The atmosphere was extremely depressing, and the Daning navy pressed across the river, making them unable to breathe.

Wen Xu said in a low voice: "If I had known earlier, I would have blocked the river and made it impossible for the warships to pass even if they were huge!"

While speaking, Wen Xu glared at Lu Zhengyuan. At that time, Lu Zhengyuan objected, but in the end Fang Jie was persuaded and gave up.

Now that the warship has arrived outside the city, it is too late to say anything.

"Blocking the river will block the commercial route, which will block many people's jobs. Losing the support of the Southern Dynasty will definitely arouse public anger, which is the worst policy."

Fang Chi said: "We must not have any more internal disputes."

"Whose fault is this?"

Wen Xu said directly: "At the beginning, I said that you should not operate on your own people, but you insisted on operating on them, and now you are in serious trouble!"

There is no problem in saying so.

It was precisely because they raided the homes of the southern gentry that they led to internal divisions and resulted in such negative consequences.

In the Jianghuai area, there were countless people who opposed the Southern Dynasty. The Southern Dynasty had no local support, not to mention resisting and blocking the Daning Navy, and there was not even a whistleblower.

Now this wind is getting stronger and stronger.

Lu Zhengyuan is already re-introducing the farm law, and at the same time he is promoting the rural system, and the gentry and gentry in the countryside are mourning everywhere!

What's this?

It is destroying the foundation of the party!

For a long time, the gentry supported the scholars, and the scholars became gentry, and the gentry supported the scholars.

But it was completely destroyed by Lu Zhengyuan, as if he wanted to overthrow everything.

It was just as difficult for the imperial court to implement the New Deal at that time as it is now.

But Lu Zhengyuan has supporters.

What did his Zhennan Army do?

When facing the Daning Navy, he didn't even have the courage to go out to meet the enemy, but when facing the squire, he drew his sword quickly!

At least three thousand troops were sent to follow Lu Zhengyuan's officials to go down to the countryside to implement the Farm Law...

One of the Three Kings of the Southern Dynasties, he followed Lu Zhengyuan all day long, beating him wherever he was told.

This gave Wen Xu a sense of crisis.

Lu Zhengyuan's prestige is now too high and may threaten him...

His words made Dong Zheng very dissatisfied.

"Did you get the money back?"

"Is the treasury full?"

"This all shows that Master Lu's new policy is effective."

Dong Zheng was dissatisfied.

It is recognized that Mr. Lu is dedicated to serving the public good, and he has absolutely no selfish motives.

Not even a cent of the grain or money passed through his hands, so it can be said to be pure and clean.

How can such a person be wronged and marginalized?

"We have the money, but now we have to hand it over!"

Wen Xu asked coldly: "Are you willing?"

Dong Zheng was speechless for a moment.

Of course he was not willing to hand it over even before he could warm it up.

"Report!"

At this moment, someone rushed outside and there was a rush.

"The Daning Navy has issued an ultimatum to the Southern Dynasty. The deadline is three days. If the autumn tax is not paid, the city gate will be bombarded!"

It came so fast that they didn't even have time to react.

Everyone looked sad.

"Let them blast!"

After all, Dong Zheng was once a general of the Nanfu Army, so Dong Zheng was naturally a bit bloody.

"If you want to attack Lin'an with just the navy, do you think my Zhennan Army is just a decoration?"

It is somewhat inappropriate to say this.

He added another sentence.

"Is being a member of the Southern Dynasty Army just for show?"

"There is no other way!"

Wen Xu stood up.

"The enemies have arrived at our doorstep. We have no choice but to fight!"

"The exact strength of the Daning Navy is unknown, but it is definitely not as large as ours. Now they are