Commander Wang’s words indeed have a point, and there’s no room for humility here. Han Yu nodded in agreent.
Commander Wang pursued the details further, then curiously asked: "Wasn’t Captain Peng, who was temporarily managing you, supposed to be promoted to Deputy Division Commander? How did he transition into Mariti Bureau under Huang Yuanchang’s command?"
"He was supposed to be promoted to Deputy Division Commander and had already gone to study at the National Defense University. However, for so unknown reason, after returning from the studies, the superiors talked to him, intending to make him Deputy Chief of Staff of the division."
The Chief of Staff for the division is the Deputy Division Commander, while the Deputy Chief of Staff is a Regular Army position.
The position of Deputy Chief of Staff is generally reserved for cadres who cannot be promoted further.
Thinking about this, Commander Wang sighed: "The higher you go, the fewer positions there are, especially the hurdle from Regular Army to Deputy Division Commander, the competition is too fierce, and so many people are stuck at this point!"
Political Commissioner Chen agreed deeply: "This requires both ability and luck, and it seems Captain Peng’s luck wasn’t too good."
It’s hard for a Regular Army to be promoted to Deputy Division Commander.
It’s even harder for a Commander to be promoted to Deputy Army Level.
Han Yu couldn’t help but think about Deputy Chief of Staff Jiang, who would have to transition in two years at most, and after a mont of silence said: "Captain Peng’s transition is not bad; now he’s the Deputy Director of the Navigation Managent Office of the Yangtze River Mariti Bureau, enjoying the treatnt of a Standard Departnt Level cadre."
Political Commissioner Chen curiously asked: "What does the Navigation Managent Office manage?"
"It manages the navigation environnt of the jurisdiction, responsible for the demarcation, approval, and supervision of the waterway functions in navigation areas, restricted navigation areas, bridge areas, traffic control areas, anchorage areas, berthing areas, and safety operation areas. It’s a substantial office, with administrative approval rights, such as our Binjiang’s dedicated waterway for Yingchuan Port and Linghai Port, which are all approved by the Navigation Managent Office. Although they’re no longer under their jurisdiction, now they’re separated."
"They’re practically the Transportation Bureau on the river; the power isn’t small when you think about it."
"Commander Wang, Political Commissioner Chen, I almost forgot to report earlier, General Lu of the 105th Army and Deputy Chief of Staff Jiang are quite familiar with the ’Boss Officers’ of the Linghai Reserve Camp. More precisely, those ’Boss Officers’ made a deep impression on them during the logistics support work in flood rescue and relief. They want those ’Boss Officers’ to participate in the logistics support work of the Special Warfare Group during the Binjiang Sea Training."
You have opened "Linghai Hotel" in Jingjiang before.
The commanders of the 105th Army were regulars at the "Linghai Hotel" back in the day. How could they not be familiar with those ’Boss Officers’ responsible for operating the "Linghai Hotel"?
Commander Wang found it more amusing the more he thought about it, and readily agreed: "No problem, they are here for the Linghai Reserve Camp anyway. Even if the commander didn’t request this, we still need to gather all the camp’s officers and soldiers to assist with the sea training."
Political Commissioner Chen whispered: "Does the Rescue Boat Team participate?"
"The sea training only requires the Linghai Reserve Camp’s power boats, not big ships. The Rescue Boat Team only needs to send an instructor."
"Who?"
"Guo Weitao."
"Acrobat!"
"He’s not just an acrobat; his military skills are excellent, especially his specialized skills on water; even Xiao Yu admires them."
Commander Wang had a deep impression of Guo Weitao, lightly sighed: "I’m not looking down on Xiao Guo; I’m just saying Xiao Guo is a practitioner. He started training from age five, suffered countless hardships and injuries, and his kung fu has surpassed the realm of military skills. Such talent, yet it was overlooked by the Police Bureau. If it weren’t for you, he might still be a traffic police officer."
"The main issue was his low educational qualifications, but now he’s doing quite well. When I ca back yesterday, I called Ma Guan and Political Commissioner Zhou; Ma Guan said the 825 boat’s rotational battle task is ending soon. In the past six months, they have seized smuggled goods worth over 50 million and captured over 200 smugglers."
Han Yu paused, then continued: "Guo Weitao is the combat team leader; every ti he captures smugglers, he leads the charge, jumping onboard and climbing the sides. The General Administration of Customs and the Smuggling Cri Investigation Bureau have just awarded him a personal First-level rit. When they return, both the Binjiang Branch Office and the Jiangnan Smuggling Cri Investigation Bureau will celebrate his achievents."
"Xiao Guo earned a First-level rit!"
"Yes."
"Salted Fish, Xiao Guo’s achievent in earning a First-level rit brings you glory too."
Han Yu said, feeling embarrassed, "It’s not just Guo Weitao who earned rit; Jiang Shengqi and Xiao Gong also earned rits, even I, who did not participate in the rotational battle, got a third-level rit."
Commander Wang laughed, heartily saying: "This capable anti-smuggling team was built by you from scratch; despite not participating in the rotational battles, earning a third-level rit is well deserved!"
"Yes, there’s no need to be embarrassed." Political Commissioner Chen patted his arm, smiled, and said: "Don’t leave this afternoon, join us for dinner tonight, Commander Wang and I will celebrate your achievent."
"I can’t; I need to hurry back to the branch office. The superior said they’re letting Political Commissioner Jiang and Director Gu step down. Actually, it ans letting them go ho and wait for retirent. There will be a tea party at the bureau this afternoon, and we’ll set two tables tonight to give them a proper farewell."
"I almost forgot, you are now in bureau leadership. Since you have work, we won’t hold you back. Once you return after completing the ’escort captain’ mission, we’ll celebrate your achievent together!"
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