Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, I, the rice class leader

Chapter 231 Chapter 231: Losing your wife and losing your troops!Justice of the Peace?
In the first few days, there was a gust of wind in Hong Kong Island. Oh my god, the wind even blew to Gao Mansion in the middle of the mountain.

Who knew that the wind would dissipate within a few days.

Causeway Bay's Ng'Tou Shan benefits families!

“It benefits oneself and harms others, bullies the poor and favors the rich, is hated by gods and ghosts, and is known to everyone.”

In the study, Limin clenched his fists and muttered to himself. He could never forget the scene after his father was stabbed to death.

People in Haojiang celebrated by setting off firecrackers, and the sound of firecrackers continued, and they also went to entertainment venues to have fun.

These troublemakers!

It’s just a business. I’ve been to the land of these two rivers several times, but which one has I never encountered?Why is your own family being targeted?

At that time, Li Min had to declare as the eldest son that the Li family would never be involved in the tobacco business for life, and even ordered the Li family not to set foot in Haojiang!

Wen Gui was still standing in the study. He pretended not to hear Liminze talking to himself and just stood quietly with his hands down.

After a long time, Li Minze said slowly: "Go ahead."

"Brothers checked, Yao Jun's wife and children are missing. It is said that they have returned to the mainland."

"I have sent someone to follow him to the countryside to investigate."

"These barbarians."

A hint of ferocity appeared on Limin's calm face, and he unconsciously thought of the incident where his father was shot three times!
Luo Bao, that bastard, sent people over just because his father filed a lawsuit.

Now the Chaozhou Gang is doing exactly the same thing. This is because the Wuyi Gang, who is rich and valuable, is a dead man.

"tell me your opinion."

Liang Delin has been oppressed by the Chaozhou gang since he entered Sham Shui Po. He has not done anything great and the water house has not benefited from it. What can Wen Gui think?
"Mr. Li, I think Yao Jun shot and killed Liang Delin because he was threatened."

The only regret is that it is really difficult for Shuifang to find useful clues, because the place where the work is done is either in Sham Shui Po or Tsim Sha Tsui.

Shuifang, who had lost the support of Liansheng and Lian Sheng, could not reach in at all. They could only investigate from the outside.

"Dirty, too dirty."

But Li Minze also had to admit that although this method was dirty, it was very effective. It seemed that he had to change his thinking.

"The news has come from Birmingham. They are very interested in it and will double the volume next time."

Wen Gui was overjoyed, Mr. Li was the matchmaker, it was different, Yan was from Persia, and the business even reached the Queen's territory, it was so inspiring.

"Yes."

Limin did declare in public that he would never touch tobacco again, but he was now engaged in the yellow arsenic business, so he believed that he had not violated the oath.

This is also impossible.

Every family has a scripture that is hard to read.

Don't look at the current situation of the Li family. In fact, if Li Minze hadn't supported Shuifang again to engage in white powder, the Li family would have declined.

We must know that after Hysan's death in 1928, the total value of his estate after deducting arrears was 2716400 yuan. After deducting the 217312% inheritance tax of 2499088 yuan, only [-] yuan was left.

The key issue is that the Li family is a big family. Li Xishen left behind a total of seven sons and eight daughters. Li Xishen’s main business at that time was smoking. He suddenly passed away. What happened to this big family?
Are you just sitting on your inheritance?
Limin, who was 23 years old at the time, inherited such a mess. He was the eldest son of Limin, but he was not a genius.

Let a well-off young man build mountains and bridges again?How can it be!It's not like making a movie.

After talking to some elders in his family, Li Minze picked up the cigarette business again.

However, he knew that the Li family was at the forefront and could never do such a thing himself, so he left the matter to Shuifang.

And the card that Shuifang pushed out was Fatty Kun!
The more powerful Fatty Kun is, the more money they can make to benefit their family.

But all this stopped after Fatty Kun was shot in the head by the Chaozhou gang, and even the best distribution location in Tsim Sha Tsui was taken away.

As the saying goes, cutting off people's money is like killing their parents. Of course, if it benefits the people, they will be unhappy. He has always remembered this grudge.

"An anti-smoking campaign will be launched again soon."

Wen Gui bowed: "I understand, Mr. Li, I'll ask the brothers to keep a low profile."

"If you have any questions in the future, please contact Zhang Rongjin first."

Liang Delin was killed by someone else, and now the only person in the Wuyi Gang who is qualified to take charge of the overall situation is Zhang Rongjin.

After all, Limin is a figure in the scene. He can't often meet a reckless person like Wen Gui, so Zhang Rongjin becomes a good choice.

"Yes."

Wen Gui is a little familiar with Zhang Rongjin. This boss is meticulous in his work and is not easy to get along with.

