History of Hong Kong Island

Chapter 451
Regardless of whether it is out of duty or ambition for the development of the New Territories, Bai Liji must fight with the villagers of the New Territories to decide whether to win or lose before negotiating.
That night.

Two in the morning.

The fire brigades of Kowloon and New Territories, and the Joint Operations Department, operated all night to block the six main entrances and exits in advance.

The next day.

nine in the morning.

The civil groups formed by the Hong Kong Island Federation of Trade Unions were formally reorganized, each dispatched a platoon of troops, and began to approach the pass. Between [-]:[-] and [-]:[-] in the morning, armed conflict broke out between the six passes. More than a thousand people participated in the battle.

at noon.

The Federation of Trade Unions captured four major passes, sacrificed 32 people, and injured more than 100 people.

Since the development of the New Territories involves the interests of the villagers in the New Territories, coupled with the slogan of "anti-British and anti-violence" of the Federation of Trade Unions, the villagers enthusiastically supported them, and the power of the people was fully brought into play. The number of casualties is quite acceptable.

Since then, the New Territories has entered a semi-military blockade.

In his capacity as the chairman of the Federation of Trade Unions, Yang Guang convened the Council of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, united many supportive forces, and formally established the "National Struggle Committee", referred to as the "Fighting Committee".The Federation of Trade Unions has been further promoted to a paramilitary organization. In addition to the patriarchs of the ten surnames as members, many well-known people from Hong Kong Island have joined the Fighting Committee as members.

Mr. Chu Weinan, the former honorary chairman of the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce, also joined the fighting committee to provide basic living materials such as grain, oil, rice noodles and so on to the villagers in the New Territories.

Coupled with the fact that there are many members of the Zuo faction in the Fighting Committee, there are many figures from the newspaper industry and the media, and many trade union leaflets were quickly spread to Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, and the turmoil began to spread.

"The conflict broke out so quickly."

Chaofu Restaurant.

He Dingxian invited Lei Luo, Jiang Zuhui, Chen Li and the others to drink tea together. Sitting in the tea house, the crowds on the street were much less.

"The storm is coming."

Chen Li sighed.

"Now Hong Kong Island is spreading rumors that the New Territories are supported by the North, and they plan to return to autonomy first, and then the whole Hong Kong will be completely taken back by the end of the year." Lei Luo looked at Brother Xian with an inquiring look in his eyes, and tentatively said: "Really? of."

"How do I know."

He Dingxian smiled calmly.

If you say that the fighting committee does not have the support of the North, you will not believe it. First, the fighting committee is doing very well in political work. Second, the fighting committee is well manned and does things very well. How can you dare to fight with arms if you don't contact the north?
Although He Dingxian is the driving force behind the whole drama, he also believes that comrades from his hometown are working hard and adding fuel to the flames.Because, this big drama cannot be handled by him alone, everyone is actively involved in the storm for their own interests.

He just sees the clearest, the brightest, and has the ability to pick peaches.

Moreover, his brothers all knew that he had a good relationship with the North, and even suspected that it was him, but he thought too much. According to his judgment, there were indeed people in his hometown who supported the New Territories to play for real, but it was not red, but blue.

Because, the game used by the Fighting Committee is not an orthodox big-nation doctrine, but rather like a powerful minister asking for credit, hoping to gain political capital through the New Territories.Therefore, the June [-]th incident in history was very noisy, and it lasted for nearly a year until the big boss let go.

In the eyes of high-level officials, now is not the time to take back the New Territories, nor the time to take back Hong Kong Island. Powerful ministers only look at the present, and the bosses naturally have more structure
"Don't worry, Great Britain is dying, but the north also needs to recuperate. Hong Kong Island has the ability to serve as a trade window. Until the international blockade is lifted, Hong Kong Island will remain for the time being." He first reassured his brother.

"That's good."

Jiang Zuhui, Cai Zhaoguang and others breathed a sigh of relief.

This time, the incident was too big, and it was very hot, and the price of food had already risen. It was impossible for anyone to stay out of it, and had to be nervous.

"Azi."

"Let Haibo release some grain, stabilize the market price, and don't make the poor unable to afford food." He Dingxian raised his cup and drank tea, and Zhu Youzai bowed and agreed: "I'm going to make a phone call now."

"The O's, anti-triads, and military uniforms of all departments must be stable, and they can go on missions, but they are not allowed to shoot without my order!" He Dingxian said.

Lei Luo, Jiang Zuhui and others solemnly agreed: "Yes!"

"Sir!"

"As long as we don't shoot, the Hong Kong government won't dare to force us to do it."

After all, the police officers are also Chinese.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, all the entrances and exits of the New Territories fell into the hands of the militia, and the New Territories entered a state of loss of control.In the Governor's Mansion, Bai Liji was wearing a suit and tie, standing in front of a phone, and bowed: "Hello, sir."

"Mr. Bai, Downing Street is aware of the turbulent situation and is currently negotiating with the North, but the North has always insisted that Hong Kong Island belongs to its territory in accordance with the unified propaganda caliber."

"Because of the international image, it can only be regarded as an internal matter at this time, and the Hong Kong government needs to do its best to solve it." Harold said with a hoarse voice and a heavy tone: "After Nanyang, it went to Hong Kong Island."

"The Federation can lose Nanyang, but it can't lose Hong Kong Island any more. Please let the last ray of the never-setting sun shine on Hong Kong."

Bai Liji puffed up his chest and shouted loudly: "Please rest assured, sir, I will not disappoint the Queen and guarantee the Federation's last port in East Asia."

