Binjiang Police Affairs

Zhou Huixin paused, and then said, "But we do not have enough police who understand water security in our bureau, especially finding a suitable chief for the Linghai Port division has really put us in a difficult position."

"It can't be that hard. Isn't it possible to select a capable comrade and let him learn while working? Besides, with Old Wang there, what is there to worry about the river security?"

"Director He, Salted Fish has participated in every flood and typhoon prevention effort, and city leaders have a deep impression of him. Even Director Chen thinks that Salted Fish is the best candidate for the division chief."

They actually wanted to poach him, so this is what the hidden agenda was about!

Before, Director He would have agreed without hesitating.

But times are different now, and without overthinking, Director He said, "Are you kidding? I am not letting Salted Fish go, even if I agreed, he wouldn't go back. A new ship is being built with a total investment of ten million. Do you think he can leave?"

This is a very realistic issue!

Salted Fish could leave for any reason, but cannot leave the ship.

Political Commissioner Wang felt that Zhou Huixin probably wouldn't succeed in poaching him, and as a mediator, he felt a bit embarrassed.

Zhou Huixin never fought uncertain battles. Before he spoke, he had already considered everything. Smiling at the two, he said, "Director He, there's something I forgot to report to you. When our city leaders were seeking approvals, the higher authorities had a strict rule about port construction."

"What strict rule?"

"New ports being constructed must establish firefighting forces and must have firefighting vessels."

"So what?"

"I spoke to the city leaders and the investors, and both the city leaders and the investors said that regulations must be implemented, and that after the port is built, tugs must be available. I know there are some gaps in funding for your new ship, so I mentioned it to the city leaders and the investors."

"What did the city leaders and investors say?" When it came to actual money, Director He immediately became interested.

Zhou Huixin smiled and said, "The city leaders and investors considered it and proposed two options. The first is to purchase the Fire and Towing Ship you are currently building. The second option is a joint construction, where we at Linghai Port would cover half of the construction costs."

Director He didn't expect Linghai to be so sincere and asked with a smile, "If you buy it from us, wouldn't all our efforts be wasted?"

"It wouldn't be a waste. The ship will still serve dual purposes. Usually, it will help cargo ships enter and exit the port, and if a ship fire occurs on the river, it will follow commands from the Changhang Bureau, Water Police Station, and Port Supervision Bureau to go to the site and fight the fire."

Seeing Director He looking thoughtful, Zhou Huixin struck while the iron was hot, "When the time comes, there can be two nameplates. When working at the port, it will be a tugboat from Linghai Port, when carrying out firefighting rescue missions, it will bear your division's nameplate as a firefighting rescue ship!"

Political Commissioner Wang laughed and couldn't help asking, "Who will pay the salaries of the pilot and the crew?"

"If the ship is sold to Linghai Port, certainly Linghai Port will pay the salaries of the pilot and the crew."

"Director He, it won't cost a penny, and you'll still have a ship and people. I think the first option is better than the second."

To recapture the capital, and having both a ship and crew, this deal is indeed very cost-effective.

Director He fell silent for a moment, then asked with a smile, "Director Zhou, are there any conditions attached?"

"Yes."

"What conditions?"

"Salted Fish returns as the chief of Linghai Port division."

Zhou Huixin smiled and emphasized again, "Actually, this isn't really a condition. After all, the new ship being built will serve dual purposes, and if he doesn't return, who will command the new ship on water law enforcement and firefighting rescue missions?"

Recapturing several million in capital, so much can be done!

Director He was somewhat tempted and thought for a moment then asked, "What level will your proposed Linghai Port division be?"

"A Deputy Director-level unit." This was the only shortcoming in Linghai Police Bureau, Zhou Huixin sighed inwardly and said helplessly, "Director He, you know the situation of our local police. It's already good that the city can give us a Deputy Director-level establishment."

Selling both the ship and the people to Linghai does not affect the division's work.

As for whether the division can achieve results in the future, there's no need to worry. After all, through this strict water crackdown, Changhang Bureau has formed an unbreakable 'alliance' with Water Police Station and Linghai Police Bureau. This year, they can work with Linghai Police Bureau, and in the future, Linghai Police Bureau can work with Changhang Bureau.

A few days ago, the shipyard manager called to say that the price of steel had gone up, and wanted the division to invest more, but where does the division have that much money?

Now selling would even result in a small profit, not selling would just be a money pit.

To sell or not to sell?

Such a big decision can't be made lightly, Director He said thoughtfully, "This is a big decision, I need to go back and have a meeting to discuss this, and I need to also seek Salted Fish's opinion."

Zhou Huixin stood up and while pouring wine for Director He, said with a smile, "Don't hurry, let's eat first."