Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 847 - 575: "Infighting"!

Although the Da Tong inflow during the spring flood is three times that of the same period in previous years, and the Yangtze River tide level is higher than in previous years, it hasn’t caused much economic loss to Linghai or even the whole Binjiang.

The reason why the provincial, city, and county levels place such importance on flood prevention might be because the embankments along the river, harbor embankments, gate embankments, river island embankments, and the embankments of the Tong River had just been repaired. A lot of earthwork was done during the embankment repairs, and such vast amounts of new soil need some time to settle to become firm. The higher-ups are worried about leaks, seepages, and other dangers.

Facts have proven that the comprehensively repaired embankments have stood the test.

If it weren’t for the upcoming plum rain season and the subsequent summer flood, it’s estimated that not many people would still be talking about flood prevention now.

As for flood prevention and emergency response, in the eyes of Instructor Yang Jianbo of the Linghai Reserve Camp and Commander Zhao Jiang of the Development Zone Reserve Camp, it seems a bit distant, and they even feel that it’s unnecessary for the "Binjiang Water Army Commander" to spend a huge sum to modify a Water Factory Ship.

That’s a full two hundred thousand, which could have been used to build an office building.

But now it’s too late to say anything; the money is already spent and it’s like "money down the drain".

Han Yu does not regret it, after all, becoming this Deputy Chief of Staff and First Battalion Commander means action needs to be taken. Besides, the funds are meant to be spent. Instead of building a flashy but impractical office building, it’s better to modify a Water Factory Ship, keeping it ready for unforeseen needs.

You should know that in the nineties, Binjiang had only one year without flooding disasters. It is imaginable that it will happen again in the future; it’s just a matter of time.

Holding the inland second-class ship captain’s Certificate of Competence that Deputy Director Wu of the Linghai Port Supervision Department had brought back from the Port Supervision Bureau Seaman Examination Department, Han Yu walked into the camp office, and Yang Jianbo opened a drawer to take out a certificate. Standing up, he smiled and said: "Secretary Han, your officer certificate is ready. The photo turned out quite well."

Reserve officers, like active-duty officers, also have officer certificates.

Han Yu took the officer certificate, opened it, and smiled: "Mainly because your military uniform is handsome. If you hadn’t lent me your uniform for the photo, it wouldn’t look right in camouflage."

None of the reserve officers in the camp have spring or autumn formal wear, so they can only borrow uniforms from active-duty officers, switch to reserve ranks, and then take their ID photos.

Yang Jianbo lamented how many people had worn this military uniform of his when Han Yu curiously asked: "Instructor Yang, what use does this officer certificate have?"

"I only know it needs to be made, but I actually don’t know what it’s used for."

"Can it be used as an ID card?"

"This is your legal document proving you are a reserve officer, so it should be used as an ID card, but whether the police recognize it, I’m not sure."

"Then it seems it’s not much use."

"At least it can prove your identity as a reserve officer."

Reserve officers, in theory, are also officers of the People’s Liberation Army of China, but in reality, many people don’t think so.

Yang Jianbo didn’t know how to explain, so he quickly pulled another certificate from his briefcase: "Secretary Han, here’s a surprise for you. Chairman Wen of the Transport Division made three trips to the division to help you get this certificate, trying hard with his superiors, and it was finally done with great difficulty."

Han Yu took a look and was instantly delighted: "A driving license, a military driving license!"

"The regiment commander said since you don’t use a driver and often drive yourself, according to the rules, civilian drivers cannot drive military vehicles. If caught by the inspection, it would be very troublesome. But the superiors only have a regulation for military driving licenses to be converted to civilian ones, never heard of civilian licenses being converted to military ones, so simply let Chairman Wen get one for you."

"I appreciate the regiment commander’s effort. I’ll use this driving license when driving military vehicles, and use my original license for civilian vehicles."

"It’s best to carry your officer certificate when driving military vehicles."

Yang Jianbo took out a blank dispatch slip from his briefcase, smiling, and added: "If going far, such as out of Binjiang, remember to fill out a dispatch slip. All the seals are stamped; just fill in the destination, reason, and dates."

