"Which of what I said is untrue?"

Wen Xu turned to Lu Zhengyuan, wondering what kind of trouble he was trying to make at this time.

"None of that is true."

Lu Zhengyuan said loudly: "It is true that the troops sent by the imperial court have not returned, but the garrison in the capital can still be mobilized at any time. Don't forget that the Anxi Army is also resting in the capital and can be mobilized at any time. It was a great army that defeated the foreign tribes in the Western Regions. It is an experienced force.

An army forged by blood and fire!”

Wen Xu was slightly startled, and the faces of the "courtiers" in the palace changed even more.

Lu Zhengyuan said solemnly: "In other words, we may face a conquest by the imperial army at any time without any resistance."

"Just relying on King Zhennan's army may not be enough."

Lu Zhengyuan's tone was very disdainful. This title is really too arrogant. Who doesn't know that before His Majesty became emperor, he was the King of Zhenbei, and the Zhenbei Army still remains today and is still a great army on the mainland.

You actually proclaim yourself the King of Zhennan?

I think you were the first to die.

Lu Zhengyuan's words were rough and unreasonable. Dong Zheng wanted to refute, but he still didn't say it. Not to mention garrisoning the capital, the Zhennan Army could not resist the mere arrival of the Anxi Army.

How could he, as the former general of Nanfu, not know how powerful this army was?

Wen Xu said: "The King of Huainan is already recruiting new troops. I believe it will take a few days to form a new army of 100,000 people."

Lu Zhengyuan was noncommittal. He believed that with Fang Jie's prestige and strength, Jianghuai would not lack these 100,000 people.

In fact, it was time for the imperial court to recruit new troops. Lu Zhengyuan heard some information from Hu Biao. Although the war was victorious, Daning's army had been seriously reduced in number. The Ministry of War had already made plans to recruit troops, but it still had concerns. Nowadays, there are strong calls from outside that His Majesty is resorting to militarism.

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Lu Zhengyuan complained for His Majesty.

To be honest, compared with Emperor Wu of Liang, His Majesty is really very considerate of the people's sentiments, has always adopted the strategy of elite troops, and has never conscripted troops on a large scale. Otherwise, would it be Fang's turn?

Thoughts flashed through his mind, Lu Zhengyuan continued: "You already said that they are the new army, how can they stop the imperial cavalry?"

Speaking of this, Wen Xu's complexion began to change drastically.

From this point of view, rebellion is seeking death and will not lead to any good results.

He was very dissatisfied with Lu Zhengyuan. Although this was the truth, he couldn't say it directly. Wouldn't this shake the morale of the army?

"What on earth do you want to say?"

"I want to say that since we want to rebel, we shouldn't deceive ourselves!"

Lu Zhengyuan said loudly: "What we want to overthrow is not a faint king, but an unprecedented wise king. He has both civil and military skills. He has saved Daning from danger several times and is supported by the people. He defeated the Wei and Liang alliance and made the two emperors

After traveling thousands of miles to come to Daning to seek peace, he also asked me, a Liangguo native, to give up my high position and come to Daning..."

"At this time, you are still deceiving yourself and others, saying that you are a tyrant and a coward. If this is the case, then don't rebel and just wait for death."

Lu Zhengyuan's words woke everyone up and made them face reality again.

Then the panic started again.

What to do?

What should we do?

Similar words started to sound again intensively.

At this time, Fang Jie asked: "I wonder if Mr. Lu has any good ideas?"

"I do have some good ideas, but I don't know whether to say them or not?"

"Of course I should say it!"

Wen Xu was more anxious than anyone else. He also discovered that the rebels were all a group of officials who could not decide to pay attention at the critical moment. Instead, they were hesitant and could not rely on anything.

"I also ask Mr. Lu to make it clear that if it is beneficial to the Southern Dynasty, I will naturally adopt it."

After hearing Wen Xu's words, Lu Zhengyuan said seriously: "The first point is to strengthen the army. The army is the foundation of a country. Although we have the Zhennan Army under the command of King Zhennan, it is far from enough."

Dong Zheng always felt that Mr. Lu said the words "King of Zhennan" very hard, as if he was mocking him.

"The King of Huainan is recruiting and forming a new army. I believe that this method of military training should be imitated by the Northern Dynasty. We should establish a martial arts hall, select capable talents, teach military skills, teach military skills, and train generals to make strong soldiers strong!"

As soon as the words fell, there was a discussion.

The Jiangwu Hall has been established since the founding of the New Dynasty. Over the years, it has cultivated many talents for the army, and even ordinary people know about it.

This is a good method, and it is a ready-made method.

The Southern Dynasty needed a strong army to resist the imperial raids.

"This method is very good, I can be the chief instructor."

Dong Zheng said: "You may not know, but I have studied in the imperial martial arts hall, and I know that the professor there is the most suitable person to serve as the chief instructor."

He agreed simply, but in fact he had other selfish motives.

Recruiting and forming the new army is what Fang Chi is doing, and he can't even get involved. But now he has a reason. As long as he becomes the chief instructor of the Jiangwu Hall, all the talented people he teaches will be his disciples, like the first teacher of the Jiangwu Hall.

Chief instructor Yu Wenxiong has a great reputation in the military.

This position belongs to him alone, and Fang Jie cannot compete with him.

"Okay! This is a good idea!"

“You can’t go wrong by imitating them directly.”

"The Southern Dynasty needs a strong army!"

There was a flood of people responding at once, but everyone had their own little thoughts.

"Master Lu's advice is really good!"

Fang Ji stared at Lu Zhengyuan closely, which made Lu Zhengyuan feel a little guilty.

"Your Majesty, what do you think?"

Wen Xu asked as usual, but received no response.

He winked at the little eunuch, who immediately understood. He pretended to ask, and then said sharply: "Your Majesty said yes."

Can means feasible and adopted.

Lu Zhengyuan said: "The second strategy is to raise money by paying grains. As the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, he is also the chief steward of the Southern Dynasty. I would like to ask you, where is the treasury of the Southern Dynasty?"

For a moment, they looked at each other.

Wen Xu was also very embarrassed. He needed to answer this question. The division of labor between him and Fang Jie was very clear, one for literature and one for military affairs.

"The Southern Dynasty has just been established, and it will take time to perfect these things."

"Complete?"

Lu Zhengyuan asked again: "I wonder if the national treasury that will be improved will have money and food?"

This stopped Wen Xu again.

"It's not really possible, is it?"

"That's it. The new army is being recruited, but the Southern Dynasty has no money or food. Do you want the soldiers to go to war hungry? I dare say that the army will collapse without even fighting. Besides, there is no silver reward, and the army will go for you.

Charge to fight?"

Lu Zhengyuan turned to Dong Zheng again and asked.

"Will your Zhennan army fight without a silver reward?"

Dong Zheng shook his head indifferently. Rebellion is just a matter of keeping your head in your belt. Why fight without a reward?

It’s not enough to give too little.

Wen Xu's face turned ugly, as did the others, who had not had time to think about these things before.

The imperial court's excessive pressure was also the main reason.

"It's hard to move without money. The Southern Dynasty always had to pay salaries to the officials. The salary given by the court to the officials was quite good, and there was also pension. If we give less, the officials would be dissatisfied, right?"
Chapter completed!