"Just proceed with the inspection as usual,"
said Di Yelei after pondering for a moment.
Waiting until the subordinate had left, he then turned around and instructed several people, "Go immediately and find skilled watermen, with strong bodies, not afraid of the cold, to stand by. Also, prepare a few fast boats, ready to set sail at any time."
"Yes, Old Master Marquis!"
Upon receiving their orders, everyone hurriedly departed.
Only then did Di Yelei turn to summon Da Niu, "You go to the governmental office now and inform the Provincial Military Commissioner. Say this, 'Sisi has been kidnapped and is currently trapped on an unregistered cargo ship. Order him to deploy the navy immediately and completely block off both exits. If he dares let a single enemy slip through, I the Marquis will hold him accountable!'"
"What if... what if the Commissioner refuses to mobilize the navy? What should your servant do then?"
Da Niu hesitated.
"He refuses to act? That's easy to handle."
