Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1009 - 663: United as One! (Part 2)

Han Yu was silent for a moment, then murmured, "United as one, strength in unity."

"Indeed, this is truly united as one, strength in unity!"

"By the way, the crisis at Angong is so severe, did Director Ge and President Hao go to support them?"

"They did."

Zhao Jiang steadied his mind and quickly said, "While hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians were scrambling to build the sub-dam, multiple breaches and catastrophic dangers simultaneously appeared at Port Bridge South Bank Bridgehead, Songdong River's right bank auxiliary dam, New Dian Embankment section, Songdong River's left bank Lv Family's Dam section, and Tuli Ao, Yu Family Bamboo Garden, Wozhou and other dam sections!"

Just one breach is already terrifying.

Han Yu couldn't believe so many occurred at Angong at once, and asked in shock, "Are they blocked?"

"Some are blocked, and others are being sealed."

Zhao Jiang, equally concerned about Angong's safety, explained, "The big ships of the Second Team couldn't get in. President Hao noticed several small ferries, weighing twenty to thirty tons each, in Angong's inland rivers and through Director Ge asked County Magistrate Huang to urgently requisition them, transporting the small excavator we added to our emergency rescue assault team and its equipment overnight to assist in the emergency rescue."

Han Yu continued, "How many have been successfully stopped?"

"As of today at four-thirty in the morning, the Second Team has successfully sealed three breaches. The diving team helped block seven piping points, but they need to return to Shashi by noon today."

"Why?"

"The Yangtze Flood Control Headquarters reported that the third flood peak has emerged upstream, with a peak flow rate of 52,000 cubic meters per second at Changyi, expected to reach Jingzhou by noon tomorrow at the latest."

Han Yu, forgetting his breakfast, stood up and said, "So the flood peak will reach us tomorrow night or early the day after tomorrow."

With deep concern, Zhao Jiang replied, "Yes."

While gearing up, Han Yu said, "Immediately inform all teams to prepare for the third flood peak. Secretary Wang also needs to be notified. This nearby section of the dam and the Diao Xiankou Gate must not fail. If there's a crisis or reinforcement needed anywhere, have him report quickly."

"Secretary Wang knows the flood peak is coming. He is inspecting the dam with local leaders."

"That's good, I'll go relieve Master Zhou, leave this to you, report any situation immediately."

"Yes!"

...

The Second Team has two excavators, most drivers including Xiao Yu are with them.

Our side only has Master Zhou as the driver, and Han Yu must spare six to seven hours a day to relieve Master Zhou and operate the excavator, otherwise Master Zhou can't handle it.

The breach of the tributary that began sealing last evening has been successfully blocked. According to requests from Jingzhou Flood Control Command and Shishou City Flood Control Office, today's main task is reinforcing the southern bank of Jingjiang.

Considering emergency rescue needs, reinforcement of the southern bank should concurrently utilize soil, and the packing team must bind and fill more sandbags; otherwise, during urgent rescue missions, "ammunition" will be lacking. Besides, a promise was made to Captain Zheng of the 127 Regiment for supplying them with ten thousand sandbags daily.

The earthwork construction team changed shifts two hours ago.

Han Yu was about to take the Yangtze Police 110 to the "site" but upon going downstairs, found it wasn't there.

"Captain Chen, Captain Chen, this is Han Yu. Where did you go?"

"Command Center calling Yangtze Police 110, please respond!"

He called several times without a response.

Just as Han Yu was about to inquire further, Zhao Jiang leaned out from upstairs and said, "Secretary Han, I almost forgot to report: Director Huang called during the night, asking Captain Chen and Xiao Gong to take 110 to pick up leaders from the Changhang Bureau, they should be back around ten-thirty."

"Picking up Changhang Bureau leaders?"

"Changhang Bureau leaders are coming for visits."

"What about 001?"

"While the main team was returning, they discovered a floating corpse in the river; 001 went to retrieve it."

A person is dead, but death should be with dignity.

Finding a floating corpse requires retrieval, this has been the tradition of Binjiang Police 001 for many years.

And corpse retrieval is something only 001 can do, specifically Zhu Baogen aboard 001 is the most skilled.

