Binjiang Police Affairs-Chapter 385 - 272: Want to Sell for a Good Price

Chapter 385: Chapter 272: Want to Sell for a Good Price novelbuddy-cσ๓

"Hitting people is wrong in the first place!"

Shi Shengyong realized where the problem lay and dared not utter a word, his face flushed with embarrassment.

"As the Director, not only did you fail to lead by example and comply with the superior’s regulations concerning case handling, you didn’t even manage your subordinates properly. You’ve just uprooted the Four Factory Public Security Department, and right on the heels of that, your own people are drinking and singing with that bunch of security guards from the Four Factory Public Security Department, becoming sworn brothers."

"Li Shichang?"

"You were even planning to nominate him for Outstanding Police this morning."

"Political Commissioner, I... I truly didn’t know, I thought he was diligent in his work."

"What do you know? If you knew, you wouldn’t be sitting here."

Sun Jiawen knew the Police Chief was about to be transferred and did not want to critique Shi Shengyong, who had been working hard for nearly ten years, right before leaving. Considering that Shi Shengyong was his true old subordinate, he continued:

"You’ve always been reluctant to recognize Xu Sanye’s authority, always saying Xu Sanye lacks a strategic vision. If Xu Sanye were alive, if he was in charge of dealing with the Four Factory Public Security Department, he would never have let this mess happen."

Shi Shengyong couldn’t help but ask, "How would he handle it?"

Before Sun Jiawen could speak, Director Yang looked up and said, "He would first consider that stability is paramount, not disrupting the normal operations of Four Factory, nor allowing that bunch of security guards from the Four Factory Public Security Department to become a destabilizing factor."

"Did you hear that? That’s what is called strategic vision!"

Sun Jiawen took over the conversation, staring at him and said: "You, on the other hand, just uprooted them and then left it at that, not even assigning a police officer or an assistant officer to find out if Feng Biguo and his security guards might cause trouble behind the scenes."

With a pained expression, Shi Shengyong said, "Isn’t this a campaign against crime? There are several fugitives we need to catch."

"You’re trying to strike while the iron is hot and achieve something more, aren’t you? The home front is unstable, and you, as the Director, lead a team to make arrests. Comrade Shi Shengyong, you are a Director, not a regular officer. You can’t just care about charging into battle; you have to think more comprehensively."

"Political Commissioner, I was wrong; I will reflect on this."

"Really know what’s wrong?"

"I do."

"Good to hear. Go back and reflect properly, think seriously about how to carry out your work in the future, and how to properly fill the role of the Director!"

Just as they were talking, Secretary Zheng from the Disciplinary Committee arrived.

Director Yang looked up and said, "Old Zheng, Li Shichang is in the duty room downstairs; go and find out exactly what’s going on with that bunch of security from the Four Factory Public Security Department."

"Okay, I’ll go right now."

"The case is under investigation; remember to keep it confidential."

"I know."

Director Yang stood up and walked towards the command and dispatch room after watching Secretary Zheng leave.

Sun Jiawen knew that the Police Chief had something to say to him, so he stood up and said, "Someone has to stay at the station, you and Old Li lead the team back. Remember to keep confidential about what we just discussed. Regarding those security guards who intend to retaliate against you, the Criminal Investigation Team will pursue the investigation to the end."

"Understood!"

Shi Shengyong, feeling embarrassed, said, "Thank you, Director Yang, thank you, Political Commissioner."

"There’s no need to thank us. If you really want to show gratitude, you should thank Salted Fish and Xu Mingyuan. They’ve been ensuring your personal safety for over half a month, and especially today, they’ve been frozen to the bone. Signs suggest that the recently apprehended security guards have accomplices, and they might be preparing for arrests tomorrow morning."

"..."

The two men he liked the least had actually saved him, and the subordinate he trusted the most might have betrayed him. Shi Shengyong felt bitterly upset, so embarrassed he wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Sun Jiawen, knowing how his old subordinate must be feeling at this moment, patted his shoulder to show concern, then turned and pulled open the door to enter the command and dispatch room.

"Director Yang, thinking about Xu Sanye?"

"If he knew that the Water Police Squadron had been awarded a collective Second-class Merit by the Provincial Department, and that both Xiao Yu and Old Zhu had been awarded Third-level Merits, he would definitely be very pleased."

Sun Jiawen, like Director Yang, sat down at the command station, turned away the microphone, and looking down at the 001 moored beside the "antique," he sighed, "It’s truly not easy to lead a unit to such success."

Director Yang turned to look at a wall full of pennants and said softly, "Secretary Chen talked to me yesterday afternoon."

Sun Jiawen was taken aback and eagerly asked, "What did Secretary Chen say?"

"He hopes I can stay in Linghai, and he has recommended me to the superiors, but higher-ups have to consider their own reasons."

"So, you must leave?"

"It’s almost ten years since I came to Linghai; to be honest, I really don’t want to leave. But just because I’m reluctant doesn’t mean I can stay. In the workplace, we must obey the organization’s arrangements."

"Where to?"

"I don’t know yet, but a well-informed friend did call me, saying that the superiors intend to transfer me to the Binjiang Judicial Bureau to serve as Deputy Director."

A transfer from the position of District County Police Bureau Director to a City Justice Bureau Deputy Director is a lateral move.

But the Judicial Bureau doesn’t have much power and cannot be compared with the Police Bureau.

Just as Sun Jiawen was wondering what to say, Director Yang changed the subject: "Secretary Chen said that the City Bureau intends for Zhou Huixin from the Internal Security Brigade to become the Police Chief. The City Committee has already discussed this with our Linghai Municipal Committee, so there probably won’t be any surprises."

