Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1106 - 9: Law Enforcement Boat Equipped with Twin-Barreled Machine Guns! (2)

Han Yu said enviously, "Master's wife has never been to the Capital or flown on a plane. He wants to take this opportunity to take her to the Capital to play. He's planning to take a boat to East Sea first, then fly from East Sea to the Capital. The Changhang Bureau has arranged everything for him, including round-trip tickets and where to stay in the Capital. He just needs to buy a ticket for Master's wife."

Han Xiangning was equally envious and sighed, "Master's wife lived with your master for so many years without truly enjoying life, but now she's starting to enjoy life with Uncle Ge."

"Yes, if my master knew about this, he would be very happy."

"Happy?"

"He was most worried about Master's wife before he passed away. Now that she's living well, he'd of course be happy."

Just then, the phone rang.

Han Yu glanced at the caller ID and quickly answered the call: "Director Xu, it's Han Yu here. What instructions do you have?"

The Deputy Director Xu of the Port Authority had enjoyed a high-profile celebration banquet this afternoon, even toasting the provincial leaders. Back at the office, he was still reeling from the event as he said, "Salted Fish, Director Huang is returning to Hanwu tomorrow morning, which is a rare occasion for him returning to Binjiang. Director Tang, Director Qi, and I talked about organizing an event tonight to see Director Huang off. Pengfei will be attending. Are you and Ningning available?"

Every department is celebrating, so if you want to have a meal, today might be overwhelming.

Thinking about the many disaster victims still living in makeshift shelters on the embankments, who don't even know how their future days will be, Han Yu politely declined, "Director Xu, I appreciate your kindness, but Ningning and I cannot attend tonight's event."

"Do you have plans?"

"Yes, I promised someone earlier."

"Alright, we can meet another time."

As soon as Han Yu hung up, Han Xiangning asked with a smile, "Who did you promise?"

"No one. I'm not going anywhere these days," Han Yu took a deep breath and pondered. "Our battalion had some achievements in flood relief and rescue, but we were already commended by the higher-ups. Everyone in the battalion has been recognized and rewarded; doing more of this doesn't make sense, it feels like the winner takes it all."

Normally, the same matter only needs to be commended once.

This time is different; there have already been several commendations, and there will be more to come. If one wants to attend all the commendation ceremonies, they might as well do nothing else for a month...

Han Xiangning also felt it was a bit excessive, and hugged his neck, saying, "Then let's not attend. Later, we'll pick up Han Han from the retirement home and take Han Han to the park for a good time."

"You go in and pick her up, I'll wait outside."

"Why?"

"If I go in, Director Wu of the retirement home might not let me go. He might even ask me to hold a meeting to report on the work to the old revolutionaries and commanders."

"Hahaha, that's quite possible!"

Just as Han Xiangning was laughing heartily, Han Yu's phone rang again.

Secretary Ye called to ask if he had time that evening, followed by calls from Director Wang of the Water Police Station, and then the border inspection station...

One call after another, all regarding the celebration banquets.

Han Yu kept politely declining, explaining until his mouth was dry.

Just when he thought he had refused everyone, Deputy Director Zeng called.

"Uncle Zeng, I told others that I have an event tonight, but to be honest with you, I want to spend time with Ningning and Han Han. I'm not going anywhere tonight, besides, I don't drink, so there's no point in going!"

"I understand, if you don't want to attend, don't attend."

"Thank you, Uncle Zeng."

"But there's something I'd like to hear your thoughts on; Director Zhou is right here with me, and we'd both like to know what you think."

"What is it?"

Han Yu instinctively sat up, and Han Xiangning quickly pulled up the light blanket to cover herself.

Deputy Director Zeng, unaware of what Han Yu was doing, exchanged a glance with Zhou Huixin, a member of the Binjiang City Police Department's Party Committee, and calmly said, "There's a situation you might not know about. At last month's national anti-smuggling conference, apart from prohibiting the military and law enforcement agencies from engaging in business, the higher-ups also decided to form an anti-smuggling police force."

"What's that got to do with me?"

"Of course it's related. Our customs officers only know how to inspect; they're not good at investigations. A few days ago, at a meeting with Jiangcheng Customs, the leadership there said if an anti-smuggling police force is formed, they would definitely need to transfer officers from the police."

