Qin Mo frowned and stopped his enraged subordinates behind him. They had finally gotten the chance to have their boss present, and they acted recklessly, just like a teddy bear when its owner is around. They could openly criticize the other party and the owner wouldn't punish them, but would even praise them for being exceptionally brave.
"I heard that your Coast Guard has been quite arrogant these past few days, and I didn't believe it at first, but what I just saw has truly opened my eyes. Who gave you the audacity to... cause trouble on my territory?"
"Well……"
"Your Highness, this sea... is not your territory!"
"Does the sea right outside my door belong to you, if not me?
"Your Highness, you are mistaken! If this sea truly has a master, it is His Majesty the Emperor! Under heaven, all belongs to the King..."
"Take him down for me!"
Qin Mo watched as Deng Qing, with his neck stiffened, was about to proclaim the supremacy of imperial power. He waved his hand impatiently, and his pack of impatient wolfhounds rushed forward, howling. After a few rounds of tearing and biting, they dragged the drowning dogs back.
"Prince Heng, I am an official appointed by the imperial court. Are you showing contempt for the court?... Or are you plotting a rebellion?"
"Don't try to frame me. I was on a patrol boat, sailing in a straight line. You changed course illegally, causing a maritime accident. I rescued you and gave you proper treatment. And you still dare to slander me? What a bunch of fools!"
"...Your Highness, we don't need your treatment. The other officers from the Coast Guard will be here soon to relieve us. We can go back on our own!"
Qin Mo glanced at Deng Qing with disdain and said, "The Coast Guard ships won't be coming again, unless... they want to end up like you!"
"From now on, let the 'Steam Age' conduct sea trials in this area. If it encounters any Coast Guard vessels, test its performance on them and let them see... whose territory this sea really is!"
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