Office of the Governor.
There were Governor Goering, Deputy Governor Vincent, Mayor Heins of the state capital Gill, State Police Chief Kalliczek, and Garrison Commander Scholz of the Geide Special Administrative Region.
In addition, there is Lu Ming, Commissioner of the Joint Investigation Committee, and James, Deputy Commissioner of the Joint Investigation Committee and Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
"Commissioner Bit, I know you are eager to make achievements, which is a good thing. However, the first eagle to fly out of the nest often has its wings broken. Commissioner Bit, I am not saying that the chaos in the city is all your responsibility, but if it continues like this, we can only ask Commander Scholz to mobilize the army to restore peace in the city. You say, if it continues like this, it will not benefit any of us, right?"
Listening to Governor Goering's words, Lu Ming remained silent.
Police Chief Kalicek coughed. "According to the tip I received, a gang in Gaston Building has completely monopolized the drug distribution channel. Therefore, it has angered all other gangs. If this continues, they will definitely riot! I heard that the gang in Gaston Building has cooperated with Commissioner Bit? This seems to intensify the conflict..."
Lu Ming picked up the teacup and sipped the tea slowly.
Governor Goering said, "Besides, why do I specifically ask Deputy Commissioner James to attend our temporary meeting? Because I heard that Commissioner Bit has issued a task to the Anti-Corruption Bureau? There must be a quota for arresting corrupt officials? What is the goal for this year? How many heads of various departments of the state government should be arrested? How many heads of departments of the city hall should be arrested? How many subordinate agencies of the state departments should be arrested? How many heads of departments under the city hall departments should be arrested? How many simple civil servants should be arrested?" Looking at James, "Deputy Commissioner James, is this true?"
James looked embarrassed and didn't say anything, but everyone knew the answer from his expression.
Deputy Governor Vincent said angrily: "This is nonsense! What is this for?!"
Lu Ming smiled and said, "If the gangs riot, we have to use the army to quell them. Governor Goering, I really have to doubt whether the Geide region is now ruled by gangs or by the United Kingdom. Our Organized Crime Investigation Bureau is confident that we can deal with these gangs." He looked at Scholz and said, "General Scholz, I'm sorry to embarrass you."
Lieutenant General Scholz smiled slightly and said, "Nothing, Bit, you are a waste of talent to be here to control those little hooligans."
The other few people all looked unhappy.
Lu Ming added, "As for the internal work plan of our Joint Coordination Committee, there may be some points worth discussing. We will study it further." He looked at the watch, "Is it about time? Adjourn the meeting?"
Governor Goering gave him a deep look and said, "Okay, adjourn the meeting!"
Lu Ming and James left in the same car.
When the car was about to reach the FBI, Lu Ming glanced at him and said, "Is the case of Queens Borough President Eric really that difficult to investigate? Now that he shot our informant to vent his anger, he has only investigated him so far. If you delay any further, things will not be so simple."
James's expression changed slightly. He wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say it and nodded silently.
…
In the luxurious box of the Cigar Club on the first floor of Gaston Building, Lu Ming and Jacob were whispering to each other, and David was standing behind Lu Ming.
Jacob looked serious as he talked about the progress of the negotiations with the various gangs, and it didn't look like the results were very good.
Even though it was the Iron Hammer Gang, in fact, old lady Yelinkana came here just to meet Lu Ming and didn't care about what was going on between them at all.
The Hammer Gang suffered heavy losses and could not swallow this humiliation.
Lu Ming turned to look at David, "What do you think?"
Davitt had remained silent until now. He said, "If it were in the heart of the United Kingdom, the gangs would have all sorts of legal loopholes to exploit, and sometimes it would be difficult to deal with them. But in this lawless place, can the gangs still rise up? Commissioner, please allow me and Director Cook to make a plan."
Lu Ming nodded. First Control was indeed full of talented people. It just depended on whether they would have a chance to shine. After following him for a few months, Dieter, a small intelligence officer, became more and more confident because he liked to delegate power to his subordinates to do things. This office director became more and more competent, which saved him a lot of energy.
"Commissioner, I recently received some requests from some Gad people from other places..." Jacob hesitated.
Lu Ming knew that the experience of the Gaide people had caused the current survivors to band together for warmth, or to unite for survival. The Gaide people in many areas had corresponding organizations, and they all understood that only by unity could the Gaide bloodline have a possibility of continuing.
What Jacob said must be some Gad organizations outside of Gir City. Seeing the changes in Gir City, they also hope to get help.
"We can contact them first and see what their demands are!" As he spoke, Lu Ming looked at his watch and stood up, "I should go upstairs, or I'll be late!"
Jacob and David hurriedly stood up to see him off.
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In the magnificent restaurant on the third floor, Bridget, who was wearing a gorgeous dress and had a hot body, was slowly sipping a glass of red wine.
The red-haired beauty, wearing a snow-white long dress, highlights her unique sexiness.
"I'm sorry, I should have come earlier, but something came up, so we talked downstairs for a little longer." Lu Ming explained and sat down across from the retro and elegant dining table with exquisite candlesticks.
"I thought I couldn't make the appointment today!" Bridget smiled.
Lu Ming coughed and said, "In the morning, Governor Goering criticized me and looked stern and cold. In the evening, Madam, you invited me to dinner and smiled like a flower. I feel like I can't handle it. Sooner or later, I will have a split personality."
Bridget smiled with her emerald eyes. "It's been more than half a month. Actually, when I think about it, I was still frightened that day. I forgot to say thank you. If it weren't for you that day, I might have died. At most, it's just a little unfair."
Lu Ming nodded: "So, it was all caused by me, you don't have to thank me for anything."
Bridget gently shook the glass of mellow red liquid in her hand and said leisurely: "That's what you say, but in this world, how many people can really experience life and death together? How many people can have a lifesaver?"
Seeing Lu Ming's thoughtful expression, Bridget said, "Yes, General, you have experienced many wars. I heard that you often lead the troops, and you have also encountered many assassination attempts. So, you may have experienced life and death with many companions, but for an ordinary woman like me, this is a very novel experience."
Lu Ming smiled and gestured: "Serve the food!"
Bridget took out a thin folder and handed it over. "General Bit, can you take a look at the investment plan that the charity foundation is going to prepare?"
Lu Ming took it and opened it. It turned out that the foundation was planning to invest in clothing factories and toy factories in Queens, focusing on handmade ones. In this way, the labor force of the sweatshops controlled by the gangs in the Gaston Building would be absorbed. In addition, because of the existence of these sweatshops, Gill City is famous for producing cheap clothes, shoes, hats and toys. Investing in these industries can be said to kill several birds with one stone.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "That's thoughtful. I think the general framework is good. We can discuss the details."