"Uncle Zeng, you want to transfer me?"

"It's not just about transferring you. This is about creating something from nothing, and it might require transferring many comrades."

"Including Director Zhou?"

With a smile, Zhou Huixin took the phone from Deputy Director Zeng and said, "Salted Fish, I wasn't even aware of it initially. It wasn't until a few days ago that I found out it was Director Zeng's help that allowed me to continue working. If the higher-ups truly decide to form an anti-smuggling police force, I'll definitely be transferred to the customs."

Han Yu keenly understood the implication from his senior and former leaders, and quickly replied, "Director Zhou, I'm different from you; I'm with the Water Police, and I can't leave."

"Let Director Zeng explain it to you."

"Alright."

"Salted Fish, if the higher-ups decide to form an anti-smuggling police force and you're willing to transfer, I assure you it won't impact your current work."

"How could it not impact? Besides, in the anti-smuggling area, I'd only assist the Port Supervision like I do with your maritime anti-smuggling operations; my senior disciple is better than me at this, he's an experienced criminal police officer, and solving cases is his expertise!"

"I'm talking about maritime anti-smuggling."

"I don't quite understand, Uncle Zeng, can you be more specific?"

"Although the formation of the anti-smuggling police force hasn't been finalized yet, the General Administration has decided to equip us with an anti-smuggling boat."

When the conversation turned to law enforcement vessels, Han Yu immediately perked up, curiously asking, "What kind of anti-smuggling boat?"

Deputy Director Zeng, knowing Han Yu too well, couldn't help but laugh, "It has two levels, 49 meters long, 7.2 meters wide, a draft of 1.7 meters, weighs 205 tons, a speed of up to 30 knots, equipped with 14.7 mm double-barreled machine guns, a maximum range of 1,000 nautical miles, with the ability to sustain at sea for 7 days and nights, the most technologically advanced new type of boat in the country!"

Han Yu, more knowledgeable about ships than Deputy Director Zeng, said without thinking, "A 626 type?"

"You know it?"

"I've seen it in magazines, it's very sleek, looks like a warship!"

"Yes, it's a 626 type."

"Built by East Sea Shipyard's southern model, or Qingdao Shipyard's northern model?"

"Qingdao Shipyard's northern model."

"Has construction started? When will it be delivered?"

"It's under construction, and will be delivered by next August at the latest. The higher-ups are urging us to quickly form a team so we can build combat capability as soon as we receive the anti-smuggling boat."

Pausing meaningfully, Deputy Director Zeng said, "After the anti-smuggling boat is equipped, it's not only for anti-smuggling tasks at the Yangtze River estuary, but also the Yellow Sea, East Sea, and South Sea rotations! It might even handle other tasks assigned by superiors!"

The other tasks were undoubtedly for safeguarding national maritime rights.

Considering it was a small warship equipped with 14.7 mm double-barreled machine guns, Han Yu became more excited and couldn't help but ask, "Can I be the captain?"

"Central's determination to combat smuggling is enormous, with special funds allocated to place several orders for anti-smuggling boats simultaneously at both East Sea Shipyard and Qingdao Shipyard. Two such boats will be equipped for Jiangcheng Customs. Such an advanced law enforcement vessel wouldn't just combat smuggling on the river; it means if you are willing to transfer, you'll not only be the captain but command a maritime anti-smuggling fleet consisting of two anti-smuggling boats!"

The Binjiang Customs is under Jiangcheng Customs, meaning that one of the two boats equipped for Jiangcheng Customs is actually allocated to Binjiang Customs.

The small 001 is just a transition.

The large 001 is now a civilian vessel, Linghai spent so much money, it's meant to generate economic benefits for Linghai, and cannot be used for maritime law enforcement. Moreover, large 001 is a tugboat and too slow, with no weaponry, unsuitable for maritime law enforcement tasks.

With the opportunity to command a "fleet," Han Yu was extremely excited, grinning, "I'm definitely interested. The problem now is whether I can be transferred?"

"Don't worry about the job transfer. If flood relief was the top priority and a political task recently, then combating smuggling is now the top priority and political task! As long as you're willing to transfer, if our customs consult with the higher-ups, they'll surely agree. Not to mention, Director Chen wouldn't dare refuse, even the Provincial Police Department would have to support."