Great Britain's influence in Europe and the United States has weakened. If it can control the Asian shipping lines and exploit the third world countries, life will be much easier. Unfortunately, it is destined to be a dream.

"I grant you the right to make all decisions except mobilizing the garrison, and restore law and order in the New Territories as quickly as possible. Call me if you need anything." Harold said, "As long as Downing Street and the royal family can agree, they will definitely not refuse."

"A hereditary baron's medal, the empress has already prepared it for you."

Bai Liji was very enthusiastic when he heard it, and he already had the heart to die for the Federation. He gritted his teeth and said, "Within a month, take back the New Territories and calm down the storm!"

Harold felt much more comfortable, but turned to feel sorry for Bai Liji. In fact, after Ge Hongliang laid a good foundation, Bai Liji had the opportunity to lead Hong Kong Island to achieve an economic take-off. Judging from the development report in the past three years Look, the growth rate of Hong Kong Island is gratifying.

If this incident did not happen, Bai Liji would probably be a governor who was supported by the citizens, left a good reputation, and received courtesy when he retired.But Hong Kong Island is like a powder keg, too far from Great Britain and too close to the mainland.

Bai Liji is sitting on the gunpowder barrel now, and if he is not careful, he may be blown to nothing.Of course, this is also the responsibility of the governor himself. The more chaotic the situation, the more he can demonstrate his personal ability.If not, how can there be a price for a hereditary baron?

"Thanks for your hard work!"

Downing Street hung up the phone.

Bai Liji exhaled, turned around and opened the door, and saw Kunxian and Jiade standing at the door, standing at attention and saluting, shouting: "Hello, sir!"

"Say!"

Bai Liji invited them in, but he had no extra emotion, and after uttering a word, he picked up the coffee cup and drank for himself.

Jiade: "Sir, according to intelligence officers at Luohu Port, a group of suspicious persons broke through the port in the afternoon. The Military Intelligence Department followed up and arrested five people on the spot, and seized two boxes of medicines. It was confirmed that they were medical personnel who came to help, and they have been handed over to Victoria Prison. "

"Let go."

Bai Liji became very decisive: "Medical personnel are humanitarian rescuers. They should not be imprisoned without authorization. They should be released immediately and repatriated. They will be banned from entering the country for ten years."

"Yes!"

Jia De opened his mouth to agree, and then showed embarrassment, and said: "Sir, several informants from the Military Intelligence Department in the New Territories were found out and held a confession meeting. The clans in the New Territories are too powerful, and any outsiders in a village can be recognized at a glance .”

"A few informants were bought with money. With the upgrading of the organization and the establishment of the fighting committee, we can't receive news. Now the New Territories not only lost control, but also lost the source of intelligence."

Bai Liji had expected it a long time ago, and said relaxedly: "The New Territories is such a big place, and the garrison controls the border ports. Military intelligence can be seen through actions, and other intelligence is public. The Military Intelligence Department does not need to make unnecessary sacrifices." .”

It is harder to sneak a spy under the nose of the clan system than to steal underwear from Buckingham Palace.

As Bai Liji turned his attention to Kunxian, the Chief of Police Kunxian straightened his back and said solemnly: "At noon, the police force ordered the Kowloon District Criminal Division and O to go to the New Territories to seize the road card. A total of 320 people were dispatched. Constable."

"After the police arrived in Luka, there were less than [-] rounds of firefights within two hours."

Jiade frowned: "A drill?"

Kun first said again: "The Chinese police officers on Hong Kong Island have been subjected to political propaganda in the New Territories, and they have serious thoughts of resisting the war and are permeated with compromiseism."

"Then don't let the Chinese police officers go." Bai Liji knew in his heart that the police force wanted to employ Chinese to facilitate the management of the Chinese, but it was also doomed not to be a tool to suppress the Chinese.If the Chinese police officers are forced to fight, the risk of military mutiny is extremely high, and it will not be a problem in the New Territories
"Let the Chinese police officers continue to maintain law and order, and mobilize the explosion-proof response team!" While expanding the police force, Bai Liji focused on allocating funds to the explosion-proof response team. There are currently 250 members, each of whom adopts militarized equipment.

The operatives are divided between British and Chinese, most of the commanders are British, and a few inspectors are Chinese.

And the explosion-proof response team itself is a rapid response force, a sword specially prepared for large-scale riots.

"Yes, sir!"

Kun Xian stood at attention and saluted, opened his mouth and said, "Should I discuss with Director He whether we can mobilize some Chinese police officers to invade the New Territories. After all, the explosion-proof response team is short of manpower."

"I don't need it for now, I'll talk about it later." In Bai Liji's mind, the police officers of He Dingxian's department were not subordinates at all, but mercenaries, and they would cost sky-high prices to use them to fight wars.Use the power that can be used now, wait until the situation is sorted out, and then ask them to finish it, which is much more cost-effective economically.

"Yes!"

Kun first stood at attention, saw the governor waving, turned and left the office, immediately drove back to the police station, and issued an order: "Order, the explosion-proof response team will go to the New Territories, take back the main road card, and re-open the connection between the Hong Kong government and the New Territories."

"Beep beep!"

The Chief Inspector blew his whistle.

Building D, Tai Kwun.

The police officers were fully dressed, armed with firearms, sat on the bench, and immediately got up and ran to the training ground to assemble. More than 200 police officers called and reported, boarded the vehicle and dispatched, with well-trained movements, like a majestic army.

(End of this chapter)