shadow of britain

Chapter 201 Fuck, who is messing with me?

Greater Scotland Yard, 4 Whitehall Street, Westminster, London.

In the bright conference hall, Scotland Yard's regular Monday police meeting is being held.

Due to the fall of the Tory Party cabinet, recent protests and marches in London have shown a significant downward trend, and Scotland Yard's stretched police force can therefore be reinvested in the maintenance of daily order.

With the workload greatly reduced, Director Rowan seemed to be in a good mood. Today, the British Army Colonel, who has always been unsmiling, had a hearty smile that was incompatible with his serious face.

Of course, if only the workload is reduced, it is not enough to make him happy.

Most importantly, he has already contacted the new Home Secretary, Viscount Melbourne, through the introduction of Viscount Palmerston, and has received approval from him.

From today, he will formally retire from the British Army and transition from his position as acting commissioner of the Metropolitan Metropolitan Police to full establishment.

Although in the eyes of those upper-class aristocrats, the chief of the Metropolitan Metropolitan Police Department is not a good job. Compared with those cabinet affairs officers, although this position holds a little power, it is a hard job with many tasks and heavy responsibilities with little salary.

But for a person like Luo Wan who climbed up step by step from an ordinary businessman's family, he has worked hard in the army for so many years, and he has achieved a good result.

But what made Luo Wan even more happy was that the Ministry of Internal Affairs agreed to the decision to transfer Arthur to the Criminal Investigation Department without hesitation.

Maybe it's because the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs have seen Arthur uncomfortable for a long time, or they really think that Arthur is a talent for criminal investigation out of public interest, but no matter what others think, Rowan has achieved his goal Purpose.

According to his plan, Arthur will be put on the criminal investigation department for a few years to sit on the bench. Anyway, the so-called major cases will not happen a few times a year. up to him.

As long as Arthur is idle for a while, until everyone has forgotten about the best police officer in Great Britain, he will have plenty of ways to slowly toss his opponents later.

The police superintendents present listened to Rowan read one by one the several resolutions just issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and their eyes watching Arthur and Rowan gradually became strange.

Although the 20-year-old young man still maintains a calm attitude, in everyone's opinion, the career of this promising young man in Scotland Yard may be coming to an end.

Taking advantage of the break time of the meeting, when Director Rowan and Deputy Director Sir Mayne left the meeting, the gossip spirit of the superintendents was instantly ignited.

Whispering voices spread throughout the conference hall.

"Criminal Investigation Department?"

"A department with a total of four people?"

"Isn't this playing with people?"

"The young man offended Director Luo Wan? Or did he offend some important person from the Ministry of Internal Affairs?"

Amidst the discussions among the superintendents, several superintendents who had fought side by side with Arthur in Hyde Park couldn't sit still.

They are all old subordinates of the Duke of Wellington, and they have experienced the Peninsula War and Waterloo together.

Although they didn't have much friendship with Arthur, they didn't intend to sit back and watch their colleagues point fingers at Arthur, who was half of them.

Superintendent Davis Lee knocked on the table: "Everyone, the meeting hasn't ended yet. If you have anything to say, can't we talk after the meeting?"

Superintendent Marceline, who was blind in one eye, also leaned on the chair and echoed: "Have you forgotten how Clemens died, don't talk too much. We are just police, don't get involved in other things, the most important thing is It’s about being yourself.”

Superintendent Michelle, who was leaning on the chair and covered his eyes with his hat, also raised the brim of his hat and said, "If you continue to discuss, you will violate the internal regulations of political neutrality. Although Sir Peel went down, he Please keep the rules in mind.”

Several superintendents talked about remaining neutral, but if you just pull someone over, you can tell that they are actually being eccentric.

As direct descendants of the Duke of Wellington, these superintendents who had been recruited to Scotland Yard by Sir Peel as the backbone of the police force inevitably felt sad when they saw Arthur being suppressed.

Even Arthur, the person involved, didn't say anything, and they were the first to speak to help Arthur push back the noisy discussions.

When the rest of the superintendents saw these veterans open their mouths, they could only sneer and shut their mouths silently.

Sergeant Mosley, the oldest and longest serving of the Duke of Wellington, who sat next to Arthur, retired from the Fifth Royal Foot Guards 'Wellington Guards', elbowed Arthur. se.

The old man who was not good at talking comforted: "Arthur, it's not a big deal, it's just a small setback. Rowan is almost 50 years old this year, and he can't stay at Scotland Yard for the rest of his life. Sooner or later, he will have to leave here. Get out. And you, you kid, you are so young, you can kill him even if you suffer hard. Sooner or later, the position of director will sit under your ass, so don't worry about it."

Superintendent Mosley thought that Arthur was silent because he was in a bad mood, but in fact, although Arthur was not in a good mood, he didn't feel that the sky was about to collapse.

