Chapter 419 The Moment of Life and Death
Zhang Gaoming took the lead in boarding the urban-rural bus, and more than 30 carefully selected and strong old loyal brothers boarded the bus one after another.

More than 30 buses were parked at the factory gate, capable of transporting thousands of people to the Yuen Long District Home Affairs Department at a time.

The advantage of the dual leadership of the community and the factory was demonstrated in the struggle. More than half of the workers were loyal disciples who were trying to stir up trouble, respond to the call, and strive to be the first.

When the bus blocked the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, the staff who had finished work and were about to leave had not yet figured out the situation, but protest banners had already been handed to the brothers.

Zhang Gaoming, who was promoted to the factory director of Pegasus headquarters last year, has a nominal position in the community. He takes the lead in doing things and leads the way, shouting: “Protect the factory and the land, and expel the Tartars!”

“Drive out the real estate developers and protect the New Territories!”

“Protect the factory and the land, and expel the Tartars!”

The sound waves were getting louder and louder, echoing throughout the town.

The director of the Civil Affairs Department, Hoffman, is a foreigner in his forties. He used to teach at a university, later entered the civil service, and has been working in the Civil Affairs Department ever since.

Due to the special semi-autonomous nature of the New Territories, the Home Affairs Department, which is nominally a grassroots unit of the Hong Kong government, is only left with work functions such as household registration and document approval.

The real power lies in the Heung Yee Kuk, and villagers’ protests often revolve around clan temples and councillors’ offices.

Hoffman had been working in the New Territories for more than a decade. This was the first time he encountered a mob of villagers. He felt very awkward, so he picked up the phone, dialed 999, and shouted, “Sir, emergency, there is a riot at the Home Affairs Department!”

The operator looked shocked and said, “Please repeat the address.”

“FUCK, there’s a riot going on at the Yuen Long Civil Affairs Office!” Hoffman cursed and hung up the phone.

When the New Territories Region received the police report, the duty Superintendent Kuang Ruixian immediately ordered the mobilization of the uniformed group, the stormtroopers, and the CID to rush to the scene.

Although the Home Affairs Department lacks real power, it is the face of the Hong Kong government and will never allow villagers to trample on it.

By the time five hundred uniformed troops arrived at the scene to cordon off the gathering, the next batch of workers had arrived by bus and the number of protesters was growing.

Kuang Ruixian has been a police officer for more than 20 years. Just by looking at the situation, he knew that the boss was instigating it. Decisive suppression would only lead to a backlash. He came to Zhang Gaoming with a mobile phone in his hand and said, “Mr. Zhang, tell the workers in the factory not to move. I’ll call your boss.”

Zhang Gaoming relied on the support of 2,000 people and was too lazy to give the superintendent face. He said, “The workers have only one demand, which is to stop the foreign development and ask the Heung Yee Kuk to issue a statement that the factory will not be relocated.”

Kuang Ruixian had a dark face, grabbed Zhang Gaoming by the collar, and said with gritted teeth: “Fuck you, the Rural Council is not yours? You should be more sensible when you do things!”

Zhang Gaoming showed no fear and sneered, “I didn’t mess with you, sir.”

Kuang Ruixian let him go, turned around and shouted to his subordinates: “Surround them, and if anyone dares to move, shoot him with rubber bullets!”

Zhang Gaoming’s expression changed slightly. The New Territories Police District was really well prepared, even rubber bullets were prepared.

The villagers’ gathering is a serious political incident, and there is a previous record in the New Territories. The report has been sent to the police headquarters. The senior police officers can read the power interests behind the protest slogans.

The police force’s duty is to protect the territory and ensure public order.

Kuang Ruixian did not have Yin Zhaotang’s phone number, but after reporting to the General Administration, Deputy Director of Operations Zhuo Youquan immediately appointed Yu Shaoze to be responsible for negotiating with Lao Zhong.

Luxury house in Tsim Sha Tsui East.

Yin Zhaotang was wearing pajamas, sitting on the carpet with Rong Jiahui, Zhou Huimin and Liang Xinying, eating fruit plates and watching Disney movies.

Jiang Hao, Niu Qiang, Zuo Shou and other close associates sat together on the balcony smoking and listening to the news broadcast.