"Chaozhou Gang..."

Li Min waved his hand.

Wen Gui bowed and stepped back.

Chaozhou Gang?Wen Gui thought about it, and it seemed that Mr. Li was very dissatisfied and the game was solved, and Liang Delin was also compensated.

He thought to himself that Mr. Li was from a wealthy family. Although he was very good, he was lacking in this matter.

It's not like those little red guys from the Chaozhou Clan, who are notoriously vicious in their actions and will be silenced at every turn.

Wen Gui felt a little hesitant every time he thought that people like Fatty Kun could be beaten to death on the streets by the Chaozhou Gang.

Since Chongguo, these big guys from the Wuyi Gang have all washed their hands and gone ashore, those who work in banks, those who speculate in gold, all of them just think that they are innocent and good gentry.

Wen Gui thought it was a bit funny. These big guys were really baffled. Could it be that by doing this, people outside would not remember what they did in those few years?
At that time, people were cannibals, but what did the big guys in the Huamin Representative Association and the Huamin Association of All walks of life do to survive?
Wen Gui straightened up after walking out of the study. He thought that Mr. Li was a little uncomfortable doing things. If it were him to do it, he would either do it right or just pretend he didn't know.

It’s definitely not like taking one step and stopping for three steps….
As soon as Wen Gui left, Limin received a call from the Department of Public Works: "Okay, I'll be right over."

The rule of the Hong Kong government is to use China to control China. Of course, the person who controls China must be an influential person.Regardless of the reputation of the Lee family outside, at that time Lee Hyshen had a very good relationship with the foreign medicine firms in Hong Kong. Although Lee Hyshen left, some of the relationships were taken over by Lee Minze.

Under Liminze's deliberate management, although he is not yet an unofficial member, he is still invited to attend some meetings involving Chinese people.

The meeting was chaired by Jian Lifu, while Limin glanced at the two brothers Zhou Junnian and Zhou Xinian, Jian Dongpu...

They were all the leading Chinese at that time.

"Gentlemen, what we are going to discuss today is the handling of the Overlord House."

Limin's heart skipped a beat, Overlord's House?
Jian Lifu got straight to the point and said: "Recently, there has been a lot of commotion outside because of the incident of moving into public housing in Lei Uk Estate."

"Although the police force has clearly explained the cause of the case, I believe that good deeds should not be stigmatized."

Limin Zexindao had heard that Director Jian Lifu admired Gao Yao very much, but he didn't expect that he appreciated it to such an extent?

Is this to use the Li Uk Village incident to officially justify the demolition of Bawang House?
"The director is right."

Zhou Xinian answered: "In the past few days, Mr. Ruttonji and I have also been discussing the issue of civilian housing."

Zhou Xinian was able to become an unofficial councilor so quickly, firstly because of the guidance of his cousin Zhou Junnian, and secondly because of his reputation as a philanthropist.

Since the establishment of the Anti-Tuberculosis Association, as the president, he has often gone out to socialize, especially with Ruttonji, who often sat down and drank tea together.Among them, Ruttonji had the idea of ​​building public housing to provide accommodation for the poor, just like Gao Yao.

Of course, Ruttonji had no idea of ​​fame and fortune.

"We discussed and found that because there were too many refugees fleeing from the south at that time, these people directly occupied the idle government land and built houses."

"These squatters are unplanned, dirty and messy, and can easily cause fires."

Everyone nodded slightly. The fire that happened in Shangliwu Village in the past few days was the best proof.

Fortunately the fire did not burn down several rooms.

"Unified planning is imperative, but the premise is that the Bawangwu issue must be resolved, and there must be laws to follow and laws to abide by."

Zhou Xinnian said loudly: "Don't let this deter you from doing good deeds."

In fact, doing good deeds is one thing. The real situation is that the official land belongs to the Hong Kong government, but now it is occupied by refugees. If it is not dealt with, it will affect the development and construction of the city.

To put it simply, it will affect the interests of the Hong Kong government.

Limin felt a little unhappy in his heart. He originally set up a trap, but people jumped out and stopped talking. Now he has to clear all obstacles because of this?
However, the people sitting here are all veterans. Although Limin has inherited the power of his father, he is still not close to competing with these people, so he just listens quietly.

When Zhou Xinian spoke up, the people present saw that the Secretary of Public Works seemed determined to solve the hidden dangers in Bawang House, so they all offered their suggestions.

Especially Zhou Junnian, who is already a veteran. After the fire in Shangli Uk Village, Jian Dongpu specially brought his unicorn child Jian Qiang to the door to ask for help.

At that time, the two families discussed this for a long time, including how to solve the hidden dangers of Bawang House.

That's right, today's meeting was actually promoted by the Zhou family and the Jian family...

