Zhou Quan hung up the phone, and a very distinct smile curved his lips.
Across the entire Police Force, he had the closest ties with their military counterparts.
The reason was simple: he was an unequivocal supporter of the national position within the Police Force, and he enjoyed a very friendly relationship with the military officer in charge at the time of Hong Kong Island's Return.
The military and the people were as inseparable as fish and water; the military and the police were one family.
Over the years, the Police Force and their military counterparts had always maintained close ties across the water.
All three successive military command teams had enjoyed harmonious relations with the Police Force core management.
After all, the first Police Force Number One after the handover had laid the foundations that ensured the Force's smooth transition to the motherland's sovereignty.
And the future third Police Force Number One was Sir Kwan, whose convictions had always remained unwavering.
The current second Number One, the crucial link between the two, had a position that was equally beyond question.
How could the Police Force Management, with these three leading figures at its core, possibly neglect its ties with their military counterparts?
Besides, Zhou Quan had just requested tactical support from them within the bounds of his authority.
Ensuring Hong Kong Island's public security and stability was not merely the Police Force's responsibility and duty; it was also the central purpose of the military's presence.
Thus, Central Barracks had shown no hesitation whatsoever in responding to Zhou Quan's request for support.
Before the call had even ended, the military's third-ranking officer had already issued operational orders.
"All department heads, return to your posts and carry out your respective duties!"
Slowly rising and straightening his uniform, Zhou Quan issued his