History of Hong Kong Island

Chapter 378 He Dingxian.OBE
When the convoy arrived at Chaofu Restaurant, the shopkeeper had already stood at the door with the waiters, and bowed to greet him: "He Sheng, everyone, please come inside."

"Thank you."

He Dingxian nodded slightly, and led the crowd to a round wooden table on the second floor, pulled out the chairs and sat down, raised his glass and said: "These days, all the bosses have contributed their efforts to stand up for the Chinese, and the police colleagues will never stand idly by. .”

"Through negotiations with the governor, the governor has promised to release all the arrested community members, and published an apology to the Chinese in the newspaper."

Chaozhou porridge, white rice fish, Lin Jiang and others sat at the table, raised their wine glasses, didn't care about the dishes on the table, and said excitedly: "Thank you Sir for your help!"

"Associations collect fees from the Chinese, earn money from the Chinese, and do something for the Chinese."

"We are also for ourselves!"

He Dingxian nodded: "Of course, there will be no more large-scale celebrations during the Double Tenth Festival in the future, but if you hang flags and statues, if the brothers are happy, you can play however you like, and the Governor's Mansion will no longer manage it. Let's take a step back. .”

Big Bideng and Zhen Guolong nodded slowly.

In fact, the Double Tenth Festival has become more and more outdated, and it will be the [-]th in the future. And negotiating with the ghosts always has to make some concessions, no large-scale events will be held, and personal celebrations are quite appropriate.

"Have a drink first."

He Dingxian laughed.

"Drink wins!"

The bosses survived the catastrophe and just got out of prison. The atmosphere was very high, and they all raised their wine glasses and drank all the wine in one gulp.

"Mr. He."

"Mr. He"

A few minutes later, big names such as Jin Yalian, Jiang Tiansheng, Datou Lin, and Chuan Shao also arrived at the restaurant one after another. Not only Yiqun, Lao Fu, but also Wujiang Gang, Dongyitang, and Xiang Yan, the leader of Xinji.

Some of them are in their 50s and [-]s, some are in their early twenties, some are wearing suits, some are wearing long gowns, mandarin jackets, and cloth shoes.

Shout out to people, pull chairs to sit, and soon fill up the big round table.

He Dingxian looked at the dozen or so powerful people present, raised his wine glass, and said with a smile: "Today, gathering with all of you can be regarded as a Jianghu meeting. After drinking this glass of wine, let the brothers call it a day."

"Okay."

"Beat life and death, for one breath."

Company Commander Jinya was rather thin, and said with emotion: "Brothers can get water with peace of mind when the Qi is smooth."

"Yes."

Datou Lin shook his head. Obviously, in the game with the governor, the major associations paid a lot of money. Not only did they organize troubles, but they also had to pay wages every day. Some people were injured, soup and medicine, and resettlement expenses were also indispensable.Many businesses have come to a standstill, losing revenue every day.

Of course, the reason why they are willing to come out to fight is because they know that once the Chinese police are controlled by others, the major associations will not get any benefits.

The benefits you get can be taken away by others.

Had to come out desperately.

He Dingxian also did not bear the expenses of the major associations. Firstly, he could not support them. Secondly, why did he support the associations?Let them earn so much every year, it is impossible to give money when something goes wrong.Societies are also for their own benefit.

"Drink wins!"

"Drink wins!"

Everyone raised their glasses together.

After drinking, the big bosses called their confidantes one after another, and formally issued an order to withdraw the troops, so that every brother in the hall would withdraw.In fact, at noon, the crowds on the streets of Hong Kong Island gradually decreased. By this evening, after the police force successfully captured Victoria Peak, the various associations had already closed their work.There are no more than 1000 young and Dangerous people left on the streets in Hong Kong. Now that an official order is issued, the brothers will all withdraw.

He Dingxian put down his wine glass and said with a smile: "Tell my brothers, I will buy all the suppers in Hong Kong, and the drinks and cigarettes are mine."

"Hahaha."

"He Shengqi."

The bosses laughed together, but it is impossible for the big boss to pay for it. At most, each association will report a sum of money for food. It means that if you dare to eat millions of bills in one night, the police force will pay for it next month. Dare to make you pay millions of fees.

"He sir."

"It's almost time." Wearing a suit, Lan Gang went up to the restaurant and approached the officer.He Dingxian had just drank a few glasses of wine, then stood up and said with a smile: "Everyone, I still need to go to Taiping Mountain to meet the governor. Please stay in the restaurant for a while."

"I'll be back again to toast you all."

Baifanyu, Lin Datou and other gangsters are not at all surprised that Sir He has to leave. After all, a big event has just ended, and there must be a lot of things to finish, and meeting the governor is the most important thing.

When Sir He had a meeting with the governor, he took time out of the way to pick them up from prison and hold a banquet to reward them. His sincerity was undoubtedly at the end.

What they wondered was why sir just left, and what was he going to do when he came back?

"He sir, walk slowly."

The bosses got up together and watched Sir He go down the restaurant, then looked at each other, sat down and continued to eat and chat, the atmosphere was much more relaxed than before.He Dingxian got into a car at the gate of the restaurant, and beside him sat the Police Commissioner Jian Baoning.

"Ken sir."

He nodded in greeting.

Jian Baoning smiled and said, "Go to Taiping Mountain!"

Ni Kun stepped on the accelerator, turned the steering wheel, and turned around in the direction of Taiping Mountain.Ni Kun has been driving in Central for several years. It was the first time he drove up Victoria Peak Road. Looking at the lush forests on both sides, the city with high-rise buildings at the foot of the mountain, and the brightly lit Victoria Harbor in the distance, he felt an inexplicable sense of pride in his heart.

