ICAC,
Mai Qiwen received the CD sent by Zhang Guobiao. He knew that something was wrong this time. Someone was using their Independent Commission Against Corruption as a knife...
Mai Qiwen was caught in a dilemma. If he didn't do anything, and someone behind the scenes came forward to speak out, it would be a serious matter...
Failure to act is a serious accusation.
And Zhang Guobiao pulled Liu Jiehui out yesterday, and public opinion has already risen. If the public knew that they had shrunk, I don't know what they would write.
Mai Qiwen found Zhang Guobiao with the CD. He held up the CD and asked Zhang Guobiao,
"Guobiao, do you know where the CD comes from?"
Zhang Guobiao himself didn't know who it was, but he wouldn't say it. If Mai Qiwen found out and someone used him as a knife, then this matter might not go forward.
Zhang Guobiao just read the contents on the CD and knew that an unprecedented big case was before him. As long as this matter was done well, he would definitely be promoted...
"I can't say yet."
Mai Qiwen did not go deep into the source of the disc. He just told Zhang Guobiao about the seriousness of the disc. He knew that Zhang Guobiao might not even know about it, otherwise Zhang Guobiao would have told him long ago.
Mai Qiwen once again warned Zhang Guobiao. He said to Zhang Guobiao,
"The contents of this CD are the highest-level secrets of the police force."
"This informant has the highest-level secrets and files in the mission, and the confidentiality level is the highest."
"If the information inside is true, maybe we have exceeded our authority."
Zhang Guobiao didn't want to give up this opportunity. The cases currently handled by the Independent Commission Against Corruption were all minor matters. If there was a big case like the Z Fund, he could be promoted like Lu Zhilian.
"But the whistleblower knows the mission very well, knows the Independent Commission Against Corruption very well, and knows the law very well."
"Now we are the only ones who can solve the case and find out the mastermind behind Han Zhan. We are basically in the same boat as him."
Zhang Guobiao knew very well that he was being targeted. It might not be convenient for the people behind the scenes to take action, so he had to find them and let them find out the reasons for the failure of Operation Cold War.
Obviously, there is a mole in the police station...
Zhang Guobiao knew that the people behind the scenes wanted to clean up the embassy themselves.
They are the Independent Commission Against Corruption. If there is a problem at the embassy, they will do something. It is the same in accordance with the regulations of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
I gave up such a great opportunity just because of overstepping my authority.
Zhang Guobiao was unwilling to give up the opportunity just like this.
Zhang Guobiao said to Mai Qiwen again,
"There is no way back..."
From a "little thing" to a big thing, his arrest of Liu Jiehui has been known to the media. If the Independent Commission Against Corruption fails to explain it, it will be very troublesome.
The so-called explanation is not an explanation to the public, but an explanation to those who are watching the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption must not let others talk about it.
Zhang Guobiao looked at McGeewen, who was still hesitant. He said to McGeewen,
"You've always wanted to be transferred back to the GAO, right?"
Mai Qiwen was transferred from the Accountability Bureau. He has always wanted to return to the Accountability Bureau. This incident is a good opportunity, but it makes him more vigilant...
McKee-wen felt that the people behind the scenes had seen through their weaknesses.
Zhang Guobiao and McKee-wen may also be pawns in the game...
He never thought that arresting Liu Jiehui would have such a big impact, and at the same time it would ferment so quickly. Someone must be deliberately controlling it.
Mai Qiwen himself was tempted, but he was more wary of the person behind the scenes. He didn't know what that person wanted to do. He said to Zhang Guobiao,
"To be honest, I haven't thought about it."
"But this case is complex."
Zhang Guobiao argued hard and said to McKiwen,
"You only get one chance, and this could very well be the Watergate scandal of our time."
Mai Qiwen saw that Zhang Guobiao was no longer determined, and Zhang Guobiao was responsible for the current case. Even if he refused, Zhang Guobiao would continue to do it. If he stopped resolutely, it would only cause bad effects.
"Okay! I'll give you 3 days."
Zhang Guobiao relented when he saw Mai Qiwen. He said to Mai Qiwen,
"Three days."
"Thank you, sir."
Zhang Guobiao didn't sleep long last night. He immediately started investigating the cases of Operation Cold War. The deployment of the entire operation was on CD, which allowed him to see every link more clearly.
