When Qi Qingshan heard Yao Mu say that he had not obtained any substantial evidence, he was stunned at first, thinking that Yao Mu wanted to bargain, and could not help but look at Fang Lang.
Noticing Qi Qingshan's gaze, Fang Lang smiled slightly, picked up a piece of rice noodle roll and put it in his mouth to chew, while speaking vaguely:
"I wonder what the situation that Chief Inspector Yao mentioned needs to be verified?"
Seeing Fang Lang finally showing interest, Yao Mu couldn't help but feel happy and quickly said:
“This time, I found Lieutenant Osborne, who was in charge of logistics for the Portuguese garrison in Haojiang. I found an account book from him, which contained detailed evidence of Major Holland and other Portuguese officers selling arms.
However, because this evidence involves too many aspects, once it is brought out, it may have a great impact on the underground arms market in Hong Kong and Haojiang, and it will be detrimental to the future development of Hong Yitang in Haojiang.
So, I used this account book as a threat to get Osborne to reveal some dirty laundry about Major Holland."
Fang Lang's brows couldn't help but jump when he heard about arms smuggling. He had seen in later movies and TV shows that Hong Kong City often had arms smuggling, and it was also an important turnover port in Southeast Asia.
I didn't expect that the Portuguese garrison in Haojiang during this period would also participate in it. Isn't this stealing my business? It seems that I have to order my arms company in Brazil to go to Hong Kong and Haojiang to open up the market!
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After all, it is necessary to smuggle weapons and equipment to Southeast Asia through arms smugglers in Macao and Hong Kong to support local national liberation! Moreover, it will be relatively concealed and no one can find him.
Qi Qingshan frowned slightly after hearing what Yao Mu said. He didn't care whether an arms smuggling account book would have an impact on the local arms market! What he cared about was whether he could kill the Portuguese officer who broke the rules. But now the account book was in Yao Mu's hands, and he couldn't ask for it directly. He could only follow Yao Mu's thoughts and said:
"So, Chief Inspector Yao means that you haven't confirmed the dirt on Holland that Osborne told you, right?"
"Yes, Commander Qi, according to Osborne, this Major Holland is not only greedy for money, but also lustful. He has a tryst with the wife of the Chief Secretary of the Macau Government at the Grand Rich Hotel every Wednesday night.
At the same time, he also seems to have had an affair with the wife of his subordinate, the deputy battalion commander, but these reports have not been confirmed.
Yao Mu came here today to report this information, so he had no intention of hiding anything and directly told everyone the news he had heard.
Hearing this news, Fang Lang couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. This Major Holland's surname was Cao! From this point of view, it seemed much easier to deal with this major directly.
He was originally worried that directly attacking the Portuguese garrison officers would cause unnecessary trouble. Now, didn't he have two ready-made scapegoats?
Compared to handing over the evidence of their smuggling and waiting for the Portuguese military court to try this guy and put him in jail, he still prefers to kill him directly, which is simpler and more direct, and can relieve the hatred in his heart.
Now Yao Mu told him this news as the key point, and it was obvious that he was going to make a fuss about it, which made him unable to help but look Yao Mu up and down, and then he said thoughtfully:
"So, do you want to confirm this news, or do you want to spread this news to fish in troubled waters?"
Yao Mu was shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect that the young General Fang would be so sharp and his plan was seen through by the other party so quickly.
“Haha… General Fang can’t hide anything. I think this Major Holland is an officer of the Portuguese garrison. If we act rashly against him, it might be very troublesome.
But now that we have this information, we just need to expose this matter and let everyone know that the Chief Secretary and the Deputy Chief of the Battalion have a grudge against Major Holland for stealing his wife. If we take action against this guy again, no one will think that we are the one who is taking revenge. "
Qi Qingshan frowned upon hearing this and could not help but said:
"Doesn't that mean no one knows that this is Hong Yi Tang's act of revenge? How can we deter Hong Yi Tang's enemies?"
After hearing Qi Qingshan's words, Fang Lang couldn't help but shook his head. Although this kid has made some progress, it is obviously not enough!
Yao Mu certainly didn't dare to look at Qi Qingshan like that. After hearing his question, he quickly explained:
“Don’t worry, Commander Qi. Just after this incident was exposed, the news of Major Holland’s death came. Then, there were rumors that this incident was a revenge against Major Holland by someone in the underworld.
