Binjiang Police Affairs
Chapter 106 - 94 Speak Candidly_2

Chapter 106: Chapter 94 Speak Candidly_2

"I should have reported my thoughts to you earlier."

Xu Sanye tapped the ash from his cigarette, speaking very seriously and sincerely, "Regarding that Deputy Town Mayor of Xin Hai Town, I indeed made things difficult for you, at least made it impossible for you to explain to Secretary Chen.

But my consideration at the time was, if we let that bastard off the hook, it would be principles and public support that we lose. On the other hand, dealing with him sternly and harshly could win the support of the masses and their trust in our police institutions."

This isn’t self-criticism; this is clearly self-promotion.

But then again, what is the role of the police? If the leaders say the word and we release someone, would the police still retain any prestige or deterrent power?

Director Yang took several deep breaths in succession and nodded slightly.

Secretary Li, however, rested his chin on his hands, deep in thought.

"Director Yang, besides the incident with that bastard from Xin Hai Town, the other issue is the sudden expenditure on modifying the law enforcement rescue boats and building dunships. Looking back now, as someone who grew up chanting the Three Main Rules of Discipline and the Eight Points for Attention, insisting that all confiscations should be turned over to the state, I did indeed commit the error of being unorganized and undisciplined. I would like to review this with you."

He’s actually admitting his mistakes!

Director Yang realized there must be a bigger "ambush" ahead because Xu Sanye would never admit his faults so openly unless it served a greater purpose. Director Yang braced himself, reminding himself not to get confused and dragged into this.

Master Ding also realized that Xu Sanye was laying a trap and once again looked towards Secretary Li.

Secretary Li couldn’t immediately figure out the reason and signaled Xu Sanye to continue.

"Director Yang said that from the day he arrived in Linghai, he has been one of the Linghai people, but I’m not the same, I was born and raised in Linghai. As a local Linghai person, as an officer of the Linghai Police Bureau, could I possibly not understand the importance of maintaining land security? Or fail to grasp the priority and urgency?"

Xu Sanye knocked on the table, his tone shifting, "But just because land security is more important, it doesn’t mean we should completely neglect water security. Secretary Li, Director Yang, do you have any idea how many individuals we have in Linghai now involved in water transport?"

Secretary Li asked with curiosity, "How many?"

"Last year there were nine hundred and thirty-two, and this year, according to an incomplete count, the number has already risen to one thousand four hundred and sixty-one."

Xu Sanye turned to look at Li Weiguo, reciting as if he knew it by heart, "Including shipping companies from the county and various towns, as well as the private fleets of all the companies throughout the county, there are now more than three thousand boats running on the river. If you include fishing boats and cargo ships that pass through our Linghai Waters, that number could be tens of thousands.

We didn’t use to manage the river’s security that much, always assuming that it was peaceful on the river, but the reality is, after this period of intensive shoreline patrols and water security inspections, the security situation on the river is far from optimistic and can even be described as shocking!"

Director Yang didn’t know about these issues and frowned slightly, "How serious is it?"

"Old Li, you were in charge of collating this information, please report to Secretary Li and Director Yang."

"Alright."

Li Weiguo steadied himself and spoke gravely, "Through inspections and interviews, at least six groups of water bandits have been found operating in our Linghai Waters, including those from other regions as well as locals. They are extremely arrogant, even daring to board and extort or even rob during broad daylight.

They were quick to engage in violent confrontations or threaten to burn boats, and the shipmen and fishermen dared not speak out. Just two months ago, three water bandits boarded a ship registered in Nanhe, robbed over four thousand yuan, injured the ship owner, and raped the ship owner’s wife right in front of him."

Secretary Li was greatly shocked.

Director Yang could hardly believe it was true, and instinctively asked, "Did the ship owner report the crime?"

"Do you think they dare to report it? Even if they did, where would they go to report it?"

Xu Sanye took over the conversation, speaking with heartfelt distress, "Old Li only talked about the river, but there are also problems with inland river security. Foreign ships don’t dare to make a fuss within Linghai’s jurisdiction; they have nothing to worry about when passing through the lock gates. From what they’ve reported, there are quite a few thugs and bullies at several docks along the Bailong River, including the docks in the county."

Director Yang stared at him and asked, "Do those thugs and bullies also extort money?"