There was more doubt in his heart, because he thought about it all night, but he still couldn't figure it out——fuck, who is messing with me?

He has already met with the Viscount of Melbourne.

Mrs. Cowper was also very impressed with him.

Even the new Foreign Secretary, Palmerston, Arthur had a chat with him.

But when he turned his head, he received the news of his transfer. Could it be that the Viscount of Melbourne had been deceived by Rowan's rhetoric, making him think that the criminal investigation department was really a key point?
Or maybe there is another person in Rowan's backstage, and this person has the ability to exert a huge influence on the Viscount of Melbourne, so that the lazy new Secretary of the Interior has to take time out of his busy schedule to beat him, the little guy of Scotland Yard. police.

After thinking about it, Arthur realized that the one with this kind of energy in the whole of Britain is either the newly enthroned King William IV, or the new prime minister, Earl Charles Grey.

But Arthur couldn't figure out when he had offended these two big men even though he was thinking about it.

He has absolutely no connection with Earl Grey. As for William IV, the former Admiral of the Royal Navy, if there is anything Arthur can hate, it is that he gave the secret relationship between the Royal Navy, goats and fish to him. revealed it?
But even if the king hates this, shouldn't Mr. Elder Carter be dealt with first?
Obviously he is the key person who leaked the secret!

Just as Arthur was meditating, the door of the conference hall was pushed open. Director Rowan, who had finished his rest, stroked his hair and walked past Arthur with light steps.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Arthur's expressionless face, and couldn't help but stop, putting his arm on his shoulder and whispering.

"Arthur, what did you tell me last time? Let me hide it quietly? There can only be one between us? You young people are always so extreme. In this regard, you Far less fair than those of us experienced middle-aged people.

You see, if I handle it, if you stay, I will stay too.I play to my strengths and lead Scotland Yard.You also play to your strengths and are responsible for dispatching the criminal investigation department.

It is not a small knowledge to know people and be good at their duties, but you don't need to thank me, after all, everything is for the public interest.Oh, by the way, I also forgot to tell you that your work with the Office of Temporary Survey and Statistics in the London area can also be put on hold.

I just went to ask the Viscount Melbourne for instructions this morning, and His Excellency Melbourne also thinks that it is better to entrust specialized personnel to do work such as surveying and mapping urban areas.

Scotland Yard's police resources are very tight, so under reasonable circumstances, priority should be given to regional public security governance. "

Looking at Arthur's red eyes, Rowan felt complacent. He really wanted to share the story of how he demoted LPS to nothing in front of the Viscount Melbourne, but this kind of public occasion, That's still too much of a shame.

After all, from today onwards, he is the official officer of Scotland Yard, so he still has to try his best to maintain his majesty in front of his subordinates.

He patted Arthur on the shoulder and said solemnly: "Arthur, although the criminal investigation department has just been established, it is an important department. From now on, all major cases in London will have to rely on you. Scotland There is a talent like you in the field, so why spend a lot of money every year to hire special robbers? We have to make good use of your talent.

The reason for banning LPS is precisely to allow you to devote more energy to criminal investigations. Only in this way can you use your talents in the most valuable fields.The Viscount Melbourne also asked me about your work experience today, and he asked me to tell you not to worry too much about job adjustments. This is just a technical change. Your efforts will be seen by the public. Your future Another reuse. "

As soon as Luo Wan finished speaking, the smile on his face could no longer be held back. He suddenly laughed out loud twice, but soon covered his mouth with his hand and apologized: "I'm sorry, Aya Ser, you know, I have no opinion on you at all, otherwise I would not recommend you to the Viscount of Melbourne as the chief of the criminal investigation department. Do you think I am right?"

When Arthur heard this, he didn't say much, but picked up the hat on the table and put it on his head, looking down at Rowan with his eyes that were half the height of Rowan's head.

Luo Wan narrowed his eyes slightly: "What? Arthur, want to salute me?"

After hearing this, Arthur just smiled slightly: "Sir, are you sure you are really hiding? You are standing right in front of me."

When Luo Wan heard this, he immediately thought of the master of the boarding battle in front of him who was still unscathed in 1V17.

He couldn't help but took a step back.

Superintendent Mosley on the side saw that the situation was not good, and hurried forward to stop Arthur: "Continue with the meeting."

Then, he leaned next to Arthur and whispered, "Don't be fooled, Rowan did it on purpose. If you make a move today, you'll have to pack up and leave this afternoon."

Arthur nodded slightly: "Thank you, Superintendent Mosley. However, you don't understand the logic of young people's thinking. I almost went to America to save my breath."

After saying that, he took off the white glove on his right hand, ready to throw it at Luo Wan's feet.

But before he could throw out the glove, a familiar gentle voice suddenly sounded behind him.

"Arthur, long time no see. Since you graduated, are you still studying law by yourself?"

(End of this chapter)