Chapter 1357: Chapter 171: You’re Not On the List! (2)

Wang Wenhong has always wanted Han Yu to take over his position, patiently explaining, "Your situation is different from others. Although you’ve been transferred frequently in recent years, you’ve always been moving between several law enforcement units on the Yangtze River with little change in job nature. The City Bureau knows this, and the leaders of the Changhang Bureau and Customs also know."

"Salted Fish, Director Wang is right. Your transfers over the years are as if you hadn’t moved at all," Director Qi laughed, then changed the subject: "But you don’t necessarily have to be transferred back to the Water Police Station; you can completely be transferred to our Changhang Bureau."

"Director Qi, you’re also joking around! I’m doing well in the Smuggling Crime Investigation Bureau, why should I be transferred?"

"Combating maritime smuggling is important, but Binjiang’s anti-smuggling situation is different from the Southeast Coast. You staying in the Smuggling Crime Investigation Branch is undervaluing your talent. In fact, when you were transferred over there, Director Zeng and Zhou Huixin mainly wanted you to help establish the maritime anti-smuggling team. Now that the task is completed, what’s the point of you staying there?"

Just as Director Qi finished speaking, Wang Wenhong added with a smile: "Back then, Director Zeng and Zhou Huixin agreed with us that it was just to have you help out for a year. If you don’t believe me, you can call Director Zhu, who knows this matter best."

His job transfers were indeed different from others.

No matter where he is transferred to, opinions from the responsible persons of several river law enforcement units need to be consulted.

Others have only one superior, but he has several. Han Yu found it amusing, and Director Qi unexpectedly laughed, "The 825 boat has formed combat effectiveness. If I’m not mistaken, you’re definitely prepared mentally for being transferred for rotation. As far as I know, the orders for the 825 boat to go to the South Sea for rotation have already been issued, but you’re not on the roster for the South Sea rotation."

Han Yu couldn’t believe it was true, and asked in astonishment, "Did the superior order the 825 boat to the South Sea for rotation?"

"Yes." Before Director Qi could speak, Wang Wenhong confirmed with a smile: "It might depart in a few days; this trip will be at least three months."

"How is it possible without me on the South Sea rotation!"

"You need to call Zhou Huixin."

"I’ll ask Political Commissioner Zhou."

Han Yu disregarded the thought of how much yearly goods he had this year and picked up the phone on the old leader’s desk again, dialing Zhou Huixin’s mobile.

After waiting for about fifteen seconds, the call got through.

"Political Commissioner, it’s Han Yu. Did the superior order the 825 boat to the South Sea for rotation?"

"Are you in the Water Police Station?"

"Yes."

Zhou Huixin realized how Han Yu knew the news and smiled, "The General Administration did issue the order, and Ma Guan plans to announce it at Lang Mountain when he goes to work tomorrow; unexpectedly, Director Wang ’leaked’ it."

Han Yu wasn’t in the mood for joking and anxiously asked, "Am I on the rotation list?"

"No."

"Why, how is it possible without me on the South Sea rotation!"

"It’s just going to the South Sea for rotation. You’ve seen big scenes, no need to be so anxious. And it’s almost New Year’s; isn’t it good to stay home and celebrate a family reunion year?"

Zhou Huixin retorted twice, then patiently explained: "The superior didn’t arrange for you to go, mainly for four considerations. First, after the 825 boat goes to the South Sea for rotation, there will be no maritime anti-smuggling vessels at the Yangtze River Tail, including our jurisdiction. As long as you’re home, there’s no worry about the lack of maritime anti-smuggling force.

Second, you led the team to Beihu for flood relief two years ago and participated in the three-army joint sea-crossing combat exercises last year, always going out for tasks. It’s very exhausting, and the General Administration, especially the General Administration of Customs Anti-Smuggling Department, wants you to have a peaceful year, showing the superior’s care for you."

Han Yu asked bitterly, "What else is considered?"

"The team needs to be trained; how will others grow? Salted Fish, you must trust your comrades and give them the opportunity to stand alone."

Zhou Huixin smiled and continued: "Lastly, you officially passed the Ministry of Transport’s selection, and in a few months, you’ll join the navy visiting fleet as a specially appointed lecturer for the Binjiang Shipping College Marine Department, as a garrison liaison officer. The ’escort captain’ task is demanding; during these months before the visiting fleet’s departure, you need to do a lot of preparation work. In fact, this is also a major reason for not letting you go to the South Sea for rotation."

