Binjiang Police Affairs

Before she knew it, Little Han Han had reached her first full month.

According to Linghai customs, a full moon celebration was held, but unlike the Baptism Wine, there was no need to invite too many people, mainly just for family to gather.

Master Han and Nurse Chief Xiang took a day off and riding a light motorcycle, they hurried to Bailong Port. After playing with their little granddaughter for a while, they began to peruse the magazine handed to them by their daughter, listening as she bragged about her son-in-law's latest accomplishments.

"Mom, your copy is on page sixteen, titled 'A Brief Discussion on the Current Situation and Countermeasures of Safety Management of Old Firefighting Vessels'."

Xiang Fan turned to page sixteen and was surprised to see an entire page filled with her son-in-law's bylined article.

In Master Han's hands was a shipping magazine, with Han Yu's bylined article on the ninth page, also occupying a full large page. As he read, he couldn't help but laugh: "'A Brief Discussion on Maximizing the Efficacy of Firefighting Vessels in Water Rescue Operations', always a brief discussion. Ningning, why didn't you remind San'er to come up with a different title?"

The constant "brief discussions" were somewhat amusing.

Han Xiangning quickly flipped through another magazine and giggled, "The one published here isn't a 'brief discussion'."

As someone who was a professional in publishing articles, Master Han curiously asked, "What kind of article was published there?"

"A Feasibility Study on the Improvement of Long-Range Water Supply Systems for Firefighting Vessels, it's not a brief discussion, it's an in-depth one, haha."

"Not bad, he's already published four articles."

"Not just that, there's another one published in China Ship Magazine, titled 'Technical and Economic Demonstration of Large Firefighting Vessels.'"

Xiang Fan is not a researcher and isn't interested in the content published by her son-in-law in journals. She puts down the magazine, gently rocking the cradle that Han Ning, Han Shen, and Han Yu slept in as children, which Dongdong and Xiao Xunxun also used, and now it's Little Han Han's turn. She smiled and asked, "Is there a payment for the articles?"

"Of course, more than four hundred altogether."

Han Xiangning gleefully pulled out the remittance slip sent by the magazine from the desk drawer, proudly saying, "If I had known that publishing wasn't so hard and that there was money in it, I would have had him write long ago. Speaking of which, I must thank Director Yu. If it weren't for Director Yu's reminder, we wouldn't have this win-win situation!"

"It's not that hard, you say it so lightly. Without so much accumulation, without thought, could these articles be written?"

Master Han threw back the question, and as he read the article, he sighed, "Writing articles is a good habit, but many young people just aren't willing to write. I'll have a good talk with San'er later to keep this habit going."

"Why are you always talking about others? Why don't you write now?" Xiang Fan chided.

"Didn't I just say, writing articles requires accumulation, everything I could write about, I've already written. Weren't there many articles published by me in the previous years?"

Master Han bent down to glance at his little granddaughter, then looked at his daughter: "Ningning, with your mother-in-law helping to look after Han Han, you have plenty of time now. You can settle down and think about the work over the past few years, and you might consider writing down your experiences and reflections."

A three-month maternity leave, if not taken is wasted, but staying cooped up in the dormitory with nothing to do is also dreary.

Hearing her father's words, Han Xiangning couldn't help but chuckle, "True, I could write too. What if it gets published?"

"Your articles certainly won't be as easy to publish as San'er's, but as long as you persevere and write well, sooner or later you'll be able to publish."

"Dad, what do you mean by that? Why is it easier for San'er to publish than for me?"

"It's a different field, firefighting is inherently a niche topic, and water firefighting even more so. Think about it, how many specialized firefighting and rescue boats are there in the whole country, and how many sailors can write articles like this? San'er is also taking a less common approach, not only facing little competition but also appearing novel to editors."

No wonder Director Yu said San'er would certainly make it; Director Yu had realized early on that water firefighting was a niche field.

Han Xiangning had a moment of realization, and her previous admiration for the junior who turned words into type somewhat waned.

Thinking that since it was a niche, publication would be relatively easy, she decided to ask him to write more articles afterward. Any extra income could be handy to subsidize family expenses. Just as she was contemplating this, her mother-in-law pushed aside the curtain and walked in to ask, "Ningning, isn't San'er coming back for lunch?"

