Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 1237 - 85: The National Security Team Is Looking for You!

Although Vice Director Gu couldn't actually manage the Water Anti-Smuggling Department, he was nominally part of the leadership overseeing it. Passing by Lang Mountain on his way back to the bureau, he naturally decided to drop by the Water Anti-Smuggling Department.

Wang Changjiang also wanted to discuss with Han Yu how to cooperate with the Water Anti-Smuggling Department in handling the first major case since the sub-bureau was established, so he tagged along to the Rescue Boat Battalion Camp.

Once there, he was taken aback.

This wasn't merely a site for police investigations but a genuine military camp!

All the Armed Police enhanced classes were present, conducting military training in the courtyard.

Military District Political Commissioner Chen and Navy Retirement Home Commissar Fang arrived and were in the office discussing the establishment ceremony for the Rescue Boat Team with Old Ge.

Director Feng had called yesterday saying the Navy Chief couldn't make it, and had fully entrusted the Navy East Sea Base Chief to come for the flag presentation.

Yang Jianbo, the military advisor of the Linghai Armed Forces Department and Camp Commander of the Linghai Reserve Camp, along with Boss Wang from the Changyu Shipbuilding Factory and Young Master Wu Heng from the Linghai Shipyard, also arrived. They greeted Han Yu with a smile: "Secretary Han, we're here to report our work. Are you busy?"

"What work do you have to report to me!"

"The blueprints for the Power Boat have been modified, take a look and see if they're okay, if there are no issues, we'll start the construction."

"So urgent?"

"Tomorrow afternoon, we need to report in Jiangcheng. The day after, early morning we head to the Capital for the awards ceremony—too many things to handle; the construction of the Power Boat can't be delayed anymore."

Getting to attend an awards ceremony in the Capital is already quite impressive; who gets to go several times?

The more Yang Jianbo thought about it, the more excited he became. He smiled and added, "Almost forgot, your brother-in-law is also heading to the Capital for the awards; he's coming to Binjiang on a high-speed ocean liner, and we'll go pick him up later at the Binjiang Passenger Terminal."

"My brother-in-law is going too!"

"The automated sandbag filling equipment he designed and manufactured won third prize in the All-Army Technological Progress awards, so of course he's going."

Vice Director Gu and Wang Changjiang were stunned, not knowing what to say amidst so many active military officers, police officers, and reserve officers, feeling quite awkward as they stood by.

Han Yu quickly turned around and said, "Director Gu, Director Wang, Old Director in Changhang Bureau's Criminal Investigation Department is in charge of the case. How about asking Director Jiang to accompany you upstairs?"

"Sure, you attend to your matters."

"Gentlemen, this way please." Jiang Xiaojun smiled slightly and invited the two upstairs.

At this moment, Armed Police Lieutenant Zhang Xiaojun ran over: "Secretary Han, we are all prepared, can we participate in tomorrow's operation?"

"Didn't the comrades just arrive yesterday? Shouldn't they rest first?"

"No need for rest."

"Alright, go find Director Jia, tomorrow's operation is under his charge."

"Yes!"

Vice Director Gu clearly heard this and curiously asked, "Director Jiang, do you have another operation tomorrow?"

Jiang Xiaojun accompanied them upstairs, smiling, "Salted Fish's junior, Xiao Yu, discovered someone selling 'Red Oil,' which is diesel smuggled from Hong Kong. Salted Fish decided to organize some comrades to stake out on the river tomorrow to see if they can catch them red-handed."

"A strong dragon cannot suppress the local tyrant."

Indeed, those words are true.

Having operated in the same place for over a decade, how could a group of newcomers compete with them!

Vice Director Gu momentarily found it difficult to continue speaking, and Wang Changjiang felt a bit conflicted inside but couldn't help asking, "Director Jiang, I heard you seized a smuggling vehicle?"

"Yes, this happened at the ferry terminal's security checkpoint. Salted Fish has already handed the case over to Customs."

"Does it not warrant criminal prosecution?"

"The management wasn't strict in past years, though that vehicle was smuggled, the traffic police have all the necessary documents. We could only hand it over to Customs."

"Do you have any other clues on hand?"

"There are quite a few clues, but they need to be investigated one by one."

...

Just as Jiang Xiaojun was discussing with Vice Director Gu and Director Wang how to investigate the case of electronic equipment, Han Yu came into the office with Guo Weitao and others, greeting Military District Political Commissioner Chen.

"Salted Fish, Director Feng contacted the East Sea Base Chief and asked if the Rescue Boat Team's establishment ceremony could be scheduled for next month on the second."

"Sure, we're ready anytime on our side."

"Then it's settled for that time." Old Ge handed over a handwritten agenda with a smile: "This is what Commissar Chen, Commissar Fang, and I just discussed, take a look to see if it works."

"The three of you are the leaders; if you say it works, it works."

"You're the Big Commander; you're the main character!"

"It's not about being the main character; I'm too busy to manage right now."

"Then we won't bother you; we'll start preparations."

Just as Old Ge finished speaking, Commissar Chen smiled at him and said: "Salted Fish, Jianbo is going to the Capital again for the awards. If you're not busy, you could go too."

"That's right, Secretary Han, you should be going." Yang Jianbo eagerly added.

"I'm not the Camp Commander; what would I do there?" Han Yu dreaded attending awards ceremonies, for it could mean having to drink alcohol.

Commissar Chen knew his apprehension about drinking and laughed, "Though you're not currently the camp commander of Linghai Reserve, you are a member of two research project groups and led the design and construction of the water plant on the water. You're listed on the award recipient list this time."

"Who reported it?"