"I heard that Zhou Huixin was just criticized by Director Chen over the arms theft incident at the Four Factory Public Security Department. How could Director Chen possibly let him replace you!"

"Criticism doesn’t mean disapproval. Moreover, in the appointment and removal of the District County Police Bureau Directors, the City Bureau has a say, but the final decision rests with the City Committee."

Director Yang took out a cigarette, passed one to Sun Jiawen, and continued: "Shi Shengyong is actually very dedicated, a capable and willing worker. If Zhou Huixin really becomes the Police Chief, it’s hard to say whether he’ll hold some views regarding the Four Factory Public Security Department matter against Shi Shengyong."

Sun Jiawen lit up the cigarette, smiled bitterly, and said, "He’s really had some bad luck."

"Also, whether these two boats and the ’First Post of the Yangtze River’ signboard can be kept, or should I say, how long they can be retained—that’s something you need to think about now and be mentally prepared for."

"Director Yang, I’m just the Political Commissioner, not the Police Chief. What’s the use in me worrying about such big issues?"

"You are the Political Commissioner, and your opinion is very important."

"I want to keep them. Who wouldn’t want such exemplary units? But the bureau can’t afford them, so what opinion could I have?"

Old Ding left a deficit during his tenure at the Four Factory Police Station, which Xu Sanye helped to fill.

The deficit left by Yang Xihui was covered by Shi Shengyong and Salted Fish.

Who will fill the deficit left by the bureau?

Now we owe millions outside, and with the intensified crackdown campaign, paying to capture fugitives and fight drifting crime gangs, the expenses flow like water, and the hole will only get bigger.

Director Yang could imagine that no matter who becomes the Police Chief, as long as there is a unit willing to buy, the new Chief would not hesitate to sell the two boats left by Xu Sanye to Salted Fish to raise funds.

Thinking that these two boats are not only Xu Sanye’s political legacy, but also his own achievement as Police Chief, Director Yang felt quite uncomfortable.

But this wasn’t like a son selling his father’s field; it’s just that the bureau was severely lacking funds.

Moreover, after being transferred out, one should not meddle in the affairs that are no longer within their responsibilities; it’s not appropriate to inquire about the affairs of the Linghai Police Bureau.

Director Yang was silent for a long while, looking down at the brightly lit 001 and murmured, "Even if we sell, we must get a good price, not just give it away or quasi-give it away, especially not as a favor to the superior units."

Sun Jiawen hastily said, "Director Yang, rest assured, as long as I am the Political Commissioner, the fixed assets of the bureau will not be lost during my tenure."

"At least 600,000, not a penny less!"

"Director Yang, do you think the Changhang Bureau can afford that much?"

"Zhang Junyan can’t come up with so much money, but others can."

"Who?"

"The Port Supervision Bureau, they have money."

"Has the Port Supervision Bureau contacted you?"

"I’m about to be transferred, why would they come to me? They are waiting for me to leave before they talk to you."

"How do you know?"

"I have served as the Police Chief for nearly ten years; before coming to Linghai, I worked at the City Bureau for many years, and I still got some friends," Director Yang said with a smile, adding, "The Port Supervision Bureau is well-informed—they’re said to have already reached out to Zhou Huixin."

"The office director of the Port Supervision Bureau?"

"That person is now the Deputy Director, just got promoted."

"What did Zhou Huixin say?"

"He’s said to be very interested. After all, the first issue he’ll face after taking office will be funding. If the Port Supervision Bureau really wants to buy, it would be like timely assistance in the snow for him—he couldn’t ask for more."

Sun Jiawen continued to ask, "If the boats are sold, how will the personnel be arranged?"

Director Yang said with mixed feelings, "They are short of both boats and people, and since they know Salted Fish, Xiao Yu, and Zhu Baogen very well, I estimate they’ll want to buy the whole package, both boats and personnel."

"Xiao Yu and Zhu Baogen are easy to deal with, but what about Salted Fish? Does the Port Supervision Bureau want to transfer Salted Fish over?"

"They’ve always regarded Salted Fish as one of their own, and on top of that, Salted Fish has been really promising, even obtaining a pilot license, exactly the kind of talent they need. They’ve long wanted to poach him; wanting to transfer Salted Fish over is quite normal."

"Director Yang, if the Port Supervision Bureau really wants to transfer Salted Fish over, should we let him go or not?"

"I shouldn’t meddle in affairs that are not within my current role; don’t ask me about this."

"Aren’t you still here?"

"I might still physically be here, but they haven’t discussed these matters with me."

Sun Jiawen realized that Director Yang neither wanted to sell the boats nor let people go. To be exact, he didn’t want to sell boats or let people go during his tenure and thus stopped asking, extinguishing his cigarette butt with a wry smile: "Director Yang, you’re putting me and the future Chief on the grill."

Saying this out loud felt like passing the responsibility on.

Director Yang felt much lighter, patted Sun Jiawen on the arm, and said with a half-smile, "It’s not as exaggerated, and besides, as a leader, one has to face this or that issue. If you’re afraid of things, don’t be a leader."

"What about Xiao Yu’s clerical allocation?"

"Of course, it should be handled as normal and expedited."

Fearing that Sun Jiawen wouldn’t take it seriously, Director Yang emphasized: "This clerical allocation was secured by Secretary Wang who made great efforts and even involved Chairman Li who helped through the staffing office. It would be best if Xiao Yu doesn’t follow Salted Fish; even if she does, the position can be vacated, and later used to accommodate contract-based police who can’t become official."

The Chief was about to be transferred, yet he still thought about the several hardworking contract-based police in the bureau who had not been regularized for so many years.

Sun Jiawen was touched, thinking to himself he didn’t know what the new Chief would be like, but it’d be good if it was someone like Director Yang.

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