Xister Kingdom Spy Operation II
Before the operation began, everyone gathered together in a small tavern that the action team had bought.
Inside the tavern at night, the team leader was explaining the operation plan to his members, "... The entire operation plan has now been explained to you."
The objective of this operation was to acquire a Power Machine from an Inland River Patrol Boat that was more powerful and advanced than the low-powered Steam Engine and Steam Traction Engine we had purchased.
If we can successfully bring it back to China, it will greatly improve our shipbuilding technology. This is of great significance, so our mission must succeed.
Once the deed is done, His Majesty the King and His Prince will certainly not be stingy with rewards!
Okay, if you have any questions, you can ask. But once the operation officially begins, everyone needs to enter Silence State, concealing their words, thoughts, and themselves!
No sooner had the words been spoken than someone asked, "Captain, how are we going to take such a large Steam Engine with us?"
According to the initial rendezvous plan, we all arrived in Northwind City through various channels, with only a few horses at most, and no means of transportation.
Even if we had a means of transport, how could we possibly evade the checks and patrols of the Vela Nobles and military checkpoints along the way to carry something so large?
"You don't need to worry about that. This time, the task force specially purchased several carriages in Northwind City for this operation."
This Steam Engine was designed for small boats on inland waterways; it could be transported by a horse-drawn carriage, though it would need to be disguised.
The reason we prepared multiple carriages was so that other carriages could be disguised as Steam Engine- powered carriages to leave this place and attract the enemy's pursuit.
This way, the horse-drawn carriage carrying the Steam Engine could leave smoothly, and we also took care of the checkpoints along the way.
After obtaining the Steam Engine, everyone except the group that departed with the carriage will disband and continue operating under their disguised identities until we return to the kingdom. I will then host a welcome-back dinner for everyone."
After listening to the team leader's words, everyone understood that the action plan was sound and had taken all aspects into account.
With everything prepared, the plan to steal the Steam Engine officially began.
The initial operations went exceptionally smoothly, which may be related to their prior preparations.
The task force successfully made contact with the mole inside the Workshop and immediately disguised the Steam Engine as other goods to be transported out of the Workshop.
Then, one of the carriages arranged by the action team loaded it up and immediately left Northwind City. The other carriages followed this carriage out of the city, and after leaving the city, all the carriages went their separate ways.
After the carriage left the city, the entire action team broke up into smaller groups. The middle-aged man disguised as a fur trader did not leave with the evacuation team. As planned, he continued to operate within Northwind City disguised as a fur trader.
Over the next few days, the man inquired about cowhide prices at various markets throughout the city, just like any other fur trader.
After pretending that he was not satisfied with the price, he set off for Woodfort City. This time, he did not take a carriage, but instead chose to take a train.
The railway from Northwind City to Woodfort City is now officially operational. For just one Silver Coin, you can take the train from Northwind City to Woodfort City in just two days, which is much faster than traveling by carriage or waterway.
Although train tickets are still relatively expensive, for those who have the money and want to get to Woodfort City quickly and easily, taking the train is still very cost-effective.