"Isn't he supposed to be building a new boat? Their branch is organizing a bid today. Although he's not the person in charge, he's nearly so. He definitely can't come back for lunch."

"Then I'll leave some food for him later. I'll keep some for his dinner when he comes back."

"No need to keep any for him, they're having lunch at the Sailor Club. They eat better than us!"

...

Just as Han Xiangning had said, Han Yu was in the small conference room on the second floor of the Sailor Club at that moment.

Design plans and budget estimates from seventeen design firms, according to the bidding documents, had all been received. Experts from Changhang Public Security Bureau Fire Brigade, the Port Authority's infrastructure department, Port Supervision Bureau's ship inspection division, and Cosco Shipyard were engrossed in the evaluation.

Once the evaluation results come out, Director He will announce the winning bidder in the presence of leaders from the Yangtze Navigation Bureau and Changhang Public Security Bureau.

After the winning bidder completes the design of the new boat, several more copies will be printed and distributed to shipbuilding enterprises interested in the designs, followed by organizing a second round of bidding.

In his heart, Han Yu hoped the design and construction would be awarded to East Sea-affiliated firms, given their proximity. Once the new boat was completed and put into use, if any issues arose or if it needed major repairs after a few years, they could easily seek assistance.

However, the boat that was about to be built would be the first true Changhang system firefighting and rescue boat. The Bureau Chief had said that the benefits should not go to outsiders and preferred Hanwu-related entities to design and construct it.

Furthermore, as the branch had not secured matching funds from the city and the Port Authority, there was a significant funding gap. Working with Hanwu's enterprises on design and construction could be done on credit, so concerning the decision of who should design and build, Han Yu did not insist on selecting East Sea-affiliated enterprises.

However, his mind was not on the bidding process at the moment, because the leaders were discussing not the bidding, but the new round of severe crackdowns that had recently been arranged at the national level!

"Secretary Miao, I took a walk around the Port District last night and found out that you have actively responded to the call from above and established an Economic Police team."

"If we don't maintain social security, how can we develop economically? The crackdown campaign is the top priority at the moment, and our Port Authority must take action."

Vice Director Lu from the Changhang Police Bureau turned to look at the leaders of the Yangtze Navigation Bureau, then smiled at Secretary Miao and said, "Establishing an Economic Police team and forming an Economic Police Team is an important move, but in my opinion, just creating an Economic Police Team is far from enough."

Secretary Miao realized that He's organizing of bidding at this time was a ruse and said nonchalantly, "Director Lu, do you have any instructions?"

"No instructions, but a few suggestions."

Vice Director Lu turned to glance at Director He and spoke deliberately, "First of all, the police force is the mainstay of the crackdown, and crackdowns cost money. The ancients said that before soldiers and horses move, provisions must go first. Therefore, the Changhang Bureau's funding must be guaranteed by the Port Authority."

The leader of the Yangtze Navigation Bureau extinguished his cigarette and looked up, "Old Miao, I know your business is not easy, with so many projects suddenly on your plate and funds being tight. But the crackdown is not just about striking hard against all sorts of illegal and criminal activities; it is also a political task. The superiors have repeatedly given orders, and during the meeting at the Ministry a few days ago, the leadership also emphasized it again."

"Rest assured, leaders, we will definitely ensure sufficient funding!"

"Old Miao, we have known each other for many years. There are no outsiders here, so I'll just ask you plainly, do you support Comrade He Bin's work or not? As for the funding for the crackdown, how much can your side support?"

"Director Liu, Director Lu, I will definitely support Comrade He Bin's work. As for the funding for the crackdown, I'm not afraid to be the butt of your jokes, but what I say now really doesn't count. Firstly, the funds are indeed tight, and secondly, nowadays any spending must be taken to the Mayor's office meeting for discussion."

He was not only the head of the Port Authority, but also the Vice Mayor of Binjiang, capable of playing tai chi.

Director Liu was quite embarrassed and a little frustrated.

Director Lu didn't really expect Secretary Miao to provide much funding for the Changhang Bureau for the crackdown. He joked, "There must be a little, even if not a lot. Whatever support the related port and shipping enterprises have given will be reflected in the reports of each bureau."

