In the early days of Hong Kong's occupation by the British, social unrest and street riots occurred one after another, and the police stations under British jurisdiction were also struggling to cope.
Especially in the police station at that time, the first-class police officers were foreign devils, and the second-class auxiliary police officers were Indian brothers. These guys couldn't speak Mandarin or Cantonese. They couldn't calm down the riots when they went to the streets, and they would only fight with the local people.
Therefore, those who have the ability to maintain social peace and calm social anger can only be local prestigious squires. Moreover, squires generally have business or interest contacts with the British, and the British Hong Kong government can still manipulate them.
So in 1908, the then Governor of Hong Kong, Luard Luard, gave the justices of the peace the power to "disband gatherings, arrest prisoners, and enter and search houses" based on the Hong Kong Conservative Public Order Ordinance of 1886.
Since then, Justice of the Peace has become a veritable civil official title with certain powers in Hong Kong.
Of course, there is another reason why Shi Zhijian suggested that Lei Luo work hard to get a Justice of the Peace. As long as you obtain a Justice of the Peace, it is equivalent to having a death-free gold medal.
Because in addition to the power of arrest and investigation, justices of the peace also have certain immunity. If you are not guilty of a serious crime, you can be exempted from punishment.
Shi Zhijian knew Lei Luo's future outcome, and he just wanted to help him by making this suggestion at this moment.
At this moment in the study room, Lei Luo was shocked by Shi Zhijian's bold proposal. This was something he never dared to think about.
"Ajian, did I hear you correctly? You mean I can be a Justice of the Peace?"
"Why can't you?"
"Justices of the Peace require civil servants who have made great contributions to society. I am a detective, what should I do?"
Lei Luo looked confused, and even Lai Hao looked at Shi Zhijian curiously, thinking this was impossible.
Shi Zhijian smiled, took a sip of the sober soup with one hand and put it down. He raised his head and said to Lei Luo: "When did British law say that public officials cannot serve as justices of the peace? And justices of the peace must come from the private sector? Also, Brother Luo, you
Although she is a public official, Sister Chang is not!"
"Uh? What do you mean? Ajian, please stop hiding it. I know what you said. I'm so impatient!" Lei Luo couldn't help it anymore. Shi Zhijian's words really annoyed him.
Itchy spot.
"It's very simple, Brother Luo." Shi Zhijian sorted out his thoughts and said, "Recently, my three pillar industries, Shinhwa Food, Shinhwa Real Estate, and Jiahe Entertainment are planning to jointly launch a 'pay attention to people's health, prevent epidemics and colds'
To put it simply, the activity is to go to places where the flu is most severe for free and distribute masks, cold drops and other medical supplies to them.”
"This may require a large amount of money. Brother Luo, you must first be willing to spend at least one million!"
"Ah, one million?" Lei Luo hesitated.
The lame man next to him hurriedly encouraged him: "One million dollars is nothing, Brother Luo, you can't get me to help you!"
Lei Luo looked at Lai Hao gratefully and said: "How can this be so embarrassing? I just think that if I take out so much money, wouldn't I be gossiped about? A detective's monthly salary is 3,500, but he can give out one million
?”
Shi Zhijian smiled: "So Sister Chang needs to take action! As we all know, Sister Chang's father is a freeloader and has great wealth and power. If you let Sister Chang help you, those gossips will naturally fall apart."
"You mean to ask Ah Chang to do it with me?"
"Yes! To be precise, Sister Chang will contribute the money and you will contribute. Sister Chang will spend one million. As for you, just concentrate on working at the grassroots level!"
"Go to the grassroots level?" Lei Luo was very interested in these new words.
"Of course you have to work at the grassroots level! If you don't work at the grassroots level, people will see you doing things? If you don't go out to serve the people, people around you will be grateful to you? In short, in this 'pay attention to people's health, prevent epidemics and colds' activity, you must
He took the lead and risked his life to go to the front line of fighting the epidemic and personally distributed masks and medicines to the people."
Lei Luo geared up: "Is it like a show? I will distribute things here, take photos there, and then publish them in newspapers. I can do this!"
"No! It's not a show, it's serious!" Shi Zhijian said resolutely, "Maybe you will even die if you catch the flu!"
"Ah, what?" Lei Luo was startled.
Laihao was also shocked. Just now he almost volunteered to help Brother Luo with charity, but he immediately shut up after hearing this. He is a disabled person, and it is okay not to work at the grassroots level.
Shi Zhijian observed the words and saw Lei Luo's hesitation, so he said: "Anyway, I have said everything I need to say. If you want to get a Justice of the Peace this time, you have to pay money and take risks; but only in this way can this title be achieved."
On you!"
"Brother Luo, after I finish speaking, you should think carefully!" Shi Zhijian stood up and said, "It's almost time and I have to say goodbye. Brother Hao, do you want to come with us?"
Lame Hao immediately stood up on crutches, "Of course we are together!" He turned around and said to Lei Luo: "Brother Luo, I also want to say goodbye! Also, if you are short of money, just tell me and I will definitely help you!"
The lame man is ready to invest.
The last time he invested in Lei Luo and became Inspector Zonghua, it was a huge return.
If you invest in him as a Justice of the Peace this time, you might get another big dividend.
Lei Luo nodded and got up personally to send them downstairs.
…
After Shi Zhijian and Lai Hao left, Lei Luo was still standing at the door of the villa with his hands behind his back, frowning and looking confused.
At this time, his wife Bai Yuechang took out her clothes and walked out, gently put her woolen coat on Lei Luo and said, "It's getting cold at night, so wear more clothes."
Lei Luo turned around and put his arms around his wife's shoulders, "A Chang, if I become a justice of the peace, will you support me?"
"Of course I support it!"
"But what if I need to take risks this time?"
Bai Yuechang was startled for a moment: "What kind of dangerous method?"
Lei Luo told Bai Yuechang what Shi Zhijian said.
Bai Yuechang laughed after hearing this, "What kind of danger is this? Helping those helpless people with medical supplies and medicines, and distributing masks and anti-epidemic items to them is a great act of kindness!"
"Brother Luo, you also know that I respect you very much. You have always been a hero in my mind. Others say that you are ruthless and greedy for money, but I know that you can't help it. If you are not greedy, how can you treat those people
Tell me, ghost guy? If you are not ruthless, how can you control those desperadoes? If it weren’t for you to balance in the middle and support the Jianghu and the police, I’m afraid Hong Kong would have been in chaos. Fighting and killing would happen every day, and where would the common people be?
Have a good life!”
"Now, you spend money and personally help those people. How can this be dangerous? This is what you must do and what you should do! If you are poor, you can take care of yourself, and if you are rich, you can help the world! Although I am
Women of the class also understand this truth."
Lei Luo was stunned and suddenly laughed: "Well said! I didn't expect that I, Lei Luo, am not as good as you, Bai Yuechang! I will reward you tonight!"
After saying that, Lei Luo put his arms around Bai Yuechang's waist and said, "Don't worry about the child tonight, go sleep in my room, okay?"
Bai Yuechang rolled her eyes at her husband, pretending to be shy and said, "What are you going to do?"
"Of course it's 'noon on the day of hoeing'! I'm so diligent, you'll know tonight!"