Han Yu realized and asked with a bitter smile: "So there’s gain and loss; accompanying the navy fleet means I can’t participate in the 825 boat’s South Sea rotation?"

"At present, the Customs system only has a few anti-smuggling boats. There will be plenty of opportunities for rotation coming up."

"Alright, I’ll comply with the organization’s arrangement."

"That’s the right attitude."

Zhou Huixin knew Han Yu was worried about the 825 boat’s mission, so after thinking for a while, he half-jokingly said: "Going to the South Sea for rotation for a few months, the sailing subsidy is not small. But your financial situation isn’t as tight as before; your parents just supported you with fifty thousand, so the loan pressure shouldn’t be heavy."

Han Yu asked, amused and annoyed, "Political Commissioner, how do you know even this?"

"I met Director Zhu at noon, who told me."

"How does Director Zhu know?"

"Xiang Ning told her; who else but Xiang Ning."

If the Political Commissioner hadn’t mentioned the sailing subsidy, Han Yu wouldn’t have thought of money.

When the Political Commissioner mentioned it, Han Yu felt a twinge of jealousy. The South Sea rotation would last at least three months, and participating could earn several thousand subsidies. Unfortunately, he had to obey the organization arrangement, watching Jiang Shengqi, Wang Zhixin, Guo Weitao, and Xiao Gong earn ’double salary’.

Just as Han Yu felt a huge loss and was wondering if there were any subsidies for the ’escort captain’ role, Director Qi suddenly said: "Salted Fish, Political Commissioner Jiang went to Hanwu for a meeting a few days ago and heard a piece of news."

"What news?"

"Our Changhang police may become an administrative unit like Marine, police officers may transition to civil servants, and future salaries and expenses will be entirely funded by the national treasury, no longer relying on port and shipping enterprises."

"That’s good news, long overdue to transition to administrative structure, long overdue to receive government pay!"

Director Qi nodded thoughtfully, saying: "It’s good for us, but it might not be necessarily so for some old colleagues. Since it’s an administrative unit, there will be staffing requirements. Some old colleagues might not meet the conditions to transition to civil servants. After all, even today, many police officers are doing cadre work but are still considered employees."

Han Yu asked softly, "What will happen?"

"I don’t know either. We’ll have to wait and see how the superior arranges it, but one thing is certain: further regularization of the force will be implemented, and the first step is to reassess and appoint the leadership team of the sub-bureau and key position leaders."

"Transitioning security to police requires strict personnel scrutiny," Wang Wenhong quipped.

"Director Wang, your words are unkind."

"Just joking."

Director Qi pointed at Wang Wenhong, the ’neighbor’ with whom he wasn’t always easy, and continued: "Salted Fish, if the superior decides to transition, our bureau will undoubtedly have many vacancies. Political Commissioner Jiang was approached by bureau leadership at the meeting in Hanwu, and they mentioned you."

"Mention me for what?" Han Yu asked softly.

Director Qi smiled: "The superior wants you to return to the team; Director Liao has a strong impression of you and has mentioned you to our bureau leadership more than once." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

If Changhang police truly becomes a real police force, the Water Police Station certainly can’t compare to the Changhang Bureau.

First, they will also have civil servant status with administrative structure, no longer lower than you.

Second, and most importantly, they are a vertically managed unit, and once transitioned, according to Changhang system practice, they will surely remain a standard department level unit.

During the flood relief in 1998, Changhang Bureau leadership had a strong impression of Salted Fish. Since they named Salted Fish to ’return to the team’, they will definitely arrange a good position for him, at least deputy director level.

Is this possible at the Binjiang City Police Department?

Absolutely not!

After a moment of silence, Wang Wenhong sighed lightly, "Salted Fish, if Changhang police really transitions, transferring back to the Changhang Bureau is quite good for you."

"Director Wang, I haven’t thought about a transfer."

"Then don’t think about it now; let’s wait until everything settles."

"Yes, no need to think too much," Director Qi patted Han Yu’s arm, meaningfully smiling: "The superior will naturally consider what should be considered."

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PS: The sequence numbers of previous Chapters were wrong; this Chapter corrects them. Other Chapters are being edited for correction. We ask for understanding from fellow readers.