Reports are just reports, what's there to be afraid of...

Secretary Miao was inwardly mocking Director He's lack of ambition, using the excuse of organizing the bidding to bring along the leaders of the Marine Bureau and Changhang Police Bureau to squeeze money out of them. Then Director Lu changed the subject: "Comrade He Bin, the establishment of an Economic Police team and the formation of an Economic Police Team for Binjiang Port is a significant matter, how come you didn't report this to the Bureau?"

Director He quickly replied, "Report to Director Lu, we didn't know beforehand, by the time we were aware, the Economic Police Team had already been established."

"Your branch bureau's institutional reorganization, integrating Political Security and Internal Security into the Police Team, does not mean that you no longer need to carry out Political and Internal Security work. Why weren't you concerned with such a significant matter, and how was the Economic Police Team established without going through your branch?"

"Director Lu, I... I..."

"Secretary Miao, no, Mayor Miao, what's really going on here?"

It turns out the trap was set right here, helping Director He to ask for money was just a feint.

Han Yu realized that the main event was coming and subconsciously looked towards Secretary Miao.

"Director Lu, the Changhang Bureau is indeed under the dual leadership of Changhang Public Security Bureau and Binjiang City Police Department. Considering that we were to establish not just an Economic Police Team but also restore the Security Department, which is a Standard Department Level unit, this relationship was difficult to straighten out. Therefore, the Security Department and the Economic Police Team were reinstated and established with the support of the Binjiang City Bureau."

"So, are the Security Department and the Economic Police Team to be under the leadership of Binjiang City Bureau?"

"Yes, even the uniforms of the Economic Police were procured through the Binjiang City Bureau."

Director Lu's expression immediately changed, and he said very earnestly and seriously while tapping on the table, "Mayor Miao, you are worried about the relationship not being straightened out, but have you considered the jurisdiction over the security of the Port District?"

Secretary Miao raised his head, "Director Lu, I don't quite understand."

"The ten kilometers of shoreline in the Port District fall under the jurisdiction of Changhang Public Security Bureau Binjiang Branch, which is undisputed and was determined in writing when the Binjiang Port Police Station was fully integrated into the Changhang Police Bureau. In other words, whether you restore the Security Department or establish an Economic Police Team, both require the consent of the Changhang Bureau, and in the future, they must fall under the leadership of the Changhang Bureau!"

"But the Changhang Bureau is also under the leadership of Binjiang City Bureau."

"One thing at a time. Theoretically, Changhang Police should also be under the leadership of the Ministry of Police, but in reality, we are led by our immediate Bureau. This involves a very serious matter of jurisdiction, which you must address promptly."

"Rectify? Is it that exaggerated?"

Director He, who had been silent, cleared his throat and looked up, "Secretary Miao, there are six ports along the Yangtze River that have established Economic Police teams, and all of these were approved by their respective bureaus."

"Our situation in Binjiang is different."

"There's nothing different, Secretary Miao. If we don't address this promptly, I will have to approach Binjiang City Bureau. If the City Bureau does not withdraw the relevant documents, I will have to report this to our superiors."

Director He paused and then said with a deep meaning, "As the head of Changhang Binjiang Police Station, I have 'the responsibility to defend my territory.' If the Binjiang City Bureau insists on not withdrawing the relevant documents, then it will have to be coordinated by our joint superior."

There's only one joint superior between Changhang Police and Local Police, which is the Ministry of Police.

Secretary Miao realized that Director He was very determined and also very clear that Director Chen from Binjiang City Bureau would not possibly escalate this matter to the Ministry of Police for such a minor issue, so he said indistinctly, "I'm not very clear on this aspect, I'll go back and let them study it."

Han Yu quickly and quietly slipped out of the meeting room, thinking to himself that Director He had won again, prevailing because Secretary Miao had forgotten that the ten kilometers of shoreline in the Port District were theoretically under the jurisdiction of Changhang Bureau.

This involves a very serious matter of jurisdiction; Director He cannot back down, and neither can the leaders of Changhang Police; even if it means causing a rift and escalating it to the Ministry of Police, they must make things clear.

Otherwise, with so many ports along the Yangtze River, if one follows suit, then what's the point of having Changhang Police?