Richard doesn't have to worry about running away.

Richard also has his own connections in the MI5 system, otherwise, how could he be the director of the SB department, and he would be considered a prince.

SB is not a small department, employing more than 1200 people at its peak.

The Ministry consists of two divisions, the Intelligence Department and the Security Department. It has several departments such as Administration, Operations, Intelligence, and Support, which are arranged in English letters.

For example, Group S is responsible for intelligence operations, Group G is responsible for internal security, and Group D is responsible for technical investigations, classified information, liaison with MI, and confidential assessment of intelligence work.

Each department consists of two to three groups, and the division is in charge of intelligence, counterintelligence, internal security, anti-terrorist activities, VIP protection, checkpoint control and background checks.

The so-called G4 is the G4 VIP Protection Group of Group G under SB.

Playing the role of the secret police, in addition to intelligence collection and reverse osmosis, it is also responsible for undercover surveillance of the administrative department.

Each government department is also obliged to send its own government officials to work in the SB on a regular basis to familiarize themselves with the process of intelligence operations.

They have the right to enter associations and private residences to arrest people at any time, without formalities, as long as there is suspicion.

At the same time, they also set up secret prisons for special prisoners.

Naturally, not everyone can hold such an important position.

Although Richard was apprehensive about Hugeson as the special commissioner, he was not too vain.

As long as he doesn't get caught and has hard evidence, Hugson can't do anything about him.

The former Yige Lidong was already dead, so he had nothing to worry about.

Everyone else in the club has been suspended, but Richard is safe and sound, and he has no need to run away.

From this point of view, the interests of Richard and the rest of the club are inconsistent.

They have plenty of motivation.

But luckily it's over, they're all dead, and the money in the foundation is still there.

Richard heaved a sigh of relief, picked up a magazine on the coffee table and flipped through it.

At this time, he was sitting in a luxuriously decorated reception room, waiting to be summoned.

Although the person who summoned him hated him very much, he didn't like him either.

But everyone is an adult, and this obstacle is not enough to make the two people never communicate with each other.

The door of the office suddenly opened, and Bernard, the secretary of the Special Commissioner, came out.

"Mr Richard River, Sir Hugson has time now, and you may go in."

Richard stood up, adjusted his suit and tie, slowly opened the door and walked into the special commissioner's office.

Hugson leaned back on the high-back chair, put the tips of his fingers together on his lips, and looked at Richard quietly.

"Mr. Ruiwo, are you feeling better?"

"Concussion, lung infection, the doctor said I should stay in bed for a while." Richard shrugged his shoulders, his face full of indifference.

"That's too bad." Sir Hugson showed a half-smile, "Then you should listen to the doctor."

"But my work doesn't allow me to rest, and the empire is like a precision machine, and I'm just a cog in this machine." Richard sighed, "Although it's small, in order to keep the machine running, it takes a lot of time. To be pushed and turned."

"What a wonderful metaphor, Mr. River." Sir Hugson nodded. "I have seen the police report on the Jockey Club treasury case, especially the part about you."

"Oh, Sir Hugson, can you satisfy my little curiosity?" Richard pretended to be very interested.

"The report concluded that there is sufficient evidence to show that you, Mr. River, have nothing to do with the mob in the Jockey Club treasury." Sir Hugson put the report on the table, "You were unfortunately involved in this incident , and saw through the conspiracy of the criminal group, was attacked by the enemy, and almost lost his precious life."

"I salute your courage and devotion to duty, Mr. River." Sir Sugarson smiled. "Even as brave as I am, it would be difficult to fight a heinous criminal under such circumstances."

"As a police officer to protect the safety of the empire, this is my duty." Richard said proudly.

"Very good." Sir Hugson nodded, stood up, and slowly walked in front of Richard, "Then, as an intelligence officer who protects the security of the empire, can I trust you, Richard River police officer."

"Of course." Richard said seriously.

