At 1:27 in the morning, Binxun and Linggang Tow 001, which was towing two large wooden rafts, slowly sailed into the North Branch Channel under the escort of China Customs boats 823 and 825.

Normally, the Binxun would not dare to take the North Branch Channel.

The North Branch of the Yangtze River is severely silted up. The waterway department no longer maintains the North Branch channel. There is not even a navigation mark on the river. Freighters like the Binxun can easily run aground when entering the North Branch.

But now it is the flood season, and the water level of the Yangtze River is higher than usual. Binjiang Police 001, equipped with water depth detection equipment, came here to pilot the boat. Teacher Xia was relieved and happy to go home through the North Branch Channel, because there were too many ships in the main channel.

Especially in Wusongkou waters, waterways cross frequently and ship density is high. The daily ship traffic reaches 1,600 ships. On average, more than 500 yellow sand ships swarm into the Huangpu River on the tide every day.

Moreover, the ship traffic in the navigable waters of the East China Sea section of the Yangtze River is increasing at a rate of about 15% every year, of which large ships account for 60%. In particular, the container ships entering and leaving the deep-water channel of the Yangtze River Estuary have been increasing at a rate of 25% in the past three years.

Due to limited navigation resources, large and small ships can only sail in mixed formations. Large ships often waste a lot of precious time trying to avoid small boats traveling on the tide. On the other hand, some ships are not familiar with the routes and sail in disorder, causing the waters of the East China Sea section of the Yangtze River to become water traffic.

Accident-prone areas.

From January to September this year, 165 water traffic accidents occurred in the East China Sea section of the Yangtze River, with an average of one accident a day and a half!

If you don't bump into others, they will bump into you.

No matter how experienced the captain is, he is always on tenterhooks every time he enters or exits the Yangtze River.

There are only a few ships taking the North Branch Channel, and there are even fewer ships sailing on the North Branch at night. There is no need to worry about stranding, "ship jamming", or traffic accidents, so as long as you are a sailor, you can go north.

The branch channel will never follow the main channel to the south.

While Teacher Xia and the third officer on duty were lamenting why their superiors abandoned the North Branch Channel, Han Yu was sitting in the command cabin looking at the calculator and holding a walkie-talkie to talk to Chen Zikun who was piloting the ship ahead.

"What we salvaged is red pine. On average, each root is one meter thick in diameter. The quality is very good. Why is it only one thousand cubic meters?"

"I asked Zhang Er, and Zhang Er said that what you salvaged were logs." "What's wrong with the logs? Only logs can tell you how good you are! Being entrusted by others is a matter of loyalty."

Chen Zikun has done nothing else in recent years except helping Han Yu inquire about the lumber market.

He sat in the command cabin of Little 001, looked up at Lao Zhu, held up the walkie-talkie and said with a smile: "Brother, no one is building such tall palaces now. Even if they build palaces and temples, they will not use pine wood as pillars. Who can

I would buy logs that are so thick.”

"What do you mean?" Han Yu asked.

"Zhang Er and the others need to process the logs when they buy them back. As long as they are processed, they will incur expenses. Besides, the 730 cubic meters you told me when you came back last time is the volume of the wood. If someone buys processing cubes or plates, there will be losses.

, so the unit of calculation is volume.”

Afraid that Han Yu wouldn't understand, Chen Zikun emphasized: "If you have time, you can go to Zhangjiagang and you will know. The big bosses in the timber business rarely import logs now, but mainly import processed timber."

It was not easy to salvage the wood from the sea and drag it back. Han Yu didn't want to sell it at a low price, so he used a calculator to calculate and asked: "How much does a good-quality red pine cost per unit on the market?"

"What does it mean to be good? There are only three types: special selection, unified goods and mixed goods. The special selection is 1,21 cubic meters." "I am the special selection!"

"Whether it's specially selected, you say it doesn't work, and you don't think about how long the wood you salvaged has been soaked in the sea. The loss will definitely be small when it is processed. Uncle Zhu and I went to several wood dealers, and only Zhang Er The offer given was the highest.”

"730 square meters, that's 730,000?"

"Zhang Er said it can only be calculated in 700 square meters."

"Why!"

"Your 730 cubic meters is an estimate, and it has been soaked in sea water, so the loss will not be small during processing."

Han Yu weighed it up and agreed: "Okay, it was picked up from the sea anyway, 700,000 is 700,000. Big 001 will not go to Binjiang with us and will go directly back to Linghai Port. We are only responsible for dragging the wood to Jianghaihe Port. , how to cross the lock, how to drag it into the Jianghai River, and how to drag it to his lumber factory dock is up to him."

Chen Zikun couldn't help but laugh and said: "It's not easy for Zhang Er to make some money. When we get to Linghai Port, I will use my little 001 to help drag the raft into the Jianghai River. I will help others save money if I can."

"also."

"I almost forgot, Zhang Er said that he can collect this batch of wood, and the money will be credited to your branch office by the end of the month at the latest, but you have to issue an invoice to him."

"We are a law enforcement agency, not a company. Where can we issue invoices to him?"

"Report to your bureau leader and ask your leader to find a solution." Chen Zikun paused and emphasized: "It is normal to require an invoice when purchasing goods. If there is no invoice, what will happen if the tax investigation is conducted?"

Han Yu said helplessly: "Okay, I'll go back and ask the leader of our bureau."

After confirming that the wood could be sold quickly and that he could earn hundreds of thousands, Han Yu felt extremely comfortable. He went to the bridge and went back to the crew cabin to sleep.

At 8:14 in the morning, the water formation arrived safely at Linghai Port.

