Chapter 174: Chain of Stratagems

Su Fengzhang's method was very simple, which was to use the gunpowder formula brought from modern times. It happened that Yunshan City had nothing else but many hot springs, and there was no shortage of accompanying sulfur.

With a few craftsmen, playing with saltpeter, charcoal and sulfur, even if Su Fengzhang remembered the specific proportions, it was not an easy task to quickly make gunpowder.

In fact, time was running out, and the gunpowder he finally made was of very average power, probably far inferior to the folk gunpowder he had in his previous life.

After the explosion, the solid wall only cracked slightly. The scene of flying debris that Su Fengzhang expected did not appear, but other people around him exclaimed in surprise.

Especially Prince Cheng. As a prince, even though there were many reasons why he did not participate in court affairs, he had some understanding of armaments. The Great Zhou actually had gunpowder, but the power of that gunpowder was far less than what he had in front of him.

Su Fengzhang went over to check it out, frowned and said, "It's not powerful enough, I just heard a sound."

Prince Cheng narrowed his eyes and said fairly, "Lord Su, your demands are too high."

Su Fengzhang gave a wry smile. He was accustomed to seeing incredibly powerful weapons. Even though the formula and proportions were correct, the current gunpowder wasn't nearly as powerful. That's why he felt so disappointed. "That's all we can do. We're running out of time."

If they have enough time, there is still room for improvement, but what they lack now is time.

Before this, the three of them had already discussed a plan. At this time, He Jun said excitedly: "Master Su, is the method you proposed really feasible? Will there be any problems along the way?"

Su Fengzhang shook his head, then nodded and explained, "There is no perfect plan in this world."

"These gunpowders are easily affected by moisture and can explode easily when heated. Fortunately, it's winter now, so the problem isn't too serious."

"As the two princes have just seen, the actual power of this gunpowder is average. It is unreliable to rely on it to kill the enemy, so we have to find another way."

Prince Cheng was decisive and said with a smile, "In that case, Lord Su, you should bring your men and horses with me to Yunzhou."

"Okay, we will attack the Huns from behind and catch them off guard." He Jun laughed. He had been feeling very frustrated during this period. When he was in the capital, He Jun was a person who would not suffer any loss. Who would have thought that he would feel so frustrated when he was outside.

"No, you can't go with us." said Prince Cheng.

Su Fengzhang quickly said, "Your Highness, are you going to take this risk yourself? Why don't I go with Prince Xi?"

He Jun also said: "Why don't you let me go, A Fang, you don't trust me?"

Prince Cheng shook his head and said, "How could I not trust you? This matter may seem dangerous, but it is not. On the other hand, Ah Jun, I have something for you to do, and it is particularly important."

He Jun still frowned. Prince Cheng whispered something in his ear. He Jun frowned and said, "A Fang, if you go to Yunzhou in person, Meng Jiangjun will be more trustworthy. Let's switch."

Prince Cheng shook his head and said, "If I go, the Fourth Prince will naturally know."

He Jun wanted to say something else, but Prince Cheng had already made up his mind: "Okay, it's settled."

"When the Xianbei are in chaos, will you still worry about not having the chance to fight and kill the enemy while following Meng Jiangjun?" said Prince Cheng.

He Jun thought so too, and just glanced at Su Fengzhang next to him. He felt that they might have lived and died together in Yunshan, and the relationship between these two people was a little too close.

"Okay then." He Jun finally agreed, thinking that Su Fengzhang was a talented person, and it was understandable that Prince Cheng was kind to him. After all, not everyone could make gunpowder in just a few days.

That night, two teams rushed out of Yunshan City at lightning speed. One team went directly to Yunzhou City through the pipeline, while the other team took a detour through a small road, bypassing the Yunzhou battlefield and quietly approaching the rear of the Xianbei people.

One team traveled light, while the other team carried a lot of stuff. Others didn't know at the moment, but it was these seemingly simple things that became the turning point of this war.

On the city wall of Yunzhou, the flags of the Great Zhou fluttered in the wind. After a fierce battle, the robes of countless soldiers had been stained red with blood. Although the thundering drums had stopped, the war was still going on.

The ground outside the city walls was littered with corpses, and the situation inside the walls was not much better, with corpses that had not been collected being seen everywhere.

The cruelty of the war can be seen from this. Yunzhou City has not been broken yet, but it is already devastated and the cries of the people can be heard everywhere.

Meng Kun stood upright on the top of the city wall. A round of attack by the Xianbei people had just stopped. There was still a bloody smell in the air. It was hard to tell whether it was from the soldiers of the Great Zhou or the Xianbei barbarians, but it smelled equally bad.

There was a sound of footsteps behind him. Meng Kun frowned and turned around to see his deputy general coming hurriedly.

"What's the matter?" General Meng asked, his voice was indeed so rough and unpleasant.

The deputy general quickly said, "General, the Fourth Prince invites you."