Do you think the Portuguese government believes that this is revenge from gangsters or revenge from the Colonial Secretary? "
Qi Qingshan thought for a moment and replied:
“Inwardly, the Portuguese government will certainly think that this is the revenge of the Secretary General, but publicly, it will treat it as the revenge of gangsters to avoid a government scandal.
I understand. In this way, the government will not investigate the Jianghu people and will only use them as scapegoats. As long as we control the relationship between the wife of the Chief Secretary and Major Holland within a certain range, everyone will know that this is our act of revenge. "
Seeing that Qi Qingshan finally understood Yao Mu's idea, Fang Lang nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that this kid still had potential for training.
Fang Lang was very satisfied with Yao Mu's performance. Although he had been deliberately taking advantage of him from the beginning to the end, he was still very satisfied with his proactive attitude.
Fang Lang felt it necessary to give such a person some reward. Looking at the guy's already gray hair, he knew that he probably didn't have much room for advancement in his career.
But even if he resigns, he will definitely still have considerable influence in both the black and white worlds of Hong Kong. However, it is definitely unrealistic for him to continue to have the influence to directly command the police like he does now as the Chief Chinese Detective.
So what can I provide him? Thinking of this, Fang Lang's heart moved.
"Very good! Chief Inspector Yao is indeed our good friend. He quietly and proactively provided us with help without us knowing it. I am very touched.
At the same time, it also made me see the huge influence of Chief Inspector Yao in Hong Kong and Macau, which is exactly what we need.
From what I understand, Chief Inspector Yao seems to be approaching retirement age, right?"
When Yao Mu heard what Fang Lang said, he couldn't help but frown. He knew that someone like Fang Lang would never let him work in vain. It seemed that he was going to give him a benefit.
He quickly suppressed his excitement and smiled flatteringly at Fang Lang:
"To be honest, I was born at the wrong time. I didn't get to know a hero like General Fang earlier. Now it's too late for me to follow in General Fang's footsteps. What can I do?"
Fang Lang could understand the old man's little thoughts, and couldn't help but smile and said:
"Chief Inspector Yao, you are joking. I think you are in your prime! It would be a waste of Chief Inspector Yao's talent if you retire and go home to enjoy your old age.
How about this! When Chief Inspector Yao retires, he can go to the Gangcheng branch of God's Whip Military Contracting Company to find a job. What do you think? "
Now, Yao Mu has also investigated Fang Lang's background. He cannot say that he fully understands the situation of this military contracting company, which is said to have a management team composed of generals, but he is definitely not completely ignorant.
For example, the news had made detailed comments on their company's military operations in Greece. From these reports, Yao Mu could see a lot of things. This was a military contracting company with military strength comparable to that of a small country.
Now that such a company has opened a branch in Gangcheng, it means that Gangcheng will have a paramilitary company. Think about his current identity as a detective and why he can gain a foothold in Gangcheng.
Isn't it because he has power and guns?
If you enter this company, you may lose your police powers, but the guns will still be there. At the same time, the power of the guns will be greatly enhanced, from the current small revolver to light and heavy machine guns, and even tank cannons.
By then, no one, whether in the police force or the community, would dare to deny him face just because he retires.
Thinking of this, Yao Mu felt like he was floating. He had always been reluctant to retire, but now he felt that there was nothing wrong with retirement. He looked at Fang Lang with surprise and asked:
"Really? General Fang, don't you mind my age?"
Hearing this, Fang Lang smiled slightly, picked up the soy milk on the table and took a sip, saying:
"For capable people, age is not a problem at all. Moreover, God's Whip Company has just entered Hong Kong City and does need a partner with local influence to promote the development of the company's business.
I think Chief Inspector Yao is a very suitable candidate!"
Upon hearing this, Qi Qingshan looked at Fang Lang with some surprise. This arrangement really surprised him. After all, Fang Lang had never told him that he would give Yao Mu such a big benefit.
However, on second thought, this arrangement of my boss is really a stroke of genius. From the very beginning, the God's Whip Hong Kong Branch was different from other branches. Its main focus was no longer purely military, but security.