"I did." Yang Jianbo smiled and said: "The water plant was designed by you, and when submitting the report, it couldn't have been done without you."

Han Yu was pleased, and couldn't help but ask with a smile: "So, I also received second prize in the All-Army Technological Progress awards?"

"Yes."

"Is there a cash prize?"

"Yes, I heard it's quite substantial."

"As long as there's a prize, going or not doesn't matter."

"You only care about the prize—this is an honor, right!" Commissar Chen jokingly scolded.

Han Yu said apologetically, "I don't lack honor right now, I just lack money. Don't laugh at me, ever since my salary was deposited into my bank account, I haven't had any pocket money."

Commissar Fang, already aware of his financial struggles, curiously asked, "Salted Fish, how much money do you have on you now?"

Han Yu instinctively touched his pocket and said with a bitter smile, "Only a little over forty bucks left. It's not that Ningning doesn't give me any, it's just that I haven't asked her. She wants to save up to pay off our debts. Once we've cleared our external debts, I'll have money."

Environment really can change a person.

A rookie full of vigor may only need three years of work experience, without anyone teaching them, to grasp the essence of the workplace and become a veteran.

But Salted Fish is different. He's been working for eleven years now and still remains true to his original intentions.

When it comes to money, he has access to a lot of funds!

The Rescue Boat Team has hundreds of thousands in the account, and the Water Fire Fighting Association has tens of thousands in membership fees.

The Water Anti-Smuggling Department has two books of accounts, two funds - one for training the anti-smuggling team and another for its investigative expenses.

Yet, like his mentor from years ago, he remains disciplined and never takes advantage of a single penny from the public funds.

He would rather be dirt poor than fail to pay for his meals.

Not only does he pay himself, but all the cadres and staff in the Water Anti-Smuggling Department must pay as well!

In his words, the meal fee might not be much, but paying or not paying makes a big difference. Not paying would breed the bad habit of free riders and even embezzlement among the staff.

Old Ge was secretly sighing when Han Yu's phone suddenly rang.

He looked at the caller ID and said it was Ningning calling, then promptly returned the call using the office phone.

"San'er, my brother-in-law is coming back today!"

"I know, Jianbo told me. He's here with President Wang and Wu Heng."

"Good. I don't have time. Could you please go to the terminal to pick him up later?"

"Sure, I'll go with Jianbo and the others."

Just as Han Yu hung up, Yang Jianbo smiled and said, "Secretary Han, you're so busy, you don't need to go. Just remember to join us for dinner at the Military District guesthouse tonight."

Han Yu curiously asked, "Dinner is at the guesthouse?"

Political Commissioner Chen laughed and said, "We're seeing everyone off tonight, Secretary Lu will also be there."

"If Secretary Lu is going, I won't be going."

"Why?"

"Having dinner with the big leaders is no fun, besides I don't even drink."

"..."

He actually doesn't give face to City Secretary W, not treating him like a superior!

Political Commissioner Chen didn't know what to say to him when his own phone rang again.

"Sorry, I need to take this call first."

"No problem, you go ahead."

Han Yu glanced at the incoming call display, hurriedly hung up, and called back using the landline.

"Political Commissioner Zhou called." Han Yu explained to everyone, and then Zhou Huixin's voice came from the receiver: "Salted Fish, did you send someone practicing Qi Gong to the reception and deportation station through the Chonggang Branch?"

"Yes, that's true, Commissar. If you hadn't reminded me, I would've forgotten. Is that guy causing trouble at the reception station?"

"Where are you right now?"

"I just returned from Yingchuan Port, now I'm in the camp."

"Are you finished on your side?"

"All done."

"Hurry to the City Bureau, the National Security Team wants to ask you about something."

"What does the National Security Team want to ask me about?" Han Yu asked with surprise.

Zhou Huixin was equally puzzled and said, "You ask me? Who can I ask? You head over first, and once you understand the situation, give me a call."

"Got it!"

Han Yu dared not delay for a moment, greeted a few seniors, then changed into civilian clothes and drove to the City Bureau.

Old Ge was taken aback, frowning and asking, "Why is the National Security Team looking for Salted Fish?"

The National Security Team is the abbreviation for the Domestic Security Team, which is specifically tasked with safeguarding national security and maintaining social and political stability, somewhat similar to national security.

Political Commissioner Chen was equally at a loss and pondered, "Maybe there's a case that needs Salted Fish's help in investigation, otherwise why would they look for him."

"Master Ge, Political Commissioner Chen, Secretary Han has such a strong political stance, he surely won't have any issues," Yang Jianbo whispered.

"Indeed, there's nothing to worry about."

Political Commissioner Chen snapped back, raised his arm to check his watch, and said, "Jianbo, Salted Fish's brother-in-law is almost at Binjiang. It's quite a distance from here to the passenger terminal, you all go and pick him up first."

"Understood!"

Just after Yang Jianbo and the others left, Political Commissioner Chen laughed and said, "Master Ge, you and Salted Fish sent Secretary Ye to the People's Hall; Secretary Ye got promoted. You led Yang Jianbo to the Beihu flood rescue, and Yang Jianbo is about to be promoted too."

Old Ge smiled and asked, "Really?"

"After the commendation ceremony, he'll be sent for training."

"And then?"

"Promoted to Deputy Regiment. If nothing unexpected happens, he will succeed Old Li as the Deputy Minister of Linghai Armed Forces Department."

"And what about Old Li?"

"Old Li also earned merits in flood relief and rescue, and will be put to good use. Liu Yusheng from Dongqi Armed Forces Department is about to retire, Old Li will be promoted to full regiment and transferred to Dongqi Armed Forces Minister."