Han Yu laughed and asked: "Is it so troublesome?"

"Currently, the superiors are very strict with military vehicle management. It’s easy to talk in Binjiang, but outside, you need to be cautious. Most of those inspectors are soldiers, led by officers in their units, and finally executing inspection duties. When they have a little power, they forget who they are, and when they see officers not complying with military appearance or other regulations, they crack down hard."

"Got it. I usually don’t travel far, and even if I do, I’d rarely drive, let alone a military vehicle."

"That’s good; mainly to avoid trouble if checked."

To have both military and civilian driving licenses!

Han Yu was secretly pleased when suddenly his phone rang. He looked at the caller ID, hurriedly hung up, and sat at his desk to call back using a landline.

Yang Jianbo, curious, asked: "Secretary Han, who was it?"

"The area code for Guzhou, it should be Guo Weitao."

"The matter of equipment for Unit 001?"

"It could be."

The callback quickly connected, and indeed it was Guo Weitao.

"Secretary Han, Engineer Wu from the Hydrological Bureau said the Water Depth Detector isn’t broken; it’s the computer’s motherboard that’s broken and can’t be repaired. It needs replacement. But the computer’s motherboard is a model from ten years ago, already outdated, and one can’t be bought anymore."

"Then what?"

"Station Chief Hua is here, let me have him speak with you."

"Alright."

Because I don’t understand computers, the Water Depth Detector hadn’t been maintained since being equipped on Unit 001 until now. It probably broke due to lack of maintenance. To be precise, there was a fear of maintenance; what if it was disassembled and couldn’t be reassembled, or once reassembled, it didn’t boot?

Electronic technology is too sophisticated.

It’s not something one can learn just because they want to.

The Water Police Station should hire someone skilled in computers, and if that’s not feasible, Linghai Port Co., Ltd and the Linghai Port Supervision Department need to recruit one. Approaching the twenty-first century, not having someone who understands computers won’t do.

Han Yu was secretly planning when he heard Station Chief Hua say over the phone: "Salted Fish, the issue with your underwater surveying equipment’s failure, this morning Master Xi and I reported it to Director Zou for you."

"Station Chief Hua, does my minor issue need to be reported to Director Zou?"

"Let me finish."

"Alright, go ahead."

"Engineer Wu checked for you, and it turns out that the old computer is broken, but the sensors on the ship and the hull, as well as other equipment, are fine. Computers are not like televisions; they have a lifespan. You’ve used it for ten years, so it’s about time to replace it."

Station Chief Hua smiled and continued, "Our bureau has only one hydrological survey ship and one set of underwater surveying equipment. It’s not realistic to equip another survey ship in the short term, yet the survey tasks are heavy. I discussed it with Master Xi and suggested that the bureau help you replace the computer with the most advanced one, and also upgrade the underwater surveying software."

Computers are very expensive.

The underwater surveying software is said to be even more expensive than the computer because it’s specialized software. You can’t find pirated versions on the market; you have to buy it from foreign companies.

Han Yu was taken aback and urgently asked, "What did Director Zou say?"

Station Chief Hua laughed and said, "Director Zou agreed, but there’s a condition."

"What condition?"

"Back then, the Port Supervision Bureau didn’t know exactly what kind of equipment it was and equipped it to you as a Water Depth Detector, hoping that your police could assist them with enforcement on the river. Although their investment was large at the time, it has proven that they made a big profit."

How could Han Yu not catch the implication of Station Chief Hua’s words? He couldn’t help but laugh, "Our Water Police Station can assist you in law enforcement as well. If Yang Yuan’s Water Administration Boat is too busy, I can deploy 001 and 002, and even mobilize Yangtze Police 110 and Yangtze Police 112 to assist you."

A computer costs over twenty thousand, and upgrading the software costs more than a hundred thousand!

The Hydrological Bureau cannot make a loss-making deal; any investment must have a return.

Station Chief Hua laughed, "Not only do we need you to assist us in enforcement monitoring, but also in surveying."

It’s good to have units willing to sponsor, and Han Yu has always welcomed such good things, readily agreeing, "No problem, from now on, 001 will not only be a police patrol boat, port supervision boat, and water administration monitoring boat, but also a hydrological survey ship!"

"Installing the equipment on ships of other units has no precedent in our system, and the equipment and software are not cheap. It’s said that doing everything well costs around seventeen or eighteen thousand, and Director Zou will still have to report to his superiors for approval."

"I know, nowadays, all units manage their usage of funds very strictly."

"But this means that 001 will not only assist our bureau with surveys, but if the superiors need it, you must also assist our superiors in surveying in other places."

"Where to?"

"I’m saying it’s a possibility, but rest assured, this possibility is not very high."

"Okay, no problem."

"Then it’s settled, the Port Supervision Bureau didn’t sign any agreement with you back then, yet you still kept your promise and assisted them for ten years. Similarly, our bureau doesn’t need you to sign any agreement, as long as you keep your promise."

"Station Chief Hua, you can inquire about my integrity, I always keep my word."

"I know you’re trustworthy; no need to inquire. It’s settled then. The procurement of computers and software upgrades might take a week. Only one person is needed on 001; Xiao Guo and others can go back first."

"Alright, thank you, Station Chief Hua, and please also thank Master Xi and Director Zou for me."

The issue of seventeen or eighteen thousand was settled with just a few words...

Yang Jianbo listened with silent admiration and respect.

A few days ago, while inadvertently discussing future transitions, the administrator had cryptically said that as long as you assist the "Binjiang Water Army Commander" in doing a good job for the camp, there’s no need to worry about finding a good unit after the transition.

Thinking of this, a hint of a smile appeared at the corner of Yang Jianbo’s mouth.

Han Yu put down the phone, just about to ask about the training of the outside soldiers, when Luo Wenjiang and Xiao Yu arrived.

"Secretary Yu, are you looking for me?"

"Salted Fish, is there something up at the camp?"

"Nothing major at the camp, but there’s a little something in the main job."

"What is it?"

Xiao Yu looked confused.

Luo Wenjiang was also puzzled.

Han Yu put his officer’s ID and driver’s license in his pocket, gestured for them to sit down, and looked at them with a smile, "I heard you were both patrolling the river yesterday?"

"Hmm, what’s wrong with patrolling?" Xiao Yu grinned.

"There’s nothing wrong with patrolling; the key is how you patrol." Han Yu’s face turned serious, staring at the two of them, "Either don’t patrol or patrol together, with the same time and route! Who does it like that without considering the cost, or do you think there’s too much funding?"

This is an awkward topic.

They have been doing this for days, but no one had pointed it out.

But it’s a requirement from the higher-ups: if the Changhang Bureau patrols and we, the Water Police Station, don’t dispatch a law enforcement boat, wouldn’t the area patrolled by Yangtze Police 110 become the Changhang Bureau’s jurisdiction?

Luo Wenjiang was at a loss for explanation, so Xiao Yu pointed at him and said, "Salted Fish, it’s not my fault. I didn’t ask him to patrol with me; he insisted on taking 002 to go with us."

"Xiao Yu, you can’t lie with your eyes wide open; who followed whom?"

"I can say anything but a lie. I did follow you, but it was you who followed our patrol first!"

"That’s it, not only did we follow you, you also followed us all the way to Changzhou!"

"You guys followed us first; if you hadn’t unashamedly followed our patrol, we wouldn’t have patrolled with you."

"Who’s unashamed?"

"Wait a minute." Han Yu couldn’t stand it anymore, rapping on the table, "I called you here to discuss work, not to listen to you argue. It doesn’t matter who followed whom first, what matters is whether it’s necessary to do it this way. If you’re still tangled up in who followed whom, you might as well go outside and fight it out, simply and directly deciding the win or loss—consider it military training."

Xiao Yu laughed and pointed at Luo Wenjiang with his arm, "Salted Fish, he can’t beat me; I alone can take on three of him!"