Sha Qiang pushed open the glass door, holding a mobile phone in his hand, and said, “Ding Ye, it’s Yu Sir calling. He wants to talk to you.”

Yin Zhaotang leaned his left shoulder against Zhou Huimin, with Ximei sitting on his right. He could still feel the residual warmth of Dr. Liang on his back. He said without even turning his head, “I’m going to sleep. Tell him to call me tomorrow.”

Sha Qiang picked up the phone and said loudly: “Uncle Ding said he has fallen asleep. Call again tomorrow. Goodbye, Sir Yu.” When he hung up the phone, he saw that everyone in the living room was staring at him. He said in surprise: “Ah, Uncle Ding, did I say something wrong?”

Yin Zhaotang smiled and said, “Well done.”

At this time, several plainclothes police cars were parked downstairs in a low-key manner. The Kowloon Regional Commander, Assistant Director Yu Shaoze, strode into the elevator with several confidants.

Xu Gang, wearing a suit, was guarding the door with five brothers. When they saw the numbers on the elevator display slowly approaching, they all put their guns on their waists at the same time.

Jimmy Lai was the first to walk out of the elevator door, holding up his ID. Immediately, he heard the clean and neat sound of guns being drawn. Six gunmen pointed their guns at the five people, occupying five positions and assuming shooting postures.

Ren Qirong stood in front of his superior and shouted, “Kowloon West Region, please don’t misunderstand.”

Xu Gang slowly put down the pistol.

Li Zhibin hung up his ID, his palms were full of cold sweat, and he glanced at Xu Gang with an unhappy look: “Be careful that your gun license will be revoked.”

Niu Qiang heard the bell ringing outside the house, opened the door, and said with a vigilant look: “What’s the matter, Sir Li?”

Jimmy Lai called out, “Niu Qiang, our boss has something to ask you, Mr. Yin, so you should give him some face, right?”

Yin Zhaotang patted Zhou Huimin on the back, and the two girlfriends brought the children into the house. Jiang Hao, Zuoshou, Danta and others gathered behind the boss.

Yu Shaoze saw everyone outside the door and laughed, “Mr. Yin likes to sleep with so many people?”

Yin Zhaotang had a calm expression and a smile on his face. He apologized first: “I’m sorry, Mr. Xu, I am enjoying life with my family and don’t want to be disturbed.”

Yu Shaoze has black hair on his temples and a neat slicked-back hairstyle. After experiencing a mutiny on the front line, he was promoted by the new director to the top of the Kowloon Region, with the rank of Assistant Director.

Among the Chinese in the police force, he ranks second, only to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations.

No longer having to work hard to serve the foreigners, his spirit and outlook have been refreshed and he looks much younger.

He yawned deliberately and forced a smile: “Shenxiantang, I want to go home to be with my wife and children. Tell the brothers to stop and go home to rest.”

Yin Zhaotang raised his eyebrows and asked in surprise: “Sir Yu, what worker?”

Yu Shaoze lit up a cigarette and exhaled, “Don’t pretend. Thousands of Pegasus sneakers workers are protesting in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau.”

“Colleagues in the New Territories received a tip-off that a worker had hidden two boxes of AK47s in a bus. Don’t tell me that the two boxes of AK47s were hand-made by them.”

Yin Zhaotang’s eyes widened: “Pick that star, watch a movie called “The Fox and the Hound”, and there will be a war in the New Territories? The public security of Hong Kong Island really can’t be achieved without me.”

“Don’t worry, Mr. Yu, it can be easily done with just one phone call.”

Yin Zhaotang showed pride on his face. He reached out to take the mobile phone and pressed the buttons decisively.

It’s just to create public opinion and short British capital. There’s no need to really fight. Asking the brothers to stand at the door for a night will actually have the same effect.

As soon as the stockholders discovered that the authorities were unable to govern the New Territories, their stocks would naturally end up in the hands of British companies.

The British financial group also understood the same logic. When it came to a matter of life and death, there was no need to hold any meetings. Instead, calls from the presidents of foreign companies came one after another to the home of Police Commissioner May Henry.

In the study, May Henry put his legs on the table and stared at his overseas bank accounts on the computer screen.

The screen flickered slightly, the page refreshed, and an extra line of words appeared on the account.

A full nine figures.

One hundred million Hong Kong dollars!
(End of this chapter)