Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1200 - 59: Guard Against Fire, Theft, and Salted Fish!

It's the end of the year, with many summaries and meetings.

The most important meetings are the two sessions of each district and county.

Han Yu is neither a member of the People's Congress nor a member of the Political Consultative Conference, so whether or not he attends the two sessions doesn't matter to him. While he was busy showing new colleagues around to look at houses, Zhou Huixin suddenly called.

"Director Zhou, what's up?"

"The leadership team in Linghai has been adjusted, Secretary Ye got a promotion. I wanted to invite him for a meal, but he said he didn't have time. Could you give him a call and see if Secretary Ye can make it?"

The city is holding its first real estate exhibition, organizing real estate companies to turn completed and ongoing housing projects into models and display them at high-end booths for promotion.

Citizens can view the models and promotional materials on-site.

If interested, they can even take a free ride from real estate companies to view the properties in person.

Those who sign a purchase contract and pay a deposit on-site can participate in a lottery, and the first prize is a Santana sedan! Even those who just come to look receive small gifts.

This has never happened before, and the scene is bustling; the Chonggang Branch has arranged many public security police and auxiliary police to maintain order.

There are too many people and it's a bit noisy.

Han Yu thought he misheard, so he moved to a relatively quieter corner and asked, "Director Zhou, did you just say Secretary Ye got promoted?"

"Yes."

"When did this happen?"

"The Provincial Party Organization Department announced the appointments in Linghai this morning, relieving Secretary Ye of his duties, appointing Mayor Qian as Linghai's City Secretary W, and appointing Deputy Mayor Shen as Acting Mayor."

Secretary Ye is capable and has a lot of charisma. Under his leadership, Linghai has developed very well and quickly in recent years, and he achieved great results during the flood fights. It's no surprise he's being promoted.

Han Yu recovered and curiously asked, "Do you know where Secretary Ye got promoted to?"

"It wasn't announced in Linghai this morning, just mentioned that he has another appointment. I privately asked Director Chen, who said Secretary Ye is going to work in Yangzhou City. The specific position is unclear. He's now a provincial-level cadre, so moving to Yangzhou is subject to the Provincial Committee's arrangement."

"Mayor Qian is replacing Secretary Ye as the top leader, and Mayor Shen is replacing Mayor Qian..."

"Mayor Shen is currently the Acting Mayor, but Linghai will soon hold a People's Congress, so he'll be able to officially drop the 'Acting' title soon."

"So everyone's getting promoted!"

"It's always one position for one person."

Zhou Huixin thought of the call from Wu Ren Guang just now, and said emotionally, "Secretary Ye has feelings for Linghai, and colleagues attending the cadre conference said that he choked up several times during his speech. He doesn't want to leave Linghai, and even shed tears while speaking."

Previously, when I was just a police officer, I didn't know how busy the city leaders were.

After transferring to Linghai Development Zone, I realized that any city leader wanting to achieve something is truly busy and tired.

Take the construction of Linghai Port, for example.

Secretary Ye personally went to relevant departments since the project approval stage. Without the foundation laid by Secretary Ye, it would've been hard for Deputy Mayor Shen to handle the subsequent administrative approvals. Moreover, the funding for Linghai Port's construction was also secured by Secretary Ye, and President Xu from Shenzhen greatly admires him.

Han Yu genuinely felt a bit reluctant for the hometown official's promotion, and softly said, "He surely doesn't want to leave Linghai; he probably wants to wait until Linghai Port is completed and operational before leaving."

"An iron-clad government office with flowing officials; the higher the position, the more one must obey organizational arrangements."

"Alright, I'll make a call and check."

...

Zhou Huixin served as the Police Chief of Linghai for several years.

Secretary Ye previously was very supportive of Zhou Huixin's work and held him in high regard.

Han Yu understood Zhou Huixin's feelings and quickly called Secretary Ye.

But Secretary Ye's phone was constantly busy, and after half an hour of trying, he still couldn't get through. Thinking about how many people planned to bid Secretary Ye farewell, Han Yu decided to call Chen Jian instead.

Unexpectedly, he got it right; Chen Jian was indeed with Secretary Ye.

"Secretary Han, I'm on the way to Yangzhou with Secretary Ye, who's on a call right now."

"Are you on the highway?"

"Just got on the highway."

"Alright, hang up then; driving safely is the priority."

"Okay."

Since Secretary Ye is on his way to Yangzhou, it's impossible for Zhou Huixin to invite him for a meal this time.

As Han Yu was thinking about how to reply to Zhou Huixin, Secretary Ye called and jokingly said, "Salted Fish, are you thinking about inviting me for a meal too? If you really want to invite me, I'll have Chen Jian take the next exit and turn back."

"Secretary Ye, I... I do want to invite you for a meal, but Director Zhou wants to more. He's both my former leader and my future direct supervisor, so I can't compete with him."

"Zhou Huixin wants to invite me for a meal?"

"Hmm."

"He's not in good health anymore, not like before when he could drink. Having a meal with him is no fun. Help me tell him that I appreciate the gesture and if I get the chance to go to Yangzhou, I'll treat him to a meal."

Han Yu couldn't help but laugh and asked, "Secretary Ye, if I have the chance to go to Yangzhou, will you treat me?"

"Do you guys actually want to invite me for a meal or are you trying to get me to treat you?" Secretary Ye laughed heartily and said, "Salted Fish, you mentioned going to Yangzhou, and it actually makes me a bit worried."

Han Yu asked instinctively, "Worried about what?"

