Chapter 162: Someone Wants to Steal the Wardrobe

Xiao Moting's expression brightened, a surge of joy welling up in his chest.

"Take me there quickly."

Shennü Daren said that electricity is an important energy source.

But currently, only diesel generators can produce electricity, so power is precious.

As long as Beijiang has electricity, everyone can use Electric Lamps, take hot showers, irrigate farmland automatically, and use electricity to forge iron and refine steel...

The schoolhouse in the main camp was already packed with Northern Frontier Army soldiers.

Outside the building, several silver-glinting solar panels were set up, with wires connected to a lamp, the light shining brightly.

The soldiers were both curious and excited, crowding around the Electric Lamp and chattering away.

Han Fang was squatting beside the Electric Lamp, tinkering with the wiring.

Seeing Xiao Moting, he immediately moved to stand up and salute.

Xiao Moting stepped forward and held Han Fang steady.

"Teacher Han, you have worked hard."

"With Beijiang now powered, you have made a great contribution!"

Han Fang was flattered and overwhelmed.

"Prince, this is what a commoner should do! If not for your patronage, I would still be just an ordinary arithmetic teacher."

"Once I have installed all the solar panels, I will be able to provide electricity for all of Beijiang."

Xiao Moting nodded.

"Teacher Han, whatever reward you want, just ask! You may choose anything you like from the Warehouse..."

"In that case, I will not stand on ceremony." Han Fang rubbed his hands together, his upright face revealing a hint of shyness, "I would like a few boxes of Instant Noodles..."

Xiao Moting was taken aback.

Why ask for this stuff?

Han Fang looked quite embarrassed, "These Instant Noodles taste wonderful; I have never eaten such delicious food in my life, especially since Deputy General Xiao Dabao taught me a method of pairing the Instant Noodles with Ham Sausage—it is truly delicious."

Xiao Moting felt helpless.

He had originally intended to reward Han Fang heavily.

Shennü Daren said that Instant Noodles are very popular in the modern era; he had not expected them to be just as popular in ancient times!

Whether ancient or modern, it seems junk food is indeed the most popular!

"Very well, get Teacher Han three boxes of Instant Noodles and two boxes of Ham Sausage."

After rewarding Han Fang, Xiao Moting could not wait to tell Bai Wei the news that Beijiang was now powered.

Now he did not need the wardrobe; he simply wrote a note and sent it over with his intent.

As long as he wore the Jade Pendant on his person, he could send items to and from Bai Wei anytime, anywhere.

Before long, he received a reply from Bai Wei.

"Really? You installed the solar panels?"

"That's great. From now on, as long as there is enough electricity, Beijiang can use all kinds of modern electrical appliances."

"However, for the sake of safety, I will first buy a batch of surveillance cameras. You install them all over the main camp; they can prevent fire and theft, and you can check the movements in every part of the camp at any time."

"Surveillance equipment will constantly consume power. Tally up which places need cameras, and I will purchase them according to the quantity."

Xiao Moting immediately returned to his military tent, preparing to tally the locations for installing the surveillance cameras.

Just as he reached the entrance of the tent, he suddenly caught sight of a sneaky figure.

"Who is it?"

Xiao Moting's gaze turned cold, and he stepped forward.

The figure turned to flee, but Xiao Moting had practiced martial arts since childhood and was extremely agile; with a leap and a kick, he sent the person crashing to the ground.

"Ah!"

With a cry of pain, the figure fell to the ground.

The figure was wearing a Northern Frontier Army uniform, but the face was completely unfamiliar, filled with panic and confusion.

Xiao Moting's eyes narrowed!

The person was not from the Northern Frontier Army!

He drew his Long Sword with a *swish* and held it against the person's neck.

"Speak, who are you, and what are you trying to do?"

Qin Zhan immediately roared, "There are assassins!"

The surrounding Northern Frontier Army soldiers swarmed in.

The middle-aged man was extremely panicked, gasping for breath incessantly.

Suddenly!

