Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 917 - 616: No Charge for Emergency Rescue!

When did I instruct you to form an inspection team?

Do we, the Linghai Reserve Camp, need an inspection team?

Deputy Mayor Shen was confused, but thinking that Old Ge wouldn't say these things for no reason, and certainly wouldn't send him away without cause, he laughed: "Alright, I'll go meet Master Dai."

"He's right under the levee, Minister Li is there too."

"And you?"

"I have something else to attend to. I'm worried Salted Fish and Qiusheng won't report clearly."

What work are you reporting to them...

Deputy Mayor Shen paused, suddenly realizing that this cunning old fellow in front of him must be looking for local party and government leaders to "negotiate," and it wouldn't be very suitable for him to be there. Patting Old Ge's arm, he said meaningfully, "Old Ge, you must respect the leaders. No matter what you say or do, always be measured."

"I know, I understand."

"Go ahead, I'm heading down too."

Watching Deputy Mayor Shen leave, Old Ge quickly headed to the cool shelter.

Han Yu was apologetically showing the construction documents of the Linghai Reserve Camp to Deputy Mayor Xu and Secretary Zheng.

"Captain Han, does rescue require construction approval?"

"Yes, actually, we initially wanted to protect the sluice as much as possible, but the situation developed too quickly and became more severe than expected. The sluice is absolutely unsalvageable. To ensure no mishaps, we can only rush to build a dry levee to completely seal the sluice."

As soon as Han Yu finished speaking, Hao Qiusheng flipped over a technical disclosure that Master Yao had just filled out on 001 under the construction approval document, and added: "Leaders, building a dry levee isn't just about dumping soil at the sluice. We must first consider whether the river levee and the dry levee can bear the weight.

That's why during the preparation for emergency measures, we've all been on tenterhooks, cautious not to let overly heavy equipment go on the levee.

After laying the piles on the river levee and the outer side of the dry levee, we'll throw in a thousand sandbags outside the piles and then use a loader to dump around five hundred tons of sandy soil. Only then can our dump truck come up, and initially, it can only carry ten to fifteen tons of soil."

Deputy Mayor Xu asked in a low voice, "Worried that the equipment is too heavy and might collapse the dry levee and the river levee?"

"Yes, we are here for rescue, not destruction."

Han Yu chimed back in, pointing at the technical disclosure: "Once the piles on the west side of the dry levee and the west river levee are in place, the No. 1 excavator will board the steamboat to go pile at the outside of the sluice.

All the piles outside the sluice are provided by the City Flood Control Command's dispatch. I've been on the boat to check; the piles are all made of pine wood, soaked in water for ages like ancient pine trees, sturdier when driven down than cement utility poles.

This row of piles is approximately two and a half meters inside the dry levee under our feet. After the piles are done here, sandbags will be tossed inside and outside, and then large dump trucks will be used to transport soil to fill in.

Once the soil reaches about two meters above the water surface, more soil will be dumped outside, then geotextile will be laid before more sandbags are thrown, and finally, over two thousand tons of rock supplied by Changhang Bureau will be thrown to protect the slope."

Han Yu pulled out a blueprint and added: "Once these projects are completed, the new levee outside the sluice will be level with the dry levee under our feet. While protecting operations are being conducted outside the sluice, the No. 1 excavator will dismantle the construction on the sluice.

Under the premise of safety assurance, the excavator will drive piles from the sluice onto the inner side of the sluice, mainly using utility poles for these piles. After this row of piles is done, sandbags will be tossed just like outside the sluice, and then soil will be dumped into the two-meter gap between the sandbags and the sluice gate. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

This way, the sluice will become part of the dry levee, the original sluice construction, newly driven piles outside the sluice, previously driven piles inside the sluice, and the imminent second row of piles inside the sluice will support this newly built section of dry levee."

If constructed this way, the most dangerous sluice might even be sturdier than the current dry levee.

Deputy Mayor Xu finally breathed a sigh of relief and asked: "Will we have enough time?"

"We will."

"Good, let's proceed then."

"Leaders, we must be accountable for the projects we completed. However, just because the protection is done doesn't mean there won't be more dangers in the future, which depends not only on our project quality but also on future maintenance. After all, dumping so much soil will certainly cause settling in the future, requiring maintenance."

Han Yu paused and continued: "If maintenance isn't done properly afterwards and significant dangers arise again, those who aren't aware might think there's a problem with our project quality and accuse us of shoddy work. So, we must follow procedures and have comprehensive and complete emergency project documentation."

Are you a rescue team or a construction team?

Seeing the "Linghai Bridge" logos on the excavators outside and the dump trucks under the levee, and noting that their camp comprises not just senior experts but also many engineering technicians, Deputy Mayor Xu realized he couldn't treat them as Jingzhou's reserve forces, pulled out his pen and smiled: "Didn't expect you to be so professional, alright, I represent Jingzhou Municipal Government to sign!"

"Mayor Xu, we not only need your signature but also your official stamp."

"No problem, I will sign now and the seal can be affixed later."