Han Yu was silent again for a moment, then asked, "Is there a boat to the rescue site?"

Zhao Jiang quickly replied, "Yes, wait ten more minutes; Boat #2 will deliver breakfast to the earthwork construction and packing teams."

"Okay, I'll wait and go with Boat #2."

Han Yu glanced in the direction of the kitchen barge and climbed the stairs nonstop to the third floor.

The former cafeteria and large conference room had now become the "field hospital" for the Linghai Reserve Camp.

The twelve injured and sick personnel brought back from the 127 Regiment and Wujing City First and Second Teams, along with four patients from Linghai Reserve Camp and the 132 Regiment, were receiving treatment here.

Actually, they could be transferred to Shishou City People's Hospital, but they require care there. Moreover, the conditions at Shishou People's Hospital are not necessarily better than here.

Liang Xiaojun has grown increasingly skilled—previously at Changzhou City People's Hospital, he used to assist with minor surgeries like appendectomies.

After enrolling at Binjiang Medical College, not attending classes regularly, he followed his teacher to work at the affiliated hospital daily.

In the mornings, after ward rounds, he collaborated with his teacher on major surgeries for patients; occasionally, he also joined consultations at the outpatient surgical department.

Each time Liang returned home to Si Gang with Han Xiangmeng, relatives and neighbors couldn't be more welcoming, believing he was the most capable in the family.

For Liang, debridement and suturing, diarrhea, colds, and fevers were a breeze.

Han Yu stood at the door watching as the couple was busy in the large sickroom.

The two little girls rescued last night, wearing oversized camouflage uniforms, were trailing behind them. Particularly, the older girl looked at Han Xiangmeng with eyes full of admiration, making Han Yu feel somewhat envious.

It crossed his mind that it would have been great to study medicine back then—for doctors, social status is high. Han Xiangmeng noticed him and laughed, "Comrades, Secretary Han has come to visit everyone!"

The eleven injured and sick personnel quickly sat up, greeting Han Yu warmly.

Han Yu walked in and gently touched the heads of the little girls, smiling, "Comrades, how are you finding things here? If you think our conditions aren't sufficient, I can arrange transport to a local hospital."

"No need to go to a local hospital, Secretary Han, it's nice here, even better than our military's health squad!"

"Yes, good food, good accommodations, and air conditioning too."

Han Xiangmeng grew up in the military, more precisely, in the military health squad. Though never officially enlisted, she knew the military inside out and laughed, "Good food and accommodations—you all want to feign illness, don't you?"

A soldier quickly replied, "No, how could we feign illness! Dr. Han, I want to be discharged today, light injuries shouldn't keep me from the front line; I want to return to the unit today."

"Your foot injury is severe; you can't walk properly yet. What can you do once back? Stay put and rest here."

"Exactly, though your injuries aren't grave, resuming flood rescue is unlikely now." Liang Xiaojun signaled the injured soldier to lie down, so he could change his dressing.

Han Yu greeted the injured and sick personnel, then squatted to ask, "Zhaodi, Little Sidi, tell Uncle, do you miss your parents?"

"Yes."

"No."

"Why not?" Han Yu asked Little Sidi.

Sidi blinked his big eyes and muttered, "I just don't."

Zhaodi felt awkward, nervously gripping his camouflage uniform, "Uncle, Little Sidi is still young, she doesn't understand."

"Sidi isn't clueless, she's carefree." Han Yu pinched Little Sidi's cheek and turned to Zhaodi with a smile, "Zhaodi, Uncle's off to work. You must take care of your sister, tell Aunt Han if you want or need anything."

"I don't want anything."

"You just miss Mom and Dad, right?"

"Yes."

"Uncle arranged for someone to try contacting them, should hear back soon."

As soon as Han Yu finished speaking, Han Xiangmeng smiled, "Boss Xu brought back clothes yesterday, but they were torn. President Zhang went shopping for groceries in the county this morning, I asked him to buy some new clothes for Zhaodi and Little Sidi. Once the pretty new clothes arrive, Zhaodi and Little Sidi won't need to wear my camouflage uniforms anymore."