Binjiang Police Affairs
Chapter 451 - 318: Give Them a Scare

Chapter 451: Chapter 318: Give Them a Scare

After paying for the long-distance phone charges to Four Factory Police Station, he continued calling his own station.

Unexpectedly, the leadership of the Yangtze River Navigation Administration planned to inspect the work in Binjiang, and it was very likely they would visit Bailong Port. To prepare for the senior officials’ inspection, the Port Supervision Bureau specially arranged for a floating crane to help with the rush repair of the "Old Antique."

A leader from Changhang Public Security Bureau was going to accompany them, and everyone from top to bottom at the bureau was preparing for the senior officials’ inspection.

Han Yu wasn’t very interested in the senior officials’ inspection. He was about to talk about collaborating with the Four Factory Police Station to investigate the fraudulent school when Liu Xinmin smiled bitterly and began to speak about the station’s plan to adjust the personnel at Bailong Port Police Station.

"So, you want me to take charge of the station’s work, but what about you?"

"The bureau is mobilizing me to join the Severe Punishment Task Force. I’ll have to retire sooner or later; I’m not planning to go. I want to retire early."

"Director He’s really burning with an intense fervor!"

"The man is here to reorganize the team and to carry out regularization and construction."

Liu Xinmin raised his head to look outside, then continued, "Actually, as for you, Director He originally had another plan. He planned to send you to the Ministry of Transport’s People’s Police School for further study, mentioning that you’ve never attended the police academy, or even participated in any short-term training within the system. Now, the Police School of the Ministry of Transport has junior college classes, and you are so young, it’s the perfect time to learn. They wanted you to go there for two years and get a junior college diploma. Political Commissioner Jiang mentioned you already have a junior college diploma in mechanical engineering and are taking part in self-study exams for the Public University’s major in police management. It’s very likely that you’d be unwilling to go, so the matter was not mentioned again."

Being sent to study for two years in a junior college seemingly aimed at nurturing him, but in reality, it was an attempt to kick him out.

Thinking about these things, Han Yu couldn’t help but laugh and say, "Political Commissioner Jiang really understands me, it’s a pity that I have to let down Director He’s good intentions."

"You can still laugh about it. No kidding, when are you guys coming back?"

"We can’t return for the time being."

"Are things not going smoothly?"

Han Yu quickly filled him in on the situation here and the plans moving forward.

Liu Xinmin was shocked, "Salted Fish, this is not like cracking down on scalpers back in the day. Handling a case in another jurisdiction, where the locals are protecting their own—it’s too difficult. It’s all too easy to shoot yourself in the foot!"

"I know, but no matter how hard it is, I have to bite down on this tough bone. We need to teach a lesson to the fraudulent schools here, to deter them from ever deceiving our children again. Also, this is an opportunity to make some money."

"Do you want to build a new ship?"

"One generation has its mission. My master’s mission is complete; now it’s my turn. Even if it means breaking the pot and selling iron, I have to build the new ship."

"They sent you to East Guang to help find the child because you didn’t report to the bureau for approval. You got criticized during the meeting at the branch two days ago. For such a big matter, you must report it immediately."

"Uncle Liu, were you criticized?"

"If I’m criticized, so be it. Who hasn’t been criticized at work? Besides, I’m about to retire. What do I have to fear from criticism?"

Liu Xinmin chuckled, then continued, "You should report to the bureau leaders immediately. If they agree, I’ll help you look after the house for a few more days. If they disagree, you must come back as soon as possible, and I will go home earlier to care for my grandchild."

"Okay, I’ll report to Political Commissioner Jiang at once."

"Why report to Political Commissioner Jiang? Aren’t you making it difficult for him? Report directly to Director He."

"Alright then."

"And remember to call Ningning after you’ve reported on the work."

"I know, I’ll hang up now."

Xiao Gong listened to the entire conversation by his side and couldn’t believe that the bureau chief would treat his senior like this, worrying for his senior.

Han Yu didn’t know what his junior brother was thinking. He paid for the phone charges again, then pulled out his address book to find and dial the bureau chief’s office number.

After waiting for about ten seconds, the call connected.

After exchanging pleasantries with the Director, he hastily began to report the situation.

For a Changhang Public Security Officer to run all the way to East Guang to help others find a child was one thing, but to seek to collaborate with the Linghai Police Bureau to open a case for investigation because the school only refunded half of the tuition was quite another—they wanted to carry out a cross-provincial crackdown.

Director He was dumbfounded for a while before recovering and asked in a composed manner, "Do you have evidence?"

"We have quite a few leads now, but evidence needs to be collected."

"Are you confident in the case?"

"Director He, with a case like this, sure investigations and research must be conducted first. As for how confident I am right now, I truly can’t say for sure."

"Investigating takes money, and expenses are so high in East Guang, it’s like spending money like water. Where does the case funding come from?"

"Reporting to Director He, I’ve communicated with Director Shi from the Four Factory Police Station at the Linghai Police Bureau. Funding is not an issue; he will find a way to solve it."

"So you’re determined to investigate?"

"They swindled and bluffed in our jurisdiction, and children have been deceived. I cannot ignore it."

The superiors were about to come for an inspection, and it was very possible they would visit Bailong Port.

Initially, the most important consideration was that the key responsible persons from Bailong Port Police Station and Water Firefighting Team must be present. Now thinking about it, it’s rather good that Salted Fish is not at Bailong Port. After all, he’s used to being "free and easy," acting on whatever comes to mind. If he were in Bailong Port, God only knows what he would say to the superiors.

As for investigating that fraudulent school, since the branch doesn’t have to reimburse the funds, even if something goes wrong, there is always the Linghai Police Bureau.