Yao Mu has a natural advantage in this regard. With this guy around, the company's development will definitely be faster.
Yao Mu was ecstatic at the moment. He had never thought that he would have such a big gain. At this moment, he felt that everything he had paid was not in vain.
"Thank you General Fang for your recognition. I, Yao, feel honored.
Please rest assured, General Fang, I will take care of Major Holland's affairs."
After hearing what Yao Mu said, Fang Lang was even more satisfied. He had to say that this old fox was really tactful. Before he even said it clearly, he had already understood his hidden meaning and took the initiative to take on the task of dealing with Major Holland.
This can also be regarded as a test of his ability. If Yao Mu can successfully resolve this matter, Fang Lang can arrange a suitable position for him in the God's Whip Hong Kong City branch.
If his performance was not satisfactory, it would only provide him with a pension position. Yao Mu knew this very well, otherwise he would not have taken the initiative to take on this dirty job.
Qi Qingshan had already understood Fang Lang's meaning at this time, and he quickly said:
"Boss, let's leave this matter to Brazil Hongyitang! After all, this is their own shame, and they should wash it away with their own hands, which can be regarded as revenge!"
Yao Mu was anxious when he heard this. This was a good opportunity for him to show off. If he gave it up like this, how could he prove his ability? He was about to ask for it.
Fang Lang had already raised his hand to stop him and said:
"Since they have already failed once, they should not embarrass themselves again. They can't even handle a small place like Haojiang. If Chief Inspector Yao hadn't told us about this, we would still be in the dark!
Besides, Chief Inspector Yao is one of our own, so there is no need to be too clear about the differences. Since Chief Inspector Yao has volunteered, let’s leave this matter to him!”
Upon hearing this, Qi Qingshan raised his eyebrows and looked at Yao Mu.
Yao Mu was overjoyed and said quickly:
"Yes! Commander Qi, we are all family members from now on, please give this old man a chance to perform."
Seeing this, Qi Qingshan glanced back and forth at Yao Mu for a few times, then turned back to Fang Lang and slowly said:
"Yes, boss!"
This look in Yao Mu's eyes was obviously a sign of doubt about his ability! Seeing this, he quickly said:
"Please rest assured, General Fang and Commander Qi, I, Yao, do not want to step in and speak for Hong Yitang. The truth is, I have a natural advantage in Haojiang, which makes it easier for me to act than Hong Yitang.
Lieutenant Osborne, the Portuguese officer who provided me this information, is now completely under my control. I have not only the account books of his arms trafficking, but also his confession of espionage activities and the intelligence he wrote personally about the Portuguese troops stationed in Macao.
Now he is my chess piece. He will fully cooperate with any action I take. This is much safer than Hong Yitang acting rashly again."
Hearing this, Fang Lang and Qi Qingshan were both stunned. They didn't expect that this actually involved espionage. Seeing Fang Lang's eyes, Qi Qingshan quickly said to Yao Mu:
"What's going on? How is it related to spies? This kind of thing is no joke. Don't play with fire and get burned."
"Haha... there is no spy. This is just a token of loyalty given by Lieutenant Osborn to save his life. It is true that he sells arms, but his spying is fake.
The information he wrote down was just a handle for me."
When Yao Mu heard Qi Qingshan's words, he laughed and quickly explained.
Upon hearing this, Qi Qingshan glanced at Fang Lang calmly before turning to Yao Mu and saying:
"Are you sure he's not a spy?"
"He is definitely not a spy."
"Are the military intelligence he provided you accurate?"
"I haven't verified this, and I don't have any use for his information, so I haven't verified it."
At this time, Fang Lang said lightly:
"Since Chief Inspector Yao has such a pawn in Haojiang, I will feel relieved to leave this matter to you."
Upon hearing this, Qi Qingshan seemed to want to say something more, but when he saw Fang Lang speaking, he didn't dare to say anything more.
An old fox like Yao Mu naturally saw Qi Qingshan's distrust at a glance. After a little thought, he understood what Qi Qingshan was worried about and quickly said:
"I don't really know much about spies, so I wonder if you could trouble Commander Qi to help me check and verify the situation of Lieutenant Osborn.
To avoid being deceived by him and causing unnecessary trouble."
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