"MI20 thinks highly of you, and you have served the Empire conscientiously on Hong Kong Island for [-] years." Sir Hugson smiled slightly, "Please forgive my prejudice against this place, it is full of greedy, corrupt and stupid people. officials, and ignorant citizens."

"If it weren't for MI[-]'s approval, it would be hard for me to believe you."

Richard was noncommittal, watching Hugson turn around in front of his eyes with a blank expression.

"The empire is now facing a crisis on Hong Kong Island. We must put aside our prejudices and join hands." Hugson stopped in his tracks and said with a serious face.

"Please do as you please." Richard replied seriously.

"The empire cannot lose Hong Kong Island, the most important base in the Far East. We have lost our nominal rule, but we must actually rule this place." Sugarson said with a sullen face, "From the economy, to the judiciary, to all aspects, There must be our people."

Richard nodded.

"We made a list. These are local people who have been cultivated by the empire for many years and are close to us. They are all elites on Hong Kong Island." Hugson walked to the safe, unscrewed the combination lock, and took out a document from inside .

"These are our tentacles in the future. I need you and your people to carefully screen out which ones can be used with confidence." Hugson said sternly, "Strictly examine their thoughts, political tendencies, and family backgrounds. ,social relationship."

"No problem." Richard stood up and took the file solemnly, "SB has a detailed file, and I will send someone to deal with it."

"These people have to have a good talk with them before using them at ease." Hugson showed a gloomy look, "We must master some of their little secrets."

Richard flipped through the document and found that it was densely written with names, and immediately frowned.

"How many people are there?"

"Three million people."

"Too much." Richard shook his head, "We don't have so many people and time to do it."

"This is just a large list for preliminary screening, and not all of them may be used." Hugson took out a bottle of red wine and poured it into two glasses, "The key figures have been marked, and the rest will be beneficial to the empire." The degree is divided into several levels, and some people are randomly selected to be idle chess players."

"There are a few talents with great potential. We should focus on them. The principle of using them is to only hide them and not activate them. When they are in use, they will see miraculous effects."

Richard nodded, "I see."

Hugson handed over a glass of red wine and clinked the glasses, "Let us pay tribute to these loyal citizens of overseas territories."

Richard smiled contemptuously, "To the loyal citizens of overseas territories."

The two drank it all in one gulp, sat back on the sofa, and the atmosphere relaxed.

"Richard, have you arranged for the disbandment of SB?" Hugson asked casually.

"It has already started." Richard replied with a smile, "All the exposed intelligence personnel will be withdrawn to the mainland, and the rest will be diverted to other government departments."

"Did some elites turn to underground activities?"

"Yes, these people will go into a latent state and carry out secret intelligence work." Richard nodded. "The personnel, equipment, and funds are just preliminary plans. There are so many things. I feel like I am about to die suddenly."

"It doesn't matter, the empire won't let its loyal subjects die of exhaustion." Hugson chuckled, "You can hand over this part of the work, and MI[-] will send people from the mainland to take over."

"Huh?" Richard was taken aback for a moment, and was suddenly shocked and angry.

This is cutting feudal clans and seizing power!
Good bitch, stab me in the back.

Seeing that Richard was silent, Hugson didn't care at all, and continued, "Go back and prepare well, hand over the personnel, equipment and safe house, and concentrate on being responsible for the list."

Richard clenched his fists, but he didn't dare to attack on the spot. He tried to take a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and nodded sullenly.

"There is one more very important thing, Mr. Ruiwo." Sugarson said suddenly, "The evacuation work has already begun, and the gold and foreign exchange stored on Hong Kong Island must be transferred back to the mainland as soon as possible."

"I need you to formulate a detailed evacuation transportation plan, and take charge of the plan yourself." Hugson looked at Richard with a serious face, "This matter is very important, it must be done in secret, and it must not be disclosed to the outside world. "

Richard was surprised, "There are 100 tons of gold and 420 billion US dollars in reserves on Hong Kong Island, how much do you want to transport away?"

"All." Hugson said viciously, "Transfer all of them before 97, and leave nothing behind!"

(End of this chapter)