The Department of Guards is not particularly large. It was established at the beginning as a "chamber of commerce" and was formed by businessmen themselves.

Later, the powers and responsibilities of the Department of Guards became larger and larger, and there were even autonomous patrol police and **** courts.

At that time, the chief of the Department of Guards was very close to the Governor's Office. He bribed the British Governor, so that the Chinese Guard Office had the power of "a subordinate agency of the Governor's Office", and only then did it become a legal institution.

This subordinate agency has its own district jurisdiction, police and courts. Bai Yuanye pointed to the majestic high-rise building: "These were prepared by the wealthy businessmen who were the first to get rich. In a foreign country, they also want to have their own power."

Gu Qingzhou nodded. "

Seventy percent of Singapore's population is Chinese. The most prosperous group of Chinese people probably immigrated over a hundred years ago. Of course, some people came earlier, but at that time it was all poor people. "Bai Yuanye said again. Gu Qingzhou understands. A hundred years ago, the imperial court became more and more bad, foreigners stepped into China, and many rich people, especially those in the coastal areas, began to feel uneasy.

So, some people came to Singapore with their family property.

Those people are the cornerstones of the Chinese in Singapore. They have capital and business acumen, and they will even bring in their own workers from home.

At that time, the British government began to colonize this land, and the environment here was relatively stable.

Gu Qingzhou said: "I heard that the British supported a Malay royal family. Now there is a royal family that exists in name only, right?"

"Yes, there is one, they don't live here, but in Penang." Bai Yuanye said.

He glanced at Gu Qingzhou and said again: "Singapore is a small place, most of the oppression by the British is economic, and the rest are fine. At least there are British warships in the harbor, and the people feel at ease, there is no such thing as a whole day. I'm worried that my home will be bombed by artillery fire. Do you understand what I mean? " Of course Gu Qingzhou understands. Compared with the domestic situation, Singapore is very stable. pregnancy

People living here believe in the strength of the British government.

For example, in Yuecheng, the safety of the people depends entirely on the military strength of the Si family. Once the Si family fell, Yuecheng was a disaster. For example, in Huaxia, where warlords rule, Singaporeans are not worried that the British government will suddenly collapse one day. Therefore, the environment here is relatively relaxed and stable.

Only compared to domestic. "

Mrs. Si, will you be at a loss? "Bai Yuanye suddenly asked," Is there such a daze that the world is so big, but there is no shelter? "

Gu Qingzhou thought for a while, then shook his head: "No." Bai

Yuan Ye smiled. Gu

Qingzhou said seriously: "We are not arrogant. When there is no shelter, we will modify the house by ourselves, increase security, and create a shelter by ourselves. Many people can't do it, not because they are incompetent, nor because they are unrighteous, but There is no way. Without huge economic and military strength, we cannot boast of such a Haikou. But we are different. My husband and father-in-law are warlords, and we have our own capital. Of course, we will build our own shelter. So I said no Bewildered is not unconventional, nor is it perfunctory for you."

After she finished speaking, her eyes were fixed on Bai Yuanye.

Bai Yuanye looked a little weird by her, and at the same time felt a little uneasy in her heart.

He hesitated and asked, "Mrs. Si, are you trying to replace the British colonial government?" If so, others would be disturbed. Gu Qingzhou didn't see what he wanted from his face, and the temptation to him was ineffective, so he could only say: "How can it be replaced? We also want the protection of the British."

Bai Yuanye still wanted to talk to Gu Qingzhou, but thought that they had been standing at the door for a long time, and it was hot under the shadow of the trees. Gu Qingzhou was sweating on his forehead, and he immediately invited Gu Qingzhou into the building. The building has a total of four floors, with about twenty offices on each floor. The second floor is the office area for the officers.

Bai Yuanye took Gu Qingzhou into an office and said to her, "This room will be yours in the future." Gu Qingzhou looked at the furnishings and found that they were all old-fashioned Chinese furnishings, simple and heavy, with rosewood desks and bookcases. There is also a luxurious Taishi chair.

"What do you think?" Bai Yuanye asked.

It looks like a lot of thought. Gu

Qingzhou never failed to live up to the intentions of others, so he said, "It's very grand, thank you sir."

It should be. "White

The chief said that we will have dinner together another day, and then chat slowly, and do things first today. He added: "We also have a police station called the Colonial Governor's Office Chinese Guard Branch."

Also an affiliate? "

"Yes." Bai Yuanye smiled.

Then, he asked the secretary who followed up to call the chief of the police station. The man who came in was not very old, probably in his early thirties.

"The branch was only approved a few years ago, and they are all young backbones." Bai Yuanye said.

Young police chief, leaning towards thinness, but tall.

He was wearing a British police uniform, less like a policeman, more like a star in a movie. His clothes were very neat and beautiful, representing the image of the entire precinct.

"Sir, my subordinate Niu Huaigu is reporting." The thin and beautiful branch chief said.

Gu Qingzhou slightly supported his forehead.

I always feel that the Department of Defense is developing too fast, and many agencies can't keep up with the rhythm. It's a bit like playing a family. For example, her deputy bodyguard, such as this bull boss, is not very rude.

Bai Yuanye left and asked Niu Huaigu to hand over the Pei family's case to Gu Qingzhou. It is still up to the sub-bureau to investigate, but Gu Qingzhou is the direct leader, and any results must be reported to her.

"When the results are found, they will be handed over to the Governor's Office, and they will sentence, imprison or execute." Niu Huaigu said to Gu Qingzhou.

"Will they doubt the investigation results of the branch?" Gu Qingzhou asked casually.

Niu Huaigu shook his head: "The Governor's Mansion has no interest in governing Singapore at all. As long as there is no trouble, they will never overdo it." Gu Qingzhou nodded. She asked Niu Huaigu again what was going on in the Pei family's case, and there was no suspect at present. "

no. "Niu Huaigu is very indifferent," he was about to ask his family. "

Gu Qingzhou remembered what Pei Cheng said yesterday. Pei

Cheng said that he wanted to chat with Gu Qingzhou, probably because of some clues.

"Let's go to the hospital first, and I'll go with you." Gu Qingzhou said, "The eldest young master of the Pei family said that he has something to talk about." When he went to the hospital, it was Niu Huaigu who was driving, and Gu Qingzhou sat on him. car, followed by another car of his own.

He asked Gu Qingzhou: "Mrs. Si, we have heard of you for a long time. In the future, will you be in charge of the police station?" Gu Qingzhou shook his head: "No, this is the first thing I started."

I understand, it has something to do with the Pei family. "Niu Huai Gu Dao," Chief Bai was afraid that we would offend people. Mrs. Si, you can take care of us. "