wind in the dark night

Chapter 271 Dismissal
at this time.

Office of the Director-General of the National Police Agency.

Gao Kejian walked in.

Bai Peicen was concentrating on reading the documents.

Gao Kejian knew that if it was not a particularly important matter, he could just talk about it on the phone and there was no need to call him to the office.

Secretary Chen quietly reminded: "Director, Chief Gao is here."

Bai Peicen said, put down the documents in his hand, and said to Secretary Chen, "Go ahead and do your work. I have something to discuss with Section Chief Gao. No one is allowed to disturb me without my permission."

"Yes."

Secretary Chen stepped out.

Bai Peicen sat up straight, looked at Gao Kejian for a while, and then said, "Some people have reported that the coordination mechanism between the various departments of the Special Agent Division is poor and there is a lack of effective cooperation, which leads to low efficiency in handling cases. Do you have anything to say about this?"

Gao Kejian thought that Director Bai's sudden remark was most likely due to Bai Xue's case, so he said, "Director, recently, the activities of the rebels have been rampant. The Special Agents Division is bound to have omissions in the process of handling cases. I am also working on resolving some of the problems I have discovered."

"Question? Any specific case?"

Bai Peicen seemed very interested.

Gao Kejian said: "For example, in the case on Qingnian Road, as you know, there are at least hundreds of thousands of Chinese people in Binjiang, and the Special Agents Department is understaffed, so it takes time to investigate... I have appointed Qi Yue to investigate this case, and I believe that it won't be long before the criminals can be brought to justice!"

Bai Peicen nodded: "This case must be investigated as soon as possible. In broad daylight, the criminals dared to kidnap and shoot people in the street. I suspect that this is not an ordinary criminal case, but a targeted revenge action by the rebels!"

Gao Kejian echoed, "It is entirely possible. The rebels are extremely vicious and capable of doing anything. They dare not attack you, so they turn their attention to your family."

Bai Peicen said: "So, such cases must be dealt with resolutely!"

Gao Kejian said: "Don't worry, I will urge Qi Yue to solve the case as soon as possible!"

Bai Peicen handed over the document and said, "You just mentioned that the Special Agents Division is short-staffed. On this matter, you and Somekawa Kazuo have similar ideas. Oh, this is the report he submitted. It is about the internal changes of the Special Agents Division and the recommendations for personnel appointments and dismissals. Take a look."

Gao Kejian was confused. He reached out to take the document, skipped the official-language preface, and saw the title in eye-catching bold letters: Several Suggestions on Disbanding the Special Agents Operations Team.

Bai Peicen said: "I took a rough look at this report by Somekawa Kazuo, and it is quite constructive. For example, the action team was abolished and an anti-espionage unit and an investigation unit were established. This way, responsibilities are assigned to individuals, avoiding the situation of redundant personnel and thus improving the efficiency of handling cases."

Gao Kejian frowned, glanced through it, and immediately said: "Director, the action team can be said to be the main force of the special agent department. Investigation, arrest, and interrogation are all carried out by them. If they are abolished, who will do these jobs?"

Bai Peicen said: "The elimination is just a literal meaning. The people are still the same. No one has been fired. The eliminated action team has been subdivided into the anti-espionage unit and the investigation unit. Oh, take a look at page 4."

Gao Kejian turned to page 4 and read aloud: "Establish a special operations team..."

Bai Peicen said, "Look, in fact, one action team was eliminated, but three independent departments were created, and the responsibilities are clear, each doing its own job. It will be much easier for you to assign tasks in the future. In addition, Somekawa Kazuo's report has been supported by the Kwantung Army General Staff, so, Chief Gao, if you have no objection, just sign and agree."

Gao Kejian was silent for a long time: "In principle, I agree to disband the action team, but I hope the department will give me the power to appoint and dismiss personnel. After all, I have worked in the Special Agents Department for nearly ten years, and I know the abilities of my subordinates. I know exactly who is good at what and what kind of work they are suitable for."

Bai Peicen sighed: "Before you came, the counselor of the Xinjing Police Department's Office called me personally and hoped that I would seriously study Somekawa Kazuo's report and not interfere too much in the personnel appointments and dismissals of the new department of the Special Agent Section. What can I do? I can't go against my superiors, can I?" Gao Kejian understood completely that Somekawa Kazuo came well prepared. Before submitting the report, he had opened up all the necessary links. His only purpose was to ensure that this report was fully implemented.

Gao Kejian asked: "So, the department has already decided on the personnel appointments and dismissals?"

Bai Peicen said: "Section Chief Li is appointed as the Chief of the Counter-espionage Section, Qi Yue is appointed as the Captain of the Special Operations Team, and Ning Zhiyuan is transferred to the Chief of the Special Agent Section. Generally speaking, this arrangement can be regarded as making the best use of people's talents."

“Who is the head of the investigation section?”

"Somekawa Kazuo is also in charge."

Gao Kejian was silent for a moment, then reached out to take the pen, turned to the last page of the document, signed his name in the section chief's opinion column, and said, "Director, I have no opinion on this report."

Bai Peicen smiled and said, "I'm glad you can take the overall situation into consideration."

Gao Kejian stood up and said, "Director, if there is nothing else, I will go back first."

"Well, good."

"You're busy."

……

After one hour.

Office of the Chief of the Secret Service.

Gao Kejian stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back.

As soon as the door opened, Ning Zhiyuan hurried in: "Chief, the action team has been disbanded..."

"Close the door!"

Gao Kejian sat back in his chair.

Ning Zhiyuan closed the door and walked to the desk. "Chief, what is Somekawa Kazuo trying to do? He didn't even ask for permission and directly handed the report to Director Bai. He is overstepping his authority and obviously doesn't take you seriously!"

Gao Kejian snorted coldly: "You don't take me seriously? Do you think he takes Director Bai seriously? Before submitting the report, he contacted the Kwantung Army General Staff and the New Beijing Police Department's Office Counselor. Director Bai was forced to sign and agree under pressure, and there was no room for objection at all!"

Ning Zhiyuan was a little unconvinced: "Does Somekawa Kazuo have such great ability?"

Gao Kejian said calmly, "In this matter, General Shibuya backed him up. The Kwantung Army's General Staff and the Cabinet Counsellor all spoke for Shibuya. Zhiyuan, the disbanding of the action team is obviously aimed at me. From now on, we must be careful everywhere and never leave any handle for others."

“This is too frustrating!”

Ning Zhiyuan slammed his fist on the table.

Gao Kejian stood up, his eyes gradually becoming cold: "Being bitten by a dog will at most bleed a little, but won't cause any serious injuries. Don't provoke him first. Once you get the chance, don't show mercy, use whatever you have, and beat him to death!"

(End of this chapter)