Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 439 - 308: Only One Squad Left_3

Director Tong had long been aware that the department intended to reform the Fire Brigade, but he had not expected such radical changes.

The new Director must have seen the accomplishments made by the Binjiang Port Main Fire Brigade, which had recently helped the Binjiang Fire Department put out three fires. It seemed the plan was to let someone else reap the rewards, unwilling to let Salted Fish grab too much of the spotlight.

Director Tong was worried that Han Yu might react badly, but Han Yu responded without hesitation, "Yes, I will resolutely obey the order and command."

"Good."

Director He was equally concerned that the man before him might prove difficult, as unlike other mid-level cadres, he had connections and even powerful backers; he could simply walk away if he chose to.

Seeing Salted Fish being so agreeable, Director He nodded in satisfaction and continued, "Comrade Salted Fish, your idea to raise funds to build a new boat is excellent, and Director Qian and I fully support it. But you know the situation of the branch; we can only support you spiritually."

Faced with the potential loss of two fire brigades, Han Yu was more concerned about building a new boat. He looked up and said, "Director He, Director Qian, could you grant me some preferential policies?"

"What kind of preferential policies?" Director He asked with a smile.

"The crackdown is supposed to go deeper, and I am about to take on the role of Deputy Director of the Bailong Port Police Station. Could you offer Bailong Port Police Station some favorable policies regarding the proportion of confiscated returns?"

"I spoke with your former leaders a few days ago, Director Peng and Political Commissioner Wang from the Water Police Station. It seems you had also asked them for favorable policies for the funds to repair the boat."

"Reporting to Director He, not only have I requested favorable policies from Director Peng and Political Commissioner Wang, but I also did so with Director Yang and Commissioner Ding when I was at Four Factory Police Station under the Linghai Police Bureau."

"No problem. The policies from the Police Bureau are available to you, after all, you’re doing it for work."

After discussing the important matters, they moved on to the details.

For instance, the Fire Brigade would revert to being an administrative unit. The Branch Captain and Political Commissioner would no longer directly manage the three squads; both the Fire Supervision Station and the fire brigade would become specialized units within the three Police Stations, with the brigade only responsible for operations, administrative approvals, and punishments.

In short, the branch was going to follow the superior’s unified deployment and the financial situation, to streamline and further streamline, aiming to reduce half of the cadres at the level of Director and Deputy Director within the next ten years.

Director Tong would soon step back from the front line, and neither Director He nor Director Qian had mentioned who would replace him as Branch Captain. It wasn’t appropriate for Director Tong and Han Yu to ask.

After the meeting, as they walked out of the branch compound, Director Tong couldn’t help but ask, "Salted Fish, why did you so readily agree when Director He planned to merge the Binjiang Port Main Fire Brigade into the Binjiang Port Police Station and take it out of your hands?"

"It might be more beneficial for the firefighting in the Port District and to be honest, I really can’t handle it all."

"Really?"

"Director Tong, the Water Police Station was established on the foundation of the original Yanjiang Police Station. My master not only helped Director Yu become the real director, but he also served on the party committee of the Water Police Station. Did he ever manage the Water Police Station’s business? The situation is similar now. Since Director He does not want me involved, I simply won’t be."

"You’re surprisingly philosophical about it."

"Ningning is pregnant, and I want to spend more time with her. Moreover, Director He is right. Xiao Yu has been transferred and Uncle Zhu is getting older. There are more people in Bailong Port than before, but the maritime law enforcement and rescue forces are not as strong as they used to be; it will take some time to properly train them."

Xu Sanye had once been focused on the security of the Yangtze River waterfront section, considering how to maintain the security on the river without concerning himself with power struggles.

Unexpectedly, seven years later, his disciple thought the same way.

Director Tong expressed his feelings, "People in Rugao want to transfer to Binjiang, and those in Binjiang Port Police Station want to move to the branch office. But you, you actually enjoy staying in Bailong Port."

"I grew up in Bailong Port. Staying in Bailong Port is like being at home."

Han Yu chuckled and then added, "Actually, this adjustment is quite good. Being Deputy Director of the Bailong Port Police Station, I can manage security again. As soon as I find any illegal activity, I can crack down hard. Once we have confiscated property, we will get a return. By then, we can save up money to build the boat."