Spokesperson of the Hong Kong Comprehensive Police Force

Chapter 412: Each Has Their Own Layout and Plan
Hong Kong Island’s complete government system is commonly known as the Three Departments and Thirteen Bureaus.

However, the special administrative region government of Hong Kong Island is still in the process of being established.

Naturally, the theory of the three offices and thirteen bureaus has not become a final conclusion.

According to the white Governor's Office system before yesterday, there were three secretaries under the Governor's Office: the Chief Secretary, the Financial Secretary, and the Attorney General, followed by more detailed branch departments.

At present, the three secretaries of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government have confirmed that the department names of the Financial Secretary and the Justice Department have been transferred, while the Chief Secretary has been renamed the Secretary for Administration.

But there is no result yet regarding the future Security Bureau.

Therefore, in terms of organization, the department that manages all disciplined forces in Hong Kong Island, including the police force, is still the Security Branch of the Home Secretary that was transitioned from the Hong Kong Governor's Office.

Zhou Quan did not expect that Lu Minghua would jump out of the police system so early and enter the security department in advance.

If this is Lu Minghua's plan, then this Sir Lu is truly unfathomable.

After all, apart from Zhou Quan, no one else in Hong Kong today has the foresight of the Security Bureau.

I'm afraid even Mr. Dong is only preparing to turn Security Kotig into the Security Bureau.

The Security Bureau and the Security Department seem to be just different in name.

But in reality, there is a world of difference between the two.

After all, the implicit condition for Hong Kong Island to run for the Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region in the future is to become one of the three chief secretaries.

In particular, the Chief Secretary for Administration can almost be said to be a direct link to the Chief Executive.

If any change occurs to the Chief Executive, the Chief Secretary for Administration has the qualifications and responsibility to act as the Chief Executive.

The promotion of the Chief Justice usually occurs within the Department of Justice, especially the Security Bureau after it has been upgraded.

If the Security Branch continues to maintain its current status, the Section Chief will obviously not be as competitive as the Director General among the various departments under the Department of Justice.

"Sir Lu, since there are no changes in the core management of the police force, what about you?"

A strange color flashed in the depths of his eyes, and Zhou Quan asked knowingly, "Are you going to continue to work in the Security Department?"

Lu Minghua smiled slightly, looking quite calm and composed.

"That's not the case. From now on, the security department will rely on you, A Quan, to support it alone."

Then, Lu Minghua said meaningfully: "I plan to transfer to the Security Division of the Department of Justice and join the civil service system of Hong Kong Island."

Although the police force is part of Hong Kong Island's administrative system, it has its own unique organization.

The Security Branch is said to manage all the disciplined forces in Hong Kong Island, but that is only in name only.

Otherwise, the person who followed Mr. Dong yesterday could not have been Sir Xu, the top officer of the police force, but the chief of the security department.

According to Lu Minghua's current rank and authority within the police force, he would be transferred to the Security Department.

The position of deputy chief of the security department is quite certain to be taken.

Although Zhou Quan is deeply trusted by the top bosses, Lu Minghua's status in the bosses' hearts is definitely not low.

Before Zhou Quan was promoted, Lu Minghua was the main target supported by the bigwigs within the police force.

If there had been no suppression from the foreigners, Lu Minghua would at least be an assistant commissioner of the police force now.

He has now transferred to the Security Department, if he can really secure the position of deputy chief of the Security Department.

Then, when the Security Branch is upgraded to the Security Bureau, he can naturally become the Deputy Director of the Security Bureau.

By then, Lu Minghua would only have three steps to go before he could become the Chief Executive. If nothing went wrong, within fifteen years, Lu Minghua would definitely have a chance to become the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Island.

This kind of planning, this kind of vision, and this kind of pattern are totally beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Sir Lu looks gentle and refined on weekdays, but in fact, he is more cunning than a fox with a tail.

This can be seen from the fact that Zhou Quan and Liu Jiehui both serve as deputy directors of the security department, but Lu Minghua has always been able to hold the position of the chief director of the security department.

Zhou Quan's strength is unquestionable, and Liu Jiehui's talent is also clearly visible.

But Lu Minghua seems to be indifferent to the internal affairs of the Security Department. However, he has always been the head of the Security Department and can even focus on a higher level.

"Then I would like to congratulate you on your promotion!"

After calming down his inner turmoil, Zhou Quan smiled.

Then he changed the subject and asked Lu Minghua about another matter.

"But Sir Lu, what did you mean when you said that I can support the security department alone? What about Sir Liu?"

Zhou Quan had some guesses in his mind, but he couldn't be sure. After all, he did not personally participate in the police force's management meeting.

"Hahaha, Ah Quan, you're just asking questions knowing the answer anyway."

Lu Minghua first joked with Zhou Quan, then he straightened his face and said, "In the management meeting just now, it has been confirmed that Jiehui will be transferred to the Human Resources Department."

"As for the position of head of the security department, it will naturally be you who will take over."

"The specific appointment letter and commission will be published in the Hong Kong government gazette after I submit it to Mr. Tung."

After listening to Lu Minghua's explanation quietly, Zhou Quan couldn't help but feel more relaxed and happy in his heart.

He really didn't expect that the result between him and Liu Jiehui would be reached so quickly.

According to Zhou Quan's original plan, there should be some competition between him and Liu Jiehui.

After Lu Minghua leaves the Security Department, the core management of the police force will interview the two and then decide who of them will be promoted to the position of head of the Security Department.

Who would have thought that on the first day after Hong Kong's return to China, the head of the police force directly gave instructions for adjustments at the general management meeting.

This result undoubtedly saved Zhou Quan a lot of energy.

Although Zhou Quan is very confident in the competition with Liu Jiehui, Liu Jiehui is not a mediocre person after all.

There are still many uncertainties as to which of the two of them will be able to replace Lu Minghua.

The current situation is very good, until Zhou Quan officially takes up the position of head of the security department.

He can also complete the most critical plan in his mind in recent years.

Zhou Quan must implement and initiate the National Security Bill.

As the head of the Security Department, he proposed the implementation of this bill which would bring only benefits to the motherland and no harm.

This will be the most colorful and vivid addition to Zhou Quan's resume.

Looking back at the major cases Zhou Quan has solved since he joined the police force, perhaps none of them, combined, has a greater impact than the National Security Act.

After the National Security Bill is implemented locally, Zhou Quan may even be able to overtake others and reach the decision-making level of the Hong Kong government ahead of others.

(End of this chapter)