Movie Variety Show: Starting from a New World

After his conversation with Wong Ping Yiu, Wei Shang spoke with several police officers, including Lam Lei Meng, who were interested in the mainland, to convey Zhao Cheng's message.

After more than ten years of Zhao Cheng’s efforts, two-thirds of the senior Chinese police officers in the entire Pearl Police System have their hearts set on the mainland.

Moreover, these police officers have a reasonable ratio of old, middle-aged and young, which can ensure that the Mingzhu police system can maintain orderly succession for at least thirty years.

This is Zhao Cheng's plan over the past ten years. As long as this tradition continues, Mingzhu will not fall into chaos. After all, Mingzhu's only violent institution is stable, so it is impossible to cause chaos in Mingzhu.

What Wei Shang needs to do now is to further eliminate the hidden dangers left behind by John Bull before his departure.

Huang Bingyao lived up to his reputation as Zhao Cheng's most trusted veteran policeman. This seasoned veteran, who had experienced the era of the four great detectives, quickly purged the "banana man" (a derogatory term for a Westernized, uncultured person) who had been bribed by John Bull from the police force's leadership in a gentle and persuasive manner.

Many people were either demoted to guarding the reservoir because of their mistakes, or were invited for questioning by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

"Commander Lu, what's going on lately? Why are so many police officers being sued?" Zhang Guobiao asked Lu Zhilian with a face full of curiosity.

"Haha, why do you care why? As long as there is corruption, our ICAC will arrest people!" Lu Zhilian said with a smile.

"Sir, I heard there's been a major purge going on in the police station recently! Many high-ranking officers have been dismissed or sent to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Is that true?" Another staff member pulled up a chair and sat down next to Lu Zhilian, asking in a low voice.

"Why are you guys thinking so much? What do those things have to do with us? We only care about embezzling; we have no right to interfere in the affairs of the higher-ups!" Lu Zhilian looked at his subordinates with a wry smile.

"Ah Dong, are you telling the truth? Who would dare to carry out such a purge of the police force?" a female colleague asked curiously.

"I heard that the top police officer isn't really in charge anymore, since he's about to return to the force. The strong contenders for the next Commissioner of Police are Deputy Commissioner Wong Bing-yiu, who is in charge of operations, and Deputy Commissioner Lee Shu-tong, who is in charge of internal affairs. But the rumor I heard is that Deputy Commissioner Wong Bing-yiu is older, so he might become the commissioner first, and then Lee Shu-tong will take over. So the two of them are currently working together to eliminate dissidents and plan for the future?" the staff member called Ah Tung whispered.

"Really? Huang Bingyao and Li Shutang teamed up? The two don't seem to get along well. How could they suddenly join forces? And they even pre-selected the Commissioner of Police? That's illegal! He's the Commissioner of Police! How could they appoint him privately?" Zhang Guobiao asked incredulously.

“Guo Biao, you’re still too young and haven’t been working long enough! Although Huang Bingyao and Li Shutang don’t get along, they’re both from the mainland! We’re about to return to China, so of course the mainland will be in charge!” A Dong said to Zhang Guo Biao in a senior’s tone.

"Really? Even if it's returned to the mainland, won't it still follow the old rules? It seems like the mainland doesn't have the right to interfere with the Commissioner of Police, right?" the female colleague asked.

"Are you guys really that naive? I heard that even the next few directors have already been decided! Besides, do you think the mainland would let such an opportunity pass? There are more than 20,000 police officers in Mingzhu! More than 20,000 armed officers! Doesn't the mainland believe that political power grows out of the barrel of a gun? They certainly won't let such an opportunity pass!" Ah Dong said with a smile.

"Ah Dong, where did you hear all this information from? You seem to know a lot of details!" Lu Zhilian asked curiously.

"Hehe, sir, I'm not making this up! I have a classmate who works in the police force, working under Deputy Commissioner Huang Bingyao. He overheard him talking to Deputy Commissioner Li Shutang and told me! He told me not to tell anyone else. I'm only telling you because I think you're all on the same side!" Ah Dong said smugly.

Lu Zhilian felt that the news was probably true, but he felt sorry for A Dong and that classmate. They had just casually leaked the secrets of the police force's top brass, which could easily invite retaliation!

"Ah Dong, and you guys, this news ends here. Don't talk about it anymore! It's enough for us to know. Don't spread it around, you hear me!" Lu Zhilian knew the seriousness of the matter better than the younger men, so he quickly said.

"No way, sir, is this serious?" Several subordinates asked curiously, seeing Lu Zhilian's serious expression.

“Of course it’s serious! Think about it, this is a secret! Even though A-Dong’s classmates overheard it, you can’t spread it around! Although the return date is approaching, we are still under John Bull’s rule. If it gets out, he might sabotage it, and you’ll be in big trouble!” Lu Zhilian said.

"Now I understand. So all these high-ranking police officers have been close to John Bull all this time? That's why they were reported?" Zhang Guobiao said.

“This is quite normal. After all, the mainland would never allow someone close to John Bull to sit in the position of Commissioner of Police. Just like Ah Tung said, there are more than 20,000 armed men! If they cause trouble, it will be a huge mess! Haven’t you heard what our ICAC was like when it was first established?” Lu Zhilian said with a serious expression.

“I know that. Back then, the police force was corrupt from top to bottom! Later, there was even a conflict between the police and the anti-corruption commission! I heard that people even died!” the female colleague said.

"So you all must remember this, especially Ah Dong. You must keep this in mind and never tell anyone else about this! Otherwise, if you ruin their plans and they retaliate against you, do you think you can stop them?" Lu Zhilian said.

"Really? Sir, we're the ICAC. What can they do to me? Besides, isn't it illegal for them to pre-select the Commissioner of Police? Isn't the ICAC responsible for illegal matters?" Ah Tung was a little confused.

"Whether it's illegal or not, you must remember that we are Han Chinese! That cannot be changed! Do you understand?" Lu Zhilian said.

Finally, Ah Dong wanted to say something more, but seeing Lu Zhilian's gaze, he chose to keep quiet. As for what he was thinking, that remains to be seen.

"Bang!" A folder was thrown on the table. Wei Shang looked at Li Shutang and Huang Bingyao in front of him, his eyes filled with anger.

"What's wrong with you two? Is this something you can just say casually? Aren't you afraid they'll just send you both home right now? This is the head of the security department's arrangement! Don't you know how troublesome this is? Have you wasted your lives at your age?" Wei Shang roared at Huang Bingyao and Li Shutang, his face as cold as ice.