Spokesperson of the Hong Kong Comprehensive Police Force

Chapter 834 The overall situation is the most important
Not only Cheng Deming couldn't understand it, Lu Zhilian also couldn't understand it.

He worked diligently, never took bribes or been greedy throughout his life, and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the Hong Kong government's anti-corruption cause.

Even his wife died because of his negligence.

As a result, today, Group L within the ICAC is investigating itself again.

The last case involving the Z Fund was excusable because the boss needed to ensure the purity of the investigators.

But this time, he was investigated by Team L again just for investigating a simple case of disciplinary forces covering up a crime.

Although he has now understood that there may be more complicated cases hidden behind this case.

But he had just heard about this situation from Liu Baoqiang.

He and his multiple investigation teams actually had no clues as to the real mystery behind it.

It is no exaggeration to say that in the ICAC's external investigation operations.

He, Lu Zhilian, the chief investigator, is the absolute authority.

How could Cheng Deming and Group L know the information that he himself did not have?

Is it true, as Liu Baoqiang has warned, that there are people within the ICAC who do not want to see him take office?
As the saying goes, family scandals should not be made public.

But for Lu Zhilian, what scandal could be worse than the impact of him being investigated by Group L?
Therefore, Lu Zhilian had no intention of hiding anything. If there was anything, it would be best to just say it here.

Of course, the most important point is that Liu Baoqiang can obviously help him solve the current troubles in Group L.

He himself didn't mind suffering a little injustice temporarily, but he didn't want to see the brothers who followed him doing useless work.

"Senior, you should know the rules best, why don't we go back to the headquarters and talk about it!"

Cheng Deming felt more and more disappointed, but he still tried his best to save face for his predecessor.

"If you are upright, you have nothing to fear. There is nothing you cannot tell others!"

At the same time, Lu Zhilian's attitude was also extremely upright and tough.

He believed that he was innocent and was not afraid of any storm.

This made Cheng Deming's face turn completely cold, and he was not going to show any mercy to his predecessor anymore.

However, it is impossible for outsiders to hear the investigation mission of the Independent Commission Against Corruption so easily.

For a time, Lianji's chief investigator and the most powerful chief investigator were in a stalemate.

Neither side is ready to compromise, but neither side can do anything to the other.

After all, this is the headquarters of the National Security Department of the police force.

Since Lu Zhilian did not leave on his own initiative, Cheng Deming could not take him away by force.

On the other side, Chief Inspector Liu, who was sitting on the Diaoyutai, also saw through everything at this moment.

Although he was not familiar with Mr. Cheng in front of him, he had figured out the other person's character and behavior.

If nothing unexpected happens, this is the younger version of Lu Sir!
"Okay, we all share the same goal of upholding the laws of Hong Kong Island. There's no need to make things so rigid."

With a smile, Liu Baoqiang stepped forward and started to smooth things over.

"Sir Cheng, is your Lianji L team investigating Zhilian because there is an extra 12 million in his account?"

When they suddenly heard Liu Baoqiang's voice, both Lu Zhilian and Cheng Deming showed shock on their faces.

What shocked Lu Zhilian was that there was an extra sum of 12 million in his bank account.

On the other hand, Cheng Deming was more concerned about the police officer Liu in front of him, who actually had access to the investigation content of their Lianji L Group.

ICAC's L Group has always been internally focused and is responsible for guarding the last line of defense against corruption for the Hong Kong government.

The organization of this department is very refined, and all its staff have undergone multiple rounds of assessment, so their loyalty and character are beyond doubt.

Therefore, the leak of the specific investigation mission was unlikely to be caused by a problem on the part of Group L. Noticing the strange changes in Lu Zhilian and Cheng Deming's expressions, Liu Baoqiang had no intention of showing off.

He went straight to the point and introduced the situation of Lu Zhilian being framed.

"We at NS have solid evidence. In order to obstruct Zhilian's investigation, some criminals have specially hired a female prostitute to report Zhilian to your Lianji."

"In addition, the other party also deposited 12 million Hong Kong dollars into Zhilian's bank account in order to prove Zhilian's guilt."

"However, these evidences are related to the next important action of our NS."

"Until the operation is successfully completed, we, NS, cannot hand it over to you, Lianji."

Having said that, Liu Baoqiang paused slightly, his eyes focused on Cheng Deming.

"Sir Cheng, Zhilian will launch a joint operation with our Political Investigation Department."

"I know that your Lianji L team's investigation procedures are legal and compliant, but I hope you will put the overall situation first for the time being."

"After the joint operation is over, I will personally deliver the evidence proving Zhilian's innocence to your Lianji headquarters."

What is the overall situation? National interests are above all else, and the actions of the National Security Department are the overall situation that cannot be lost.

Even though other departments of the Hong Kong government, especially the disciplined forces, have expressed dissatisfaction with the police force's National Security Department's statutory top priority.

But this authority was established by Zhou Quan and his brothers through repeated dangerous and successful actions and extremely fruitful results.

Today, the statutory priority of the National Security Department of the Police Force can no longer be questioned or shaken.

Cheng Deming could understand and wholeheartedly agree with this.

The reason is simple. The work ability of the National Security Department of the Police Force has never disappointed Hong Kong Island and the country.

At this moment, Cheng Deming couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, his predecessor was framed, otherwise his faith would have been seriously affected.

As for whether what Liu Baoqiang said was true or false, Cheng Deming never doubted it.

A chief superintendent of the police force has no credibility at all.

This level of height has been reached in the past investigations by the ICAC.

But if it is endorsed by the National Security Department of the police force, then there is no need to doubt it at all.

Otherwise, after the operation is over, the National Security Department will not be able to tolerate Chief Superintendent Liu.

After all, the actions Liu Baoqiang mentioned cannot continue forever, and everything will eventually have an explanation.

"Liu Sir, I understand!"

After thinking for a while, Cheng Deming nodded solemnly.

"I will immediately rush back to our ICAC headquarters to report the current situation to the Commissioner."

Although Cheng Deming did not say it directly, he also expressed his two attitudes.

The first point is that he was willing to compromise the highest legal priority of the National Security Bureau, but his authority was ultimately limited and he could not really make a decision.

Whether their Group L's investigation mission can proceed, they must obtain permission from his boss, the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Secondly, he was also trying to comfort his predecessor.

You know, the current Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption is Lu Zhilian’s direct subordinate.

The friendship between the two of them started when they both joined the ICAC.

With the trust and support of the National Security Department of the Police Force, Commissioner Yu will definitely go with the flow and protect his direct subordinates.

In the short term, Lu Zhilian no longer needs to worry about the negative impact caused by being investigated by his own people.

(End of this chapter)