At the same time, there are also files of some important personnel...
Liu Jiehui, Li Wenbin, Kwong Zhili, Xu Yongji, Shi Migao...
The files of all the important people are there.
….
Even Lu Minghua was alarmed by the ICAC's arrest of Liu Jiehui. He needed to come out and say a few words to the public, and a large number of reporters were already present.
There are still people doing live reports...
"According to the information obtained by this station, Deputy Commissioner of Police Liu Jiehui was arrested by ICAC staff yesterday morning..."
Lu Minghua and Liang Ziwei from the Public Relations Department came down the escalator.
Lu Minghua saw the scene. Was this a signal to attack him?
Unbeknownst to Lu Minghua, he had received news from Liu Jiehui. After Li Wenbin sided with him, the mission was temporarily suspended.
Lu Minghua greeted the "click" sound of taking photos with a smile. The flashlight kept flashing his eyes. He still maintained a smile and stood on the main stage.
Lu Minghua put his hands on the main stage and said to many reporters,
"Morning, hello everyone, I..."
When Lu Minghua wanted to introduce himself, he was overwhelmed by numerous questions from reporters, making it impossible for him to introduce himself.
Liang Ziwei stood up at this time. As a member of the public relations department, she said to the reporters,
"Sorry, we can't answer any of your questions."
"Please raise your hand to ask a question."
Lu Minghua casually nodded to a reporter who raised his hand. The reporter said to Lu Minghua,
"Director, Mr. Liu Jiehui, has he been suspended?"
Lu Minghua pursed his lips and said to the reporter,
"He is on leave temporarily due to personal matters."
Lu Minghua nodded to a reporter again, and the reporter said,
"The reputation of the police force has been so low in a year, and now the ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption) has arrested the deputy director. Is there anyone in the ICAC who needs to be held responsible?"
Lu Minghua took a deep breath. He could ask such questions easily.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption is independent of all departments and does not need to answer to anyone other than the Governor of Hong Kong. Now that things are not progressing, I ask myself to ask the Independent Commission Against Corruption to take charge. It’s really...
"Well, I want to answer this question next time in public."
Lu Minghua answered two questions. He planned to express some of his own opinions, but then a reporter rushed to ask Lu Minghua.
"Sheng Lu, you have stated in public more than once that you support Liu Jiehui's qualification to be the Commissioner of Police. Will this ICAC operation disrupt your deployment?"
"I…"
"Director..."
"What do you personally think about the arrest of a senior executive of the Hong Kong Police Force by the Independent Commission Against Corruption? Do you personally believe that Liu Jiehui is corrupt?"
"Lu Sheng, do you think you have trusted the wrong person? Will you take the blame and resign?"
"Did the ICAC notify the Security Bureau in advance before taking action?"
Lu Minghua just looked at the many reporters with a smile. He did not answer their questions...
Liang Ziwei walked out. She knew that it was not convenient for Lu Minghua to say something to accuse reporters. She needed to be Lu Minghua's mouthpiece.
"I just made it clear, please ask me one by one."
Lu Minghua smiled and nodded to Liang Ziwei. He said thank you to Liang Ziwei.
"Thank you."
Lu Minghua straightened his clothes, took a step forward, faced the public with a smile, and said to the reporters,
"How about I answer everyone's questions for once."
"Deputy Director Liu Jiehui was not arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption. He was on leave for personal reasons."
"I am personally very positive about his character and work ability."
"Also, I would like to clarify again here that Xiangjiang is a city that practices common law. In terms of staffing, the Independent Commission Against Corruption does not need to report to me before taking action."
Lu Minghua felt a little dissatisfied. Many reporters were trying to catch others' words and deeds. A careless and wrong word could bring someone down.
Xiangjiang is an open city
Journalist, also known as the Uncrowned King in Xiangjiang.
Lu Minghua nodded, looked at the many reporters and said,
"I understand. I understand very well that the news nowadays has advanced to the point where you can ask anything."
"But before I ask, can you guys understand it first?"
"Hong Kong's legal system and spirit of rule of law, because this is our Hong Kong, can become a core value of an international financial center and the safest city in Asia." (End of Chapter)
