Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1095 - 2: Good Things Take Time!

Deputy Mayor Shen glanced at his notebook and added, "Mayor Qin said that the Military Region Commander, Provincial Defense Command leaders, provincial Police Department leaders, Jiangnan Army Reserve Division leaders, and heads of relevant departments like the Port Supervision Bureau and Customs will all be present. Of course, the party and government leaders and Armed Forces Ministers of relevant districts and counties will also be notified to attend."

"Have we become one of the relevant districts and counties?"

"The main reason is that the passenger ship only stops at Binjiang Port; due to water depth and route issues, it can't reach Bailong Port. Moreover, quite a few officers and soldiers from the Provincial Military District, provincial Police Department, Jiangnan Army Reserve Division, and Binjiang Military District, as well as Binjiang Police Department, will be recognized for their outstanding performance in flood control and rescue. The relevant leaders want to take this opportunity to commend the officers and soldiers with exceptional achievements."

Is Binjiang trying to snatch the credit!

Mayor Qian felt a bit frustrated and asked in a low voice, "Secretary Ye, should we still hold our commendation ceremony?"

Secretary Ye wasn't too pleased either, but recalling the report from Deputy Mayor Shen two days ago, he smiled and said, "We'll postpone the commendation ceremony, but the welcome ceremony will proceed as planned."

"Postponed?"

"Beihu Province will hold its commendation ceremony in a while, and the Guangzhou Military Region and even the Central Military Commission will likely hold theirs next. I've heard that even the central Party organization and the national labor union plan to hold ceremonies. Good things come to those who wait; once the relevant superiors have finished their commendations, ours will be even more lively and celebratory."

The Linghai Reserve Camp has really shone this time!

It's no exaggeration to say they were the first of all the participating troops to support flood relief, and also the first to withdraw among all the troops participating in flood relief and rescue.

The first to withdraw might seem a bit abrupt, since many troops are still guarding the dikes to ensure the safety of the Yangtze River's main dike during the low water period. But there is a valid reason for the withdrawal.

Firstly, the Linghai Reserve Camp was "out of ammunition and food," and even if they didn't return, they could only be a "reserve force" in Jingzhou.

Secondly, the urgent need to return is to participate in anti-smuggling operations. If flood relief was the top priority before, then anti-smuggling is now the top priority!

More importantly, the Linghai Reserve Camp was ordered by the Central Military Commission to support flood control in Beihu, and their return also required the commission's approval.

This means that not only is the Central Military Commission aware of the Linghai Reserve Camp, but they also know why the camp is eager to return. The commendation that follows will certainly include the Linghai Reserve Camp. Waiting to commend them after the higher-ups will make it even more lively and joyous.

The group realized this and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

... 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Meanwhile, Han Yu piloted the Yangtze Police Boat 110 and approached the Jiang Han passenger ship docked at Jiujiang Port. He picked up Xu Mingyuan, Ma Jintao, Yao Lirong, and Xiao Yu, and followed the small motorboat from the Changhang Jiujiang Public Security Bureau to the breached dike section.

This trip wasn't to see how they sealed the breach, as it had already been seen many times on television news; it was to visit "cousins."

On the Yangtze, Xiao Yu is known as the "know-it-all."

There were two onboard police on the passenger ship who had attended training at Changhang Police Academy, and two new police officers at the Changhang Jiujiang Public Security Bureau were his students. He had already called ahead to inquire, and learned that Battalion 2 of Regiment 274 had participated in blocking the breach and was still in Jiujiang, not having returned to their station.

Since they were passing by and the passenger ship would stay for an hour, it was a good opportunity to visit, as they all came from the same roots.

The colleagues at the Changhang Jiujiang Public Security Bureau were very helpful. Not only did they help with inquiries, but they also provided a small motorboat to bring Han Yu and the others over, and arranged for police officers to pave the way on shore.

The two law enforcement boats slowly approached the shore, where several officers were greeting a Changhang police officer with raised hands.

Guan Zhenghao, while pulling Xu Mingyuan ashore, excitedly said, "Old Brother, the colleagues at the Changhang Police Bureau said you would come, but I couldn't believe it. I didn't expect you to really come!"