His head tilted to the side, and a trace of black blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

"Dead?" Qin Zhan was startled, bending down to pry open the man's mouth, "Prince, he hid poison in his teeth and committed suicide by taking poison!"

Just then, a commotion erupted not far away!

Xiao Moting immediately rushed over.

In the crowd, Xiao Dabao looked like a crazed beast, sitting on top of someone, his hands tightly strangling the other person's throat, roaring loudly.

"Spit it out! Spit it out for me!"

The man's head tilted to the side, and he died.

On the open ground nearby, two other people were lying there, black blood also flowing from their mouths; they had already breathed their last.

Qin Zhan immediately asked, "Xiao Dabao, what is going on?!"

"They are thieves who snuck into the camp." Xiao Dabao's eyes widened in fury, his face looking terrifyingly grim, "After I discovered them trying to steal our wardrobe, they took poison and killed themselves!"

A flash of sternness instantly crossed Xiao Moting's handsome face!

To think they dared to come to the Northern Frontier Camp to steal a wardrobe!

"Men, seal the camp immediately! Investigate the thieves thoroughly!"

Just then, a fast horse galloped over.

The scout flipped off the horse and knelt on one knee.

"Prince, military intelligence sent from Yannan."

Xiao Moting's face darkened as he snatched the letter sealed with wax.

He tore open the letter, swept his eyes over it, and his expression turned even more grim and terrifying, while a chilling aura radiated from his entire body.

"Prince, is it a letter written by Yuan Canghai?" Qin Zhan asked cautiously.

Xiao Moting shook his head, his voice cold and sharp.

"It is a letter from the National Preceptor."

"The whereabouts of Xiao Liujin and the Northern Frontier Assault Team were leaked; they were captured by the Yuan Family Army, who had been lying in ambush, on the road to Yannan City."

"The National Preceptor demands that we use the wardrobe to exchange for the hostages."

Xiao Dabao was stunned, and once he regained his senses, he grew anxious.

"Liujin was captured? With his skills, how is that possible?"

Xiao Moting said in a deep voice.

"They were captured on their way to rescue Wu Da."

Qin Zhan looked incredulous, "How did the Yuan Family Army know we sent people to rescue Wu Da?"

"The fact that their whereabouts were leaked means that a spy planted by the National Preceptor has infiltrated the Northern Frontier Camp."

"What?" Qin Zhan's expression turned fierce as he suddenly drew the Long Sword from his waist, "To think there is a spy hiding in the Northern Frontier Camp; I will go investigate immediately."

"Wait!" Xiao Moting raised his hand to stop him, "Do not alert the enemy."

He glanced at the corpses on the ground.

"These few thieves were likely also sent by the National Preceptor."

Previously, Zhang Zhao was responsible for the camp's security, but now that he has led troops to the mine, and the camp has taken in tens of thousands of refugees, it is inevitable that defenses have slackened.

It was his carelessness!

Xiao Moting's expression was icy!

He knew that the matter of the wardrobe could not be kept hidden forever, but he had not expected the National Preceptor to receive news so quickly, and to actually attempt to steal the wardrobe right under his nose!

Xiao Moting ordered in a cold voice.

"Throw these thieves into the river. Also, keep the matter of the discovered spy a secret; not a single word is to be leaked."

After he finished speaking, he quickly wrote a note and sent it to Bai Wei.

Before long, Bai Wei replied.

"What, Liujin was captured? There are people in the camp who want to steal the wardrobe? What on earth is going on!"

The writing on the note was somewhat scrawled, clearly showing her urgency.

Xiao Moting's eyes darkened.

"Shennü Daren, it is Xiao Moting's mistake. Could you send the surveillance equipment as soon as possible? I want to catch all the spies hiding in the camp."

He must catch the spies first, or all military intelligence in the camp will continue to be leaked.

"How is Liujin's situation now?"

"He and one hundred members of the Northern Frontier Assault Team are being held by the Yuan Family Army. The National Preceptor told us to exchange the wardrobe for the hostages, or else he will kill one person every day."

"Alright, you stall the National Preceptor first; I will go buy the surveillance equipment immediately."