I'm a useless prince, so what if I know a little bit of chemistry?

Since he wants to recruit the Shen family, Lin Fan must make full preparations, and it would be best if he could recruit the Shen family under his command.

To this end, there must be a detailed investigation to try to take down the Shen family in one fell swoop.

Nian Gui sighed, looked at Lin Fan, and asked, "The Shen family is not simple. As the largest merchant family, although they are just merchants on the surface, they secretly have many warriors. Their strength should not be underestimated."

Lin Fan nodded.

Lin Fan didn't believe that a family could become the largest merchant family in the world without some background.

"It will be very difficult for you to recruit the Shen family."

Nian Gui looked in the direction of the imperial palace.

"Uncle, why didn't the emperor send a respected minister? Why did he let me, a prince without real power, go?" Lin Fan asked puzzledly.

Lin Fan had been thinking about it, and he just thought that Emperor Liang was posing a difficult problem for him.

"Hahaha, apart from being a prince, you have no other identity?" Nian Gui smiled, his eyes extremely serious.

"Don't forget, in addition to being a prince, you are also my nephew." Nian Gui patted Lin Fan on the shoulder.

Lin Fan understood everything at once. The head of the Nian family was Nian Gui and had no children, while the other family members did not have much say in the family.

Then, the Nian family is most likely Lin Fan’s.

Emperor Liang wants to use the power of the Nian family to recruit the Shen family.

After all, among all the civil and military officials in the court, apart from the old and noble ones, only Lin Fan has such qualifications and status.

It would be best if Nian Gui went in person, but due to Nian Gui's special status, it would be impossible for him to recruit the Shen family.

Then the most suitable task of recruiting fell on Lin Fan, who had a similar status.

To the imperial court, Lin Fan is a prince.

To the outside world, his identity is the eldest prince.

As far as the aristocratic family is concerned, Lin Fan is the nephew of Nian Gui and is most likely the heir to the Nian family and can represent the Nian family.

The combination of these two identities shows complete sincerity and there is no need to worry that the Shen family will not agree.

"I'm glad that you understand. Once you figure this out, it will be much easier to recruit the Shen family." Nian Gui nodded and said with relief.

"Uncle, this is just a guess. How can it mean that I am the representative of the Nian family?" Lin Fan was still a little confused.

"Hahaha, Faner, do you think it's a long journey for you to go to the Shen family alone? Do you think I will be at ease?" Nian Gui asked back.

Lin Fan understood that Emperor Liang had planned everything out. If it weren't for Nian Gui's reminder, Lin Fan would still be kept in the dark and would not know anything.

The emperor's mind is indeed so terrifying.

Previously, Lin Fan still had modern thinking and believed that the ancients were like this, but he himself had gained a lot more knowledge.

But now, Lin Fan understands that no one who can sit on the throne has it easy.

Perhaps some people are incompetent rulers, but they are also good at playing political games.

At this moment, Lin Fan put away all his contempt, and the slight sense of superiority in his heart was completely shattered.

If Lin Fan still maintains this mentality, fighting Lin Rui may not be a problem, but what about the counselors under Lin Rui?

"I understand. Since my uncle knows everything, why did he let me go to the Shen family?" Lin Fan looked at Nian Gui and asked puzzledly.

Nian Gui smiled and patted Lin Fan on the shoulder: "Daliang needs the Shen family, and the Nian family also needs an ally. Moreover, it is not enough for the Nian family to support you alone. We need more powerful helpers."

"What do you mean?" Lin Fan was surprised and asked.

"You are the eldest son. That position should have been yours. No one else can take it away." Nian Gui said calmly.

But Lin Fan sensed a hint of murderous intent in Nian Gui's tone.

"You can take the 500 people that Xiang Long mobilized before with you. They will be yours from now on. You will have a certain amount of capital." Nian Gui said happily.

"To mobilize them, all you need is the jade pendant your mother left you."

Lin Fan nodded and did not refuse.

The journey to Jiangnan is full of dangers. Without such a team to provide protection, Lin Fan would really be unsure.

"Okay, if anything else happens in the future, you'll have to handle it on your own." Nian Gui said helplessly.

"Uncle, you..."

"The envoys from the three countries outside the Great Wall have been chopped off. A war is about to break out, and I will have to lead the troops to fight. You must be more careful from now on."

After saying this, Nian Gui turned and left.

There were still many things in the army that needed him to deal with and arrange, so naturally he couldn't spend too much time talking to Lin Fan in detail.

Besides, my nephew is no longer stupid now. After some guidance, he should understand more or less.

Looking at Nian Gui's back, Lin Fan's thoughts were in turmoil.

I just feel it’s very messy, very chaotic.

……

The next day.

In the open space outside the city.

Lin Fan rode a chestnut horse. With the help of stirrups and saddle, it was not difficult for Lin Fan to ride.

In front of Lin Fan were five hundred heavy cavalry.

They were all wearing heavy armor, holding lances in their hands and sabers on their backs.

As long as they mount a horse and hold a spear, they become first-class heavy cavalry.

And when they dismounted, they were also first-class armored heavy infantry.

Such a configuration had never been heard of even in Daliang, but now they were all Lin Fan's personal soldiers.

"Everyone, I believe you all know me, so I won't introduce myself to you in detail." Lin Fan looked at the five hundred cavalrymen with great pride.

"Master! Master!"

The five hundred cavalrymen were all trained by the Nian family, so they called Lin Fan "Young Master".

"Now, we are going to Jiangnan, are you afraid?"

"Don't be afraid! I will die for you!"

Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction and shouted, "Let's go!"

A team of more than 500 people set off in a mighty manner.

In addition to the five hundred people, Lin Fan only brought Chun Fang and Xiang Long.

Xiang Long was riding a big black horse, an arm's length behind Lin Fan.

Behind Xiang Long was a carriage, in which sat Chun Fang and the soap that Lin Fan had brought.

After returning home last night, Lin Fan carefully studied the Shen family.

Only then did I realize that the Shen family's business was so extensive and large in scale.

The Shen family's business involves all aspects, from military equipment to street vendors, the Shen family can be found in almost every aspect.

Lin Fan was a little puzzled. The Shen family had such a profound background, but was still willing to be a merchant family?

With such assets and background, entering the imperial court would only cost a small amount of money, but they did not do so, which really made Lin Fan feel troubled.

Lin Fan didn't think too much about it. All the answers would definitely come to light when he arrived at the Shen family.

"My lord, once we pass the front, we will be out of the capital." Xiang Long rode over and said to Lin Fan.

Because Nian Gui returned to the capital, no bandits dared to show up around the capital, so the city was safe.

But if you leave the capital, it’s a whole different world.

"Well, I see."

Lin Fan was very calm, not the slightest bit panicked.

He knew that what he was going to face next would be a hundred times more difficult than dealing with a few bandits.

Xiang Long looked at the calm face in front of him, and seemed to remember Nian Gui on the battlefield.

No matter what storms or dangers the general faced, he always kept a calm expression.

But behind the calmness lies the blood and fear of countless enemies.