"Just passing by."

"Why did you withdraw so early?"

"We have a new task and need to hurry back."

Xu Mingyuan greeted the "cousins" including Instructor Chen Zhenhai, and after Han Yu and others climbed ashore, he smilingly introduced them.

Guan Zhenghao didn't expect the camp commander of the Linghai Reserve Camp to be so young and quickly stood at attention and saluted, "Hello, Camp Commander Han, welcome to our company for an inspection!"

"We're all one family, no need for such formalities."

Han Yu returned the salute and said emotionally, "Comrade Zhenghao, Director Chen, I saw you on TV, and I couldn't stop crying. If the honor flags hadn't been temporarily taken by inspectors, I would definitely give both to you, because you are more qualified to inherit the honors of the Red Saber Battalion than we are."

Guan Zhenghao was momentarily confused and hurriedly said, "Camp Commander Han, in flood control and rescue, you are more professional than we are. We saw you on the joint report from the Four Headquarters. You are quick and decisive in action, driving on land, navigating on water, and securing dikes. We are proud to have you as our old platoon leader and Old Brother!"

"Is it true?"

"True, if you don't believe me, ask the fellow units guarding and inspecting the dikes nearby. Our soldiers boast to them that the Linghai Reserve Camp is our Old Brother whenever they see someone."

"Well, we only know flood control and rescue, but as a reserve troop, we can't just stick to that; we need to know how to fight, too. So we need to humbly learn from you."

"Camp Commander Han, we should be the ones learning from you."

Afraid the Old Brothers might not believe, Guan Zhenghao smiled bitterly, "In fact, if you hadn't come to us today, we would have gone to find you in a while."

Ma Jintao couldn't resist asking, "To find us?"

Guan Zhenghao sighed gently, with a wry smile, "We've just received orders that after our regiment returns, it will be disbanded. The higher-ups have decided to only retain a portion of the officers and soldiers as seeds, and the regiment and battalion level agencies will be transferred to the Zhehai Provincial Military District. Like you, we will become a reserve unit afterwards."

This year, there are a lot of troops being disbanded and reorganized.

Han Yu could understand his feelings. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Will you form a reserve division based on your regiment, or will it directly be restructured into a reserve regiment?"

"Directly restructured into a reserve regiment."

"Where will the station be located?"

"In Wenzhou City, Zhehai Province. It will be called the Wenzhou Reserve Regiment. The higher-ups have talked to me about a promotion, making me a camp commander. I'll have no soldiers under me; how am I supposed to be a camp commander like that? I'll need to learn from you."

"We're also exploring, we can learn from each other." Han Yu took out a pen and paper, quickly wrote down contact information, and handed it to his "cousin" with a smile, "This is my phone number and our unit's number. Call us if you need anything, and feel free to visit our camp."

"Thank you, Camp Commander Han."

"No thanks needed, we're all in the same family."

"Our camp commander and instructor are in a meeting at the regimental command post. I've already arranged for someone to report at the regimental command post. Camp Commander Han, since we're family, don't rush off; stay for dinner. The camp commander and instructor will be very happy to see you."

"Maybe next time. We just came to check on you as we passed by; we need to leave soon."

"In such a hurry?"

"The main force is on the passenger ship, and it will depart shortly."

...

Since they are about to be restructured into a reserve force, there's no point in discussing who truly deserves the Red Saber Battalion honor anymore. Han Yu took a tour of their temporary camp, greeted the deputy company commander and several platoon leaders, and quickly returned to the Yangtze Police 110 with Yao Lirong's reminder.

He initially planned to return to the engineering fleet, but was stopped by Old Ge when dropping off Xu Mingyuan on the passenger ship.

"Uncle Ge, what's up?"

"It's work-related, not convenient to talk here, come upstairs with me."

"Work-related?"

"Master Xi instructed, he's waiting for a reply."

Already on the way back to Linghai, what could Master Xi be calling about? Could the flood be striking back, even though the father-in-law said there would be no rain for the next half-month?

Han Yu was puzzled but could only climb onto the passenger ship and follow Old Ge upstairs to the first-class cabin.