Local police are more professional in their business than industry police, and their management is much stricter than that of industry police. If Linghai Police Bureau isn’t afraid, there’s nothing to fear from the Changhang Bureau...

Director He weighed his options and said indifferently: "Since you insist on handling this, then cooperate with the Four Factory Police Station for the joint investigation. They have more experience in dealing with such cases than we do. During the investigation, if anything comes up, make sure to consult and report to the leaders of Linghai Police Bureau frequently."

"Yes!"

"Did you call Old Liu?"

"I did."

"So that means you already know about the staff adjustments at Bailong Port Police Station and the division of future work responsibilities."

"I know."

"Good to know. This is to let you stand on your own and take on responsibilities. First, investigate the current case, and once it’s closed, come back and take charge."

"Yes!"

There was no "common language" with the new chief. The call ended quickly after a few words.

He continued to pay for the calls, contacting his senior.

Then paid the phone bill again, and called Reporter Wang.

Reporter Wang, after understanding the situation, couldn’t help but laugh: "I thought you wouldn’t dare to contact me. I didn’t expect you to actually call."

"Uncle Wang, how could I possibly not dare to find you?"

"I’m currently in a legal battle with Yangtze River Shipping News, which is under the Yangtze River Marine Administration. Now that you’re part of the Changhang System too, getting too close to me is not good for you."

The uncle of a reporter on the other end of the phone was really formidable.

Not only had he been exposing issues everywhere in the past two years, but he was also involved in lawsuits everywhere, even in Hong Kong. Someone there published a book that not only plagiarized his content but also exaggerated and fabricated many so-called insider details.

Han Yu didn’t expect that he was also suing Yangtze River Shipping News. Curiously, he asked: "Uncle Wang, did Yangtze River Shipping News also infringe on your copyright?"

"The Three Gorges Project requires relocating people, right? And quite a few of them need to settle in Binjiang. I thought that was a news lead, so I took a lot of photos about the immigrants, including a group that was selected by Yangtze River Shipping News."

"Didn’t they pay you a royalty fee?"

"It’s not that they didn’t pay the fee, but the editor-in-chief actually submitted my photos for a contest claiming they were his works and even won a big prize. How could I just swallow the insult?"

"You must sue!"

"I already did. This lawsuit will take some time; it won’t be settled in three to five years."

Xiao Gong was dumbfounded listening, unable to believe someone dared to sue Yangtze River Shipping News.

Because the Yangtze River Shipping News is essentially the official newspaper of the Changhang System, one of the first things Director He did after taking office was to require every grassroots station and team to subscribe to Yangtze River Shipping News.

Just as he was thinking of reminding his senior not to go against the director, the senior had finished his call with Reporter Wang and was on the phone with Secretary Lu from Si Gang.

Once Old Lu understood the ins and outs of the matter, he pounded the table and said: "Xiao Han, your approach is very good, this is how work should be done. They dare to cheat money from Binjiang, and when we demand repayment for the miscellaneous fees, they must be shown some color!"

Han Yu apologized with an embarrassed expression: "Secretary Lu, let’s put aside the investigation for now. I’m more concerned about Deputy Battalion Commander Wu’s comrade-in-arms. He meant well by helping me out, but now he may be criticized by the leadership."

Old Lu was taken aback for a moment and then mused thoughtfully: "Military transfer officials don’t have much of a foundation to begin with. No matter where they are transferred to, they’re sidelined. The comrade from Ren Mountain is not only a military transfer official but also an outsider; his situation is going to be quite awkward from now on."

"So, I feel really uncomfortable about this, and I’m very sorry."

"Now that it’s come to this, just being sorry is pointless. The only solution is to hit them hard and not let go. Make it hurt for them. Remind them of the seriousness of the problem. If they think about Ren Mountain’s comrade being able to talk to you, the bad situation can turn into a good one."

"That’s exactly what I was thinking."

"So, what are you planning to do next to strike?"

He is the man in charge of Liangzhuang, with rich working experience.

Han Yu really needed Old Lu’s advice and quickly explained his thoughts in detail.

"Wang Xiangguang knows about it, and since he participated in a work-study program in our Si Gang, finding him to take the lead means you’ve chosen the right person. But just him alone is far from enough."

"Secretary Lu, you mean..."

"Now you’re with Changhang Public Security, aren’t you? You need to leverage your advantages. When it’s time to arrest people and stand off with the local government, give them a few fierce words. Tell them that if they don’t cooperate or support, the Changhang System will make sure their lack of cooperation gets well publicized."

"How do we publicize it?"

"Your jurisdiction is small, but you cover a long stretch of water. From Mountain City to East Sea, there are so many ports, docks, and passenger ships spread over two thousand kilometers. You can organize the local police and onboard police along the route to remind people not to be deceived, publicize it everywhere, every day, all the way from Mountain City to East Sea, making them famous to see if they are afraid!"

"Secretary Lu, I’m just a small Deputy Division Commander from Binjiang Branch, I can’t do that."

"I’m telling you to scare them."

This strategy could work. If the other side really took it seriously, they might be frightened, especially since the Yangtze River is indeed lengthy, and there are plenty of cities along its banks.

It’s said that dirty laundry should not be aired in public; no one wants to make a name for themselves that way.

More importantly, Reporter Wang could actually make their story hit the newspapers, and then if it’s mentioned again, maybe the parties would really believe it.

Han Yu was inwardly admiring the craftiness of experience, as Old Lu’s tone subtly changed: "Aren’t you going to Shenzhen for your investigation next? Our Liangzhuang Construction Station doesn’t have projects in the impoverished area of Gaozhou, but we do have them in the Shenzhen Special Zone. I’ll talk to President Wang, and let the project manager over there in Shenzhen take care of you. Once you arrive in Shenzhen, you won’t need to worry about transportation, dining, or accommodation."