"We in the East have a saying that states have national laws, and families have family rules."

Zhou Junnian made an impassioned speech: “I think we can start from the public health aspect.”

"Then set up emergency regulations to allow for the immediate resumption of land under corresponding circumstances, so that there are laws to follow."

"This way, the incident in Sheung Lee Uk Estate will never happen again."

Zhou Junnian said sadly: "Media resources should be used to pay attention to public events, rather than spending all their money on the incident in Li Uk Estate for several days in a row."

Limin narrowed his eyes slightly. Did he hear that the Dongguan Gang really started to get closer to the Chaozhou Gang because of the marriage?

If it benefits the people, it will surprise and delight them.

Surprisingly, the Dongguan Gang was the first to come to Hong Kong Island and had already spread its wings. Although the Wuyi Gang came from behind, they did not dare to say that they would definitely be able to overpower the Dongguan Gang.

Because they may not have as much money as the Wuyi Gang, but their connections in the political circles are much stronger.

For example, look at the fact that the two brothers of the Zhou family can have a meeting together in the same room openly. You can imagine the trust given by Gui Lao.

The good news is that if the Dongguan Gang really joins forces with the Chaozhou Gang, it is likely to stimulate the nerves of other Wuyi Gang bosses.

Maybe these big guys who have been watching the fire from afar are also willing to take action.

Jian Lifu nodded frequently when he heard this. His wife was a director of the Civilian Housing Association. After the incident in Lei Uk Estate happened, he was a little unhappy.

No matter from which aspect, Jian Lifu will definitely support this proposal.

"Sir Zhou said it very well."

Jian Lifu looked at the people present with questioning eyes, and after seeing that none of them had any objections, he said: "Then we will file a report with the Department of Justice based on what Sir Zhou said."

The whole process of benefiting the people was equivalent to just watching. When the meeting was over, he left in a hurry.

Zhou Junnian glanced at Li Minze's figure and said, "Mr. Li could be called a tycoon of his generation back then."

At that time, Li Hysan was not the largest opium dealer in the land of Liangjiang, but he was the most famous.

"It's common for a tiger father to have a dog son."

Zhou Xinian said: "Wuyi Gang lost both his wife and his troops this time."

Although there are no rumors outside, it is difficult to hide the news between the Chaozhou Gang and the Wuyi Gang from those who are interested.

For example, after the fire, why was the Wuyi Gang so active?
And why did Yao Mu take action later?

If there is nothing fishy in this, it is simply testing the IQ of the two Zhou brothers, not to mention that Zhou Xinian also has a son-in-law from the Chaozhou Gang, Chenglong Kuai.

"Brother, do you think which big boss of the Wuyi Gang is in charge of this matter?"

"Whoever wants to benefit is in charge."

No one wants to know the truth behind it. For them, the most important thing is whether they can get corresponding benefits from it.

"I received the wind."

Zhou Junnian’s connections and qualifications in the Hong Kong government are far superior to Zhou Xinian’s.

"That young man will probably be decorated when the new Governor of Port arrives."

The medal is just a name, but it is an affirmation.

Although Zhou Xinian is envious, he is not jealous: "Of course it should be."

"If there is no reward for saving so many people, how can those who come after you follow suit?"

Zhou Junnian chuckled: "Maybe it's a double happiness."

Zhou Xinian was stunned: "Double happiness?"

Conferring a medal is nothing more than issuing a medal. This is the first joy, but what is the second joy?
Normally, the Hong Kong government may promote him as an unofficial member.

But Gao Yao is too young, and the seats of unofficial members have long been occupied. Zhou Xinian thinks this is unlikely.

What else could it be?
Unofficial Justice of the Peace?
Zhou Xinian swallowed: "How is that possible?"

Unofficial Justices of the Peace were first introduced because Westerners were unable to govern Hong Kong Island at that time, and they did not have police on Hong Kong Island at that time, so they gave Justices of the Peace the power to make arrests and jail sentences.

You can imagine him as a squire under the clan.

The power is very great!

However, due to the emergence of the police, courts and many other institutions, these powers were naturally taken back.

But there is one invisible power that has not been taken back, which is the maintenance of law and order.

For example, the Justice of the Peace can call Yi Ge's office at any time to raise some issues or opinions on public security...

Another example is that Justices of the Peace are qualified to enter the Governor's Palace...

These invisible powers are very important to those who are truly thoughtful.

For example, Zhou Xinian was appointed as a JP (unofficial justice of the peace) last year because of his meritorious service in assisting the Hong Kong government in sorting out order!
Zhou Junnian smiled slightly and gave him an affirmative look.
"pretty close!"

Zhou Xinian said quietly: "The ruthless JP may be a blessing to Hong Kong Island now?"

(End of this chapter)