The crew of the Linghai Port Tug Company boarded Big 001, and Captain Huang and other crew members participating in military exercises were transferred to Binxun so that they could go to Binjiang to attend the triumphal ceremony together.

The six power boats of the Linghai Reserve Battalion were also hoisted from the Binxun. The policemen of the Third Marine Police Brigade and the employees of Linghai Port helped to drive away first. Ma Jintao, Xiaoyu, Chen Jian and others all changed into reserve officer uniforms. , follow the boat to Binjiang.

Chen Zikun and Zhang Ping could only escort them here. With the help of Linghai Port employees, they tied two large wooden rafts to small 001s and dragged them into the Jianghai River to help with "door-to-door delivery."

The crews of boats 823 and 825 used to wear work clothes, but now all cadres have changed into police uniforms, and all employees have put on inspection uniforms with customs armbands, ready to be inspected by superiors.

According to the requirements of superiors, the Linghai Port Supervision Office and Changhang Branch Linghai Police Station arranged for Supervision 48 and Changjiang Public Security 110 to take over from Little 001 to escort the triumphant boat formation.

Red flags were waving, police lights were flashing, and we were swimming against the current.

The large and small ships passing by had never seen this formation before, and their speed was obviously not as fast as before. The captains and crew members all looked this way curiously.

10:35.

After more than two hours of sailing, the formation safely arrived at the dedicated pier of Binjiang Shipping College.

Secretary Lu, Vice Mayor Qin, Commander Wang of the Military Division, Political Commissar Chen, Commander Xia of Binjiang Reserve Regiment, Political Commissar Jiao, Secretary Linghai Qian, Minister Yang of the Ministry of Armed Forces, Secretary Ding of Chonggang District and Minister Gu of the Ministry of Armed Forces Binjiang

All the party, government and military leaders came.

The leaders of Jiangcheng Customs, Jiangnan Smuggling Crime Investigation Bureau, Binjiang Customs, and Binjiang Smuggling Crime Investigation Branch are all present.

Leaders from the Maritime Safety Administration, Maritime Affairs Bureau, Changsha Navigation Branch, Binjiang Shipping College, Binjiang Port Group Co., Ltd. and the Municipal Second People's Hospital also came.

The shore was crowded with people, and passionate march music echoed over the pier.

Han Yu waited for the training ship to berth, adjusted the uniforms of the naval reserve officers, led Qin Weiquan, Qian Shimin, Yang Jianbo and Li Mingsheng who did not go back with the fishing boat and other officers and soldiers who participated in the cross-sea landing exercise to line up ashore, then ran to the leaders and stood at attention

salute.

"Comrade Secretary, the Binjiang Militia Reserve Detachment has completed the exercise mission and has brought them all back with the consent of the superiors. Please give instructions!"

"Please take a moment."

"yes!"

With so many leaders on the dock, Secretary Lu has the highest position and the most real power. He is also the first secretary of the Binjiang Military Division. Of course Han Yu has to report to him.

Secretary Lu waited for Han Yu to give the order to take a break and returned to the queue. He strode to the front of the queue and said in a measured tone: "Hello, comrades."

"Hello, Chief!" "Comrades, thank you for your hard work!" "Serve the people!"

Most of the pre-appointed officers and soldiers participating in the exercise are retired soldiers, and they all know how to answer without Han Yu having to explain.

"Comrades, some time ago, Lee D-Hui openly deviated from the fundamental principle of one China and advocated the so-called "two-state theory", which completely exposed his arrogant ambition to separate Taiwan from Chinese territory!

This is a deliberate sabotage of the peaceful reunification of the motherland and a serious provocation to the entire Chinese people. This cross-sea combat exercise fully demonstrated our army's firm stance and strong determination to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and demonstrated our army's strong determination to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The powerful strength of the reunification of the motherland!"

Secretary Lu looked up at the crowd and changed the subject: "In order to resolutely safeguard the reunification of the motherland, our Binjiang Militia Reserve has worked hard to practice military skills in recent years and carried out scientific and technological training. The overall quality of our officers and soldiers has been rapidly improved. Strong ideological and political work has laid a solid foundation for the fight against war.

Deying provided a strong mental motivation, and the new equipment equipped based on actual conditions also quickly formed combat effectiveness.

Use me in the first battle, and you will win if you use me!

In the just-concluded sea-crossing combat exercise, the combat effectiveness and fine style of our Binjiang militia reserve force were tested, and they successfully completed the exercise tasks assigned by their superiors. Here, on behalf of the Binjiang Municipal Party Committee, the Municipal Government and the Binjiang Military Division

and the people of Binjiang, I would like to express my highest respect, warmest congratulations and heartfelt thanks to you...

A leader is a leader, and what he said is really good.

Everyone was excited, and Political Commissar Chen of the Military Division, who presided over the ceremony, announced that the second agenda was in progress.

Captain Liu of China Customs Boat 823, on behalf of all the crews of Boat 823 and Boat 825, ran forward to report the completion of receiving the anti-smuggling boat and assisting the maritime department in completing the peripheral security tasks of the actual military cross-sea combat exercise.

Commissioner Xu of Jiangcheng Customs in the customs system had the highest position. He raised his arms in return, asked all crew members to take a moment, and spoke enthusiastically, expressing his warmest congratulations to the comrades on their honorable return.

Immediately afterwards, Political Commissar Chen asked Commander Wang to read out the order of the Provincial Military Region to the Binjiang Militia Transport Brigade and the Third Company of the Linghai Reserve Battalion to be credited with third-class collective merit, and to be credited with third-class individual merit for Li Mingsheng, Yang Jianbo, Ma Jintao, Liang Xiaoyu and others.
Chapter completed!