"This job adjustment is quite rushed. While the organization spoke to me beforehand, I didn't expect it to happen so fast. Just yesterday afternoon, Minister Yang asked me to report on my work and mentioned that the Guzhou Military District plans to organize the city Armed Forces Department and Wujiang Armed Forces Department to visit Linghai for some study."

"And then?"

"At first, I thought they were just coming to see the Linghai Reserve Camp. Later that night, I got a phone call that revealed you were threatening and even extorting them, which scared them into calling an emergency Standing Committee meeting to discuss countermeasures."

The other day, I seemed to have mentioned to the deputy director of the Wujiang Transportation Bureau about the arbitrary fines involving the Guzhou City Maritime Bureau.

Han Yu realized and chuckled, "I'm a party cadre, a public security police officer. How could I possibly break the law to threaten or extort people!"

The saying "those who are barefoot are not afraid of those wearing shoes" accurately describes the "Binjiang Water Army Commander" on the other end of the line.

Secretary Ye found it amusing and said with a hint of envy, "Salted Fish, you function more freely than I do as a party cadre, basking in the glory, spanning both military and police realms, and not treating Vice President L as a cadre. Even though you're just a Director, anyone who messes with you loses, so they are worried and troubled."

"What glory and spanning both military and police realms! Secretary Ye, honestly, I'm just the barefoot one who isn't afraid of those wearing shoes."

"Crude words, but true sense. Anyone who messes with you loses, hahaha."

"What's Wujiang's response?"

"If you're not in the position, don't worry about the political affairs. These matters should originally be discussed by Secretary Qian, but since we're already here, I'll disclose a bit for you to think over."

"What did they say?"

"In managing the local maritime law enforcement team, they have set up a working group to investigate any unlawful or disciplinary violations while making reforms. The deputy director of the Transportation Bureau in charge of the local Maritime Department will definitely be held accountable. The Director, Deputy Director, and several Department Heads will be dismissed or adjusted as necessary. Auxiliary police without law enforcement qualifications and those suspected of violating laws and regulations will all be let go."

Han Yu asked in a low voice, "Just these?"

"Of course not. If it were only these, I wouldn't be able to give you a satisfactory answer."

"Secretary Ye, why do you say that? I'm not a top leader. What do they need to explain to me?"

"They know you have the ear of higher-ups and boldly lead a team to arrest people—they're genuinely afraid of what you might do." Secretary Ye smiled and continued, "They said for the fines involving our Binjiang marine enterprises and individual transport operators, special personnel will be assigned to audit them. Refunds will be processed as soon as possible, aiming to complete them before the Spring Festival."

"Anything else?"

"They promised to strengthen team management in the future, organize law enforcement officers to study professional knowledge, and ensure that similar incidents do not recur."

"Secretary Ye, did Wujiang say this, or is it the stance of Guzhou District?"

"It's the stance of both of them together."

For some cadres, the rank doesn't really matter.

Take Salted Fish, for example. Even though he's just at a Full Department Level, his harsh words make even two powerhouses across the shore take him seriously.

This is truly the power of having nothing to lose!

Secretary Ye expressed genuine envy toward Salted Fish and quipped with a laugh, "I almost forgot, both parties found out you're building a Navy Reserve Rescue Boat Brigade and want to collaborate on military and civilian construction, planning to sponsor five hundred thousand."

Han Yu didn't hesitate to say, "Our Rescue Boat Team is short on funds, but we won't take this money. Besides, we're the Binjiang Navy Reserve Forces, how could we possibly engage in construction with them?"

"That's five hundred thousand; why not take it for free?"

"If I say no, it's no."

Secretary Ye laughed and asked, "Salted Fish, are you worried about something?"

Han Yu sighed softly and helplessly said, "If I guessed right, their so-called promise to strengthen team management and ensure similar incidents don't occur is probably just to target the ships from Binjiang. Blockading the golden waterway and collecting 'tolls' involves enormous profits. I don't believe they'll truly reform just because they're afraid of me making a fuss."

"What's your take on it?"

"I'm just a Full Department Level cadre and about to be transferred to the Smuggling Crime Investigation Bureau. I'm not a top leader, not even in the Transportation Department. I can only do as much as my ability allows, ensuring the legitimate rights and interests of our Binjiang, especially our Linghai Shipping Company and individual transport operators, is already good enough."

Han Yu contemplated and then reluctantly said, "Heaven's misfortune can be forgiven; self-inflicted trouble cannot be survived. If they keep messing around, sooner or later something will happen, and it'll be big once it does. Let's see how they handle it then!"

The young guy has matured, knowing when to stop.

Secretary Ye paused for a moment and half-jokingly said, "Today, I'm going to Yangzhou. Tomorrow, the Provincial Party Organization Department leadership will install me. If the superior lets me oversee the transportation, the first thing I'll do is research the Yangzhou section of the Grand Canal, take a first-hand look at Yangzhou's water transportation management, find problems, and rectify them to avoid you knocking on my door later on."

"I'm not a River Patrol Imperial Censor. Am I really as exaggerated and as eager to meddle as you say?"

"A person without a harmful intention still needs to be defensive. Besides, it's not like you haven't caught people on the canal before."

"Secretary Ye, are you defending against me?"

"Yes, what's wrong with guarding against you?"

Secretary Ye laughed heartily and said seriously, "Even if I don't oversee transportation, I still need to remind the city leader in charge of transportation. In water transportation management, they need to stay alert to 'prevent fire, theft, and Salted Fish!' Otherwise, if you set your eyes on them, they're really going to be in trouble they can't cover up."