In the past, he always felt that coming to Hong Kong Island was a foreign land, separated by a layer of veil.

At this time, his heart returned to this place, and he was proud of Hong Kong Island.

After the car was notified at the gate of the Governor's Mansion, it drove directly into the Governor's Mansion and parked, and lined up beside the Governor's car.Ni Kun parked the car, got out of the car in a hurry, and opened the door for the big boss.He Dingxian and Jian Baoning got out of the car one after another, tidied up their uniforms, and walked towards the Governor's Mansion.

"Hello sir!!!"

The four police officers guarding the gate of the mansion stood at attention and saluted, shouting loudly.He Dingxian and Jian Baoning nodded slightly, then walked into the gate of the main building very naturally.The governor's secretary stood at the door and bowed to welcome him, but was directly ignored by the two officers.

The disregard for the governor's secretary is a contempt for the authority of the governor's office.

But after He Dingxian noticed that he was following, he casually ordered: "Go and serve my driver a cup of tea."

"Okay, Sir He." The governor's secretary agreed.

"Hello sir!"

At the door of the office, Yan Xiong led a group of police officers and saw the officer arrive, stood at attention, took a rest, and raised his hand to salute.

He Dingxian and Jian Baoning smiled, obviously very satisfied with his performance, if he is not a ruthless person, he would not have the courage to go to the Taiping Mountain, let alone imprison the governor in an office of [-] square meters.The governor was sitting in the office reviewing the documents. When he saw the two people pushing the door in, there was a flash of struggle in his expression, but in the end he gave up his resistance, got up and laughed: "He sir, Jian sir!"

"Clap!"

He Dingxian and Jian Baoning stood at attention and saluted, and shouted: "Hello, sir!"

"Please take a seat first." Ge Hongliang smiled and asked the two to be more casual, and invited them to sit in the sofa area, and then asked the secretary to bring two cups of tea, and asked in a negotiating tone: "The police force has made great achievements in the double tenth action. Excellence, excellent performance, what can the police force need the support of the Government House?"

"I will try my best."

He Dingxian was very satisfied with the governor's tactful attitude, but he kept silent and let Sir Jian speak first, only listening to Jian Baoning sternly said: "It is the duty of the police force to protect the safety of Hong Kong Island and maintain social order. As the Chief of Police, It is my personal responsibility for not extinguishing the rioters in advance and causing Hong Kong Island to suffer heavy losses."

"Sir Jian, I was the one who vetoed your action report earlier and let Sir Yifu act as the acting police chief. I am responsible for this." Ge Hongliang interrupted Jian Baoning: "Since you commanded the police force, the situation has been chaotic. Jianping, commanding properly."

"I have decided to reward the police force! To Sir He, the Lord Officer, and to Sir Jian, the Chief Executive's Award!"

Lord Guan Zuo belongs to the "Medal of Knights" level, under the British aristocratic system of Duke, Marquis, Bo, Zi, and Nan. It is one of the medals awarded to his subordinates by ancient aristocratic masters.

But don't underestimate the knighthood.

Because, the authority granted by the British to the Governor’s Office of Hong Kong Island is only the Order of the Knights, that is to say, the bureaucrats of Hong Kong Island can only receive the Order of the Knights regardless of their race, nationality, and highest status.The Knight's Medal is divided into five levels: "Grand Cross" GBE, "Brand Commander's Medal" KBE, "Commander's Medal" CBE, "Officer's Medal" OBE, and "Member's Medal" MBE.

This system of knightly medals actually corresponds to the "Bauhinia Star Medal" after the reunification. What is the level of people who can get the Bauhinia Star Medal?There are very few people who have won the "Grand Cross" among the previous governors, and many governors can't even get a medal.

As for the Chief Executive's Commendation, it is an honor specially awarded to the heads of the disciplined forces by the British Hong Kong government, corresponding to the "Chief Executive's Medal of Excellence" after the reunification.

Since the Hong Kong British government has ruled Hong Kong Island for a hundred years, it often uses the system of honors and titles to build a social hierarchy. As a result, the system of honors and titles has been widely accepted by the Chinese on Hong Kong Island. After the reunification, the previous set was retained and appropriate modifications were made.

Of course, after the reunification, there are only medals left, no titles, and most of them are purely honorary.

But now the political symbol of the title is higher than the honor. A knight title of the lowest rank and rank is eligible to participate in the top political conferences and rank in the top seat. It is not a problem to support several small societies with political resources in hand.

In the political arena, the official fortune is even more prosperous, and he has an extraordinary position in business and society.

He Dingxian received the fourth level of the Order of the Officers, which is not a high title. It is often awarded to middle-level officers who have made outstanding contributions to Hong Kong Island and have made outstanding achievements. abbreviation.

In formal occasions or social occasions, everyone needs to call him "Sir Ho", and it is justifiable to arrange seats in police force meetings, only under the Commissioner of Police.Because, currently, he has the highest title in the Hong Kong police force!
He Dingxian and Jian Baoning heard the governor's promise and thanked in unison: "Thank you, sir!"

"In addition, I suggest that all the police officers who participated in the Double Ten Action be promoted to a higher level as a reward." Ge Hongliang said: "The Governor's Palace has also decided to award the police a gold medal for bravery, two silver medals for bravery, and three A Bronze Medal of Courage."

"The specific awarding target police force can make a list."

(End of this chapter)