"They mainly bully the market by forcing ship owners who need to load and unload goods at the docks to hire their movers. You can imagine how much they charge for their loading and unloading services, and if you don’t let them do it, they are quick to resort to violence."

"Is there any lead?"

"We’ve gathered dozens of them."

"What are your plans going forward?"

"Director Yang, what I wanted to express is the importance of maintaining security on the waters. We have to be vigilant both on land and water!"

Xu Sanye stubbed out his cigarette, returning to the original topic: "Scholar Yu wants to incorporate my Yanjiang Police Station, and I definitely won’t agree to it. But I must admit, we need to have a good relationship with the City Bureau; the achievements made by Linghai Police Bureau are ultimately also the City Bureau’s achievements."

Director Yang, somewhat unable to follow his rapid train of thought, asked, "So, what’s your plan?"

"Give him some face, let him put up a sign for the Binjiang Municipal Public Security Bureau Water Police Branch Linghai Water Police Team, and use this opportunity to also take in the Water Security Department. Have him and his subordinates participate in duty shifts to supplement the shortage of police force at my Yanjiang Police Station."

"Incorporate Scholar Yu, incorporate the Water Security Department!"

"If he can come over to incorporate us, why can’t I incorporate them? I’ve already talked to him about it, he also wants to make a difference, and we should give him a chance. If the bureau needs to apply for anything in the future, we can also ask for his assistance. After all, he’s the City Bureau’s top writer, and we can make use of this resource."

The Water Police Station’s Linghai Team... after all, is still Linghai’s.

Unable to help himself, Director Yang laughed, "If Director Zhong has no objections, this does indeed seem like a perfect solution."

"Let him handle the City Bureau side of things; after all, he’s always around the City Bureau leaders."

Xu Sanye smiled and then changed the subject: "Why is he so eager to come over and pick the peaches? It’s because my Yanjiang Police Station can achieve results! Next, we plan to collaborate extensively with Port Supervision, Customs, and Binjiang Port Police Station. The achievements will only grow in number and magnitude."

"I have confidence in you guys on that."

"But just having confidence isn’t enough, we also need people. Scholar Yu can only help with clerical work, duty shifts, and writing reports; counting on him to combat crime is out of the question."

"Sanye, you know the situation within the bureau..."

"Director Yang, don’t get me wrong, I understand the importance of land security, how could I possibly ask you for more people?"

"So, what do you have in mind?"

"I’ve heard that the bureau plans to upgrade the Criminal Investigation and Traffic Police teams to departments and that after becoming the Criminal Investigation Team, there will be several squads set up. Is this true?"

"Yes."

"Since that’s the case, we can perfectly complement each other."

"What do you mean?"

"Bailong Port has a large migrant population and complex security situation, the rate of criminal cases is almost as high as in Sanxing Town. We can set up a squad at Bailong Port. Once our Riverside enforcement base is ready, we’ll definitely have to do duty shifts there, and this place will be vacant. We can set up a Criminal Investigation squad here, covering the surrounding towns, and we won’t even need to look for office space."

I knew he’d have an ulterior motive after such a long speech. So, this was his plan.

Director Yang came to his senses and mused, "Originally, we intended to establish the Criminal Investigation Fourth Squad at the Four Factory. Since you have the space here, it’s not a bad idea to set it up here."

"Don’t worry, I’m not trying to become independent. I won’t undermine Wu Ren Guang or even incorporate my own people. The main issue is the shortage of police force. If the Criminal Investigation squad is based here, we can support each other in case of incidents. If we’re overwhelmed with criminal cases, we can hand them over to the Criminal Investigation squad."

"Let Xu Mingyuan be the squad leader, and Fang Zhiqiang the instructor, what do you think?"

"Director Yang, one is my apprentice, and the other is Old Li’s apprentice, it’s not appropriate for you to make them squad leader and instructor."

Although he had a hidden agenda, one point he made was valid.

Yanjiang Police Station is set to cooperate with Port Supervision, Customs, and Binjiang Port Police Station. The achievements of Yanjiang Police Station would contribute to the bureau’s accomplishments!

Since the discussion has come this far, and there is a proper plan to deal with the City Bureau’s cherry-picking, the bureau can’t just not make a gesture; it has to increase investment.

After weighing the options, Director Yang made a definitive decision, "There’s nothing inappropriate about it, the matter is settled. After Xu Mingyuan and Fang Zhiqiang finish investigating the money laundering case, we’ll have them take their posts."