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

Everyone remained silent, not because Zhang Guangzhi was wrong, but because what Zhang Guangzhi said was so right.

The capital of Daliang is at least a thousand miles away from Jiangnan. By the time the news reached Lin Fan, I don’t know how many people had gone there. How could those who wanted to attack Lin Fan not be prepared?

"My lord, we must be on guard. We don't have many people left." Zhang Guangzhi said.

If Lin Fan wants to return to Beijing, he must leave some men behind in Jiangnan. The factory in Heisei Mountain must also leave some men behind. Minus the dead soldiers in Pingyang City, Lin Fan will only have more than 200 soldiers available.

They were heavy cavalry, but there were only 200 of them, which was too few. If they really robbed and killed someone, it would be like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth.

"We can't go back to the capital now, and we can't come up with a plan to rescue the general. In my opinion, it's better to launch a surprise attack on the Huns. Who knows, it might work?" Chu Hu said carelessly.

"Fatty, is this your first day fighting a war? If you want to launch a surprise attack on an army of hundreds of thousands, it would be best if you take advantage of their low morale or when they are in a panic. Otherwise, how can you succeed in the surprise attack?" Xiang Long retorted unhappily.

Indeed, it is too difficult and risky to launch a successful surprise attack with an army of hundreds of thousands. They might be surrounded, and by then they would lose both the army and the wife.

"I'm just saying it. I'm not saying you must do it." Chu Hu said unconfidently.

Everyone fell silent again and began to think about how to break the impasse.

Lin Fan's eyes suddenly lit up, and he seemed to have an idea.

In this ignorant age, isn't it easy to create panic among hundreds of thousands of people?

When hundreds of thousands of people are in panic, send a small number of people to attack the enemy camp, and the army of 100,000 will be defeated.

And this is not Lin Fan's boasting. After all, with the example of Zhang Babai defeating Sun Shiwan, Feng Cheng is still confident that he can succeed.

"Got it. Go and call the head of the Shen family." Lin Fan said.

"Yes!" Chu Hu saw the joy on Lin Fan's face and knew that Lin Fan already had a plan, so he didn't waste any time and went to call Shen Tiancheng immediately.

"My Lord, do you have a plan?"

Zhang Guangzhi looked at Lin Fan and asked, his heart was filled with confusion. He had thought of all the possible solutions, but he had not yet thought of the strategy of breaking the siege and attacking the reinforcements. After all, Lin Fan had no military power and could not command the army to fight, which greatly restricted him.

And in such a short time, Lin Fan was able to think of a way to break the impasse?

Lin Fan smiled and said to Zhang Guangzhi, "Mr. Guangzhi, do you not believe me?"

Zhang Guangzhi shook his head and said with a wry smile: "It's not that I don't believe you, lord, but I want to know how you can break the impasse."

Lin Fan patted Zhang Guangzhi's shoulder gently and said, "Mr. Guangzhi, don't worry. I will keep you in suspense for a while. Then you will know my plan."

“Then I will wait for good news.” Zhang Guangzhi smiled. He was used to Lin Fan’s behavior of keeping people in suspense. He was not in a hurry. Anyway, he would know Lin Fan’s plan later.

Not long after, Chu Hu walked in with Shen Tiancheng, the head of the Shen family.

"My Lord, are you looking for me?" Shen Tiancheng asked doubtfully.

"Yes, you are the local boss here, and I want to ask you something." Lin Fan said to Shen Tiancheng.

"Your Majesty, please feel free to ask. I will tell you everything I know." Shen Tiancheng said.

"Where are the saltpeter and sulfur mines here?" Lin Fan asked.

"Saltpeter and sulfur? My Lord, are you going to make an elixir?" Shen Tiancheng asked with a puzzled look on his face, thinking that Lin Fan was going to make an elixir of immortality.

Lin Fan breathed a sigh of relief. He was worried that he couldn't find saltpeter and sulfur. Now that Shen Tiancheng knew about it, it would be easy to deal with. So Lin Fan said, "I need a large amount of saltpeter and sulfur. I wonder if Master Shen has any ideas?"

Shen Tiancheng smiled and assured: "It's not difficult at this time. In one hour, I will definitely let the Marquis see at least 500 kilograms each."

Lin Fan nodded. Five hundred kilograms was enough for the time being.

"Well, then 500 kilograms each. In addition, the saltpeter and sulfur must be in powder form." Lin Fan added.

"It's natural."

After Shen Tiancheng agreed, he arranged for people to prepare.

Chu was puzzled and asked, "Does the Marquis want to refine a pill that will make people indestructible after taking it?"

"It's not that Vajra-indestructible, but I can break the Vajra-indestructible ability." Lin Fan replied with a smile.

After figuring out how to break the impasse, Lin Fan's worries were relieved a lot. Now he just looked forward to completing it as soon as possible and then heading to the grassland camp to join Nian Gui.

"Chu Hu, take some brothers to burn charcoal. Burn several hundred kilograms of charcoal. Remember to grind it into powder." Lin Fan said to Chu Hu.

"Yes." Chu Hu didn't ask any more questions. After answering, he went to prepare.

More than an hour later, Shen Tiancheng walked in.

"My Lord, everything is ready." Shen Tiancheng said.

"Yeah, I'm doing pretty well." Lin Fan nodded approvingly.

"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave." Shen Tiancheng said.

Shen Tiancheng was very smart. He knew that Lin Fan was going to make another big move. He naturally would not stand aside and get in the way, so he offered to leave.

"Well, go ahead." Lin Fan nodded and signaled Shen Tiancheng to leave.

This matter is of great importance, so Lin Fan naturally would not let anyone else know.

Zhang Guangzhi frowned, walked to Lin Fan and asked, "My Lord, are you really going to make an elixir? Forgive me for being blunt, but the so-called elixirs are all scams, my Lord, please don't make the mistake!"

When Zhang Guangzhi saw that Lin Fan had saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal, he thought that Lin Fan was going to make an elixir. After all, these things were what alchemists used to make elixirs, so Zhang Guangzhi couldn't help but be suspicious.

Lin Fan smiled and didn't refute anything. After all, Zhang Guangzhi meant well, so Lin Fan naturally wouldn't say anything.

At this time Chu Hu shouted and ran into the house.

"My Lord, my Lord, everything is ready. We have burned nearly a thousand kilograms. Do you think it is enough?"

"One thousand kilograms is almost enough." Lin Fan nodded and said.

"My lord, are we going to set fire to the grassland?" Chu Hu asked.

"Don't talk nonsense. The Marquis has his own plans. You will know what the Marquis is going to do soon. Now you just shut up and watch." Xiang Long interrupted.

"That's right, you just watch. Xiang Long, send some people to fence off the yard. I want not even a mosquito to fly in." Lin Fan said to Xiang Long.

"Yes! We make sure not even a mosquito can fly in." Xiang Long responded and went out to prepare.

"My lord, what about me?" Chu Hu asked.

"Take your men to move these things into the study, and then you just watch the door and don't let anyone get close." Lin Fan said to Chu Hu.

"Yes!"

Lin Fan looked at Zhang Guangzhi again and said, "Mr. Guangzhi, I'm going to keep you in suspense again this time."