A hint of irony flashed in Meng Kun's eyes. After returning alive, the Fourth Prince had learned his lesson and knew to protect himself first. Now he no longer mentioned going to the front line, but he was still just as annoying.

"Tell him that the battle situation is intense and I cannot leave." Meng Kun said coldly.

The deputy general frowned and whispered, "General, since the Fourth Prince has returned, then the two princes in front of the Xianbei formation must be fakes. The Zhenbei Army doesn't need to make any more assumptions. Why are they still defending the city?"

"Leave the city? How to leave and from where?" Meng Kun asked back.

The deputy general hesitated, then said in a rather persuasive tone, "I understand what the general means, but I'm worried that the Fourth Prince and Lord Song might lose their patience."

"Two frightened people, even if they can't hold back their temper, do they dare to take people out?" It's not that Meng Kun looks down on Song Wei, this man has already worn away his military spirit in the capital.

Seeing that Meng Kun had made up his mind, the deputy general didn't dare to say anything more and went back to report to the Fourth Prince.

Meng Kun's eyes were full of coldness as he stared at the vaguely visible Xianbei tent with a fierce look. How could he stay in the city and not leave, just waiting for a perfect opportunity?

Before seizing the opportunity, Meng Kun would never let the people of Zhenbei Army die in vain. Every soldier here was trained by him, and they must not die in vain.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps came from behind him. Meng Kun couldn't help but frowning. His patience with the Fourth Prince had reached its limit, and he was still vaguely worried about the Fifth Prince.

Unexpectedly, when he turned around, he saw a familiar face and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Prince Xi!"

"General Meng!" He Jun bowed and saluted.

Meng Kun's expression changed slightly. Compared to the Fourth Prince, He Jun and the Fifth Prince were more like his juniors.

"Prince Xi is here, is he Prince Cheng?"

He Jun shook his head and said, "General Meng, can you please excuse me for a moment?"

Despite this, Meng Kun was relieved. If something happened to Prince Cheng, Prince Xi would definitely not remain indifferent.

Sure enough, after avoiding the crowd, He Jun whispered, "Prince Cheng is safe and sound, and he and Lord Su are leading people to the rear of the Xianbei. They are expected to arrive in three days."

"This... why is Prince Cheng taking such a risk?" Meng Kun asked in surprise. Prince Cheng had no troops at his disposal, so if he went over there, wouldn't he be throwing a meat bun at a dog just like the Fourth Prince did in the past?

He Jun whispered a few words in his ear quickly. Meng Kun's eyes were unpredictable, and finally he frowned in worry: "Can this plan really work? If it doesn't work, the prince will be in danger."

He Jun patted his chest and said, "It will definitely work."

Meng Kun sighed slightly and said, "If that's the case, this general will definitely divert the Xianbei's attention and never let them discover that there are people behind them."

As long as Meng Kun shows any unusual movement, the Xianbei people will probably not have the extra energy to take care of other things. In this way, the actions of Prince Cheng and Su Fengzhang will be smoother.

He Jun nodded and said, "Thank you very much, General Meng."

Meng Kun smiled and said, "If this plan works, Prince Cheng will have saved the lives of countless Zhenbei soldiers."

He Jun was very confident in Prince Cheng and said, "Before that, I have one more thing I need to ask General Meng for help with."

Meng Kun looked at He Jun, who made the number four gesture. "I believe General Meng must have had his suspicions long ago. Although the Fourth Prince is extremely hypocritical, he is not a reckless and impatient person. He has always valued his life. Why did he rashly go to the battlefield this time and was captured by the Xianbei? This matter is truly bizarre."

Meng Kun narrowed his eyes, but his gaze became sharper: "What does Prince Xi mean?"

"If there are people collaborating with the enemy in Yunzhou City, I don't think you, General Meng, will be able to rest easy, right?" He Jun asked.

Meng Kun was naturally uneasy, but he was unsure of what He Jun was planning. "But from what I've seen from the Fourth Prince, it seems he doesn't intend to pursue the matter further."

He Jun laughed heartily, shook his head, and said, "Meng Jiangjun, I know the Fourth Prince better than you. He's not pursuing the matter now because he's afraid it will affect his control, which would make it even harder to explain when he returns to the capital."

"But he doesn't know that unless this person is caught, his crime will never be cleared."

"The previous incident not only caused the Great Zhou to lose face, but also killed countless soldiers of the Northern Zhen Army. Even if he is the most beloved prince of my father, this matter cannot be brushed aside lightly."

"That's why the Fourth Prince is more cooperative with us, Master Meng. Don't you agree?"

Meng Kun suddenly thought of a possibility. A look of shock flashed across his face. He frowned and said, "Are you going to deal with Song Wei? This, Lord Song is His Majesty's confidant!"

"The Fourth Prince is His Majesty's most beloved prince, and Concubine Xu is also His Majesty's most beloved concubine." He Jun said with a smile.

Meng Kun's heart trembled slightly, and the look in his eyes when he looked at He Jun changed completely.

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