"Thank you, Mayor Xu."

"We should be the ones thanking you."

Secretary Zheng was equally surprised at the formality of the Linghai Reserve Camp and curiously flipped through the engineering documents at the back, but most were blank as the projects were not completed, leaving no space to fill.

When he came across a form detailing the total materials used, the equipment involved in the emergency response, even specifying how many work shifts excavators worked and how many work shifts loaders operated, Secretary Zheng was stunned.

Deputy County Magistrate Wang also sensed something was amiss, hesitated, and asked, "Captain Han, do we need a complete tally of these after completion, and is there a charge?"

Before Han Yu could speak, Old Ge squeezed in with a smile, "Some leaders misunderstand, there are no charges for emergency response."

"Then what is charged?"

"In times of difficulty, collective support is provided; no fees will be collected."

"Really?"

"How could we deceive you? We tally these partly for the need of engineering documentation, and also because our machinery and emergency rescue supplies come from multiple units. Equipment worth millions suffers serious wear and tear, transported over long distances, and we must account for where these supplies were used upon our return to report to our superiors and the units that contribute personnel, equipment, and funds."

"Master Ge, what you mentioned makes us feel quite embarrassed."

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Besides, who doesn't have difficulties?"

Director Ge retorted and then shifted the tone, "If the leaders really feel uneasy, you could present our Linghai Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government with a banner to express your gratitude, or write a letter of thanks to the Linghai people. Perhaps we can even request more emergency rescue supplies from home."

They have done so much, it indeed deserves gratitude.

No money, but some polite words should be expressed.

Vice Mayor Xu felt it was necessary, raised his head, and said, "No problem, Secretary Zheng, quickly arrange for someone to prepare. A banner must be delivered, and a letter of thanks to the Linghai people must be written. Sending a letter is too slow; send a telegram of thanks!"

Old Ge pointed to a pile of engineering documentation on the worn square table and reminded, "Secretary Zheng, the matter of signing and stamping also needs to trouble you."

"It's not a trouble; it's what we should do."

"It indeed inconveniences you, and here we are adding to your busy schedule."

Han Yu couldn't stand it any longer. Hao Qiusheng and Master Yao felt equally awkward, the three of them quickly stood at attention, saluted, and used the excuse that the protective construction had just formally begun, hurriedly slipped away.

Old Ge didn't care much, seized the opportunity to emphasize that although the emergency equipment, supplies, and personnel were all from Linghai, they were now in the name of the Linghai Reserve Camp.

As long as there's no charge, everything is negotiable.

Secretary Zheng immediately instructed his secretary to quickly call the County Party Office and Government Office, the banners must be made in two instances, one to thank the Linghai Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, and one to thank the Jiangnan Province Military Region Linghai Reserve Camp.

Once the protective engineering at the sluice gate is completed, and after withstanding the second flood peak, a grand banner presentation ceremony will be held on the levee.

Master Xu, although he wore the "Senior Expert Group" red armband, was neither a Linghai person nor a reserve officer of the Linghai Reserve Camp. He now represented the Yangtze Flood Control Command.

Despite being a third party, he couldn't stand listening either and used the excuse to visit the construction area in front of the sluice gate. Watching the Reserve Camp officers working under the lamp at night, he smiled and asked, "Salted Fish, treating emergency rescue as a project and preparing full engineering documentation, was this Director Ge's idea?"

Han Yu was quite embarrassed by the question, moved aside and explained, "Before Director Ge retired from the front line, he was the Transportation Bureau Chief for many years. Bridge construction investments were substantial, with construction funds exceeding tens of millions passing through his hands. He must assume responsibility for the projects he oversaw, thus developing a thorough and meticulous habit."

"A leader is indeed a leader; what a leader considers is truly different from us workers."

"Exactly, we feel compiling such engineering documents is pointless. Many engineering documents are false; it's said some projects aren't completed yet the documentation is already done. But the leaders don't think that way; they believe it's useful." Han Yu held back a smile and nodded.

"It is indeed useful, requiring so many signatures from leaders, and so many stamps from upper-level units." Master Xu smirked.

"Master Xu, what do you mean by that?"

"Don't pretend to be ignorant, but it's quite interesting when you think about it. Ordinary people could never come up with such a move."

Master Xu glanced back toward the Command Center, then laughed, "Our leaders at the Yangtze Flood Control Command will surely help you sign. Once the Yangtze Flood Control Command signs and stamps, the Beihu Province Flood Control Command will also have to sign and stamp. If not stamped or signed, it suggests they don't acknowledge it, even implies a lack of conscience, hahaha."

One must admit, Old Ge played this move beautifully.

It's just compiling engineering documents, not seeking credit or rewards, but in fact, it's akin to seeking credit or rewards. Superiors will not only refrain from resentment but even consider the Linghai Reserve Camp to be highly professional in emergency response...

Han Yu finally understood why Secretary Ye and Mayor Qian had Old Ge assigned for this task, and upon considering that another senior expert would be arriving in a few days, couldn't help but wonder if the two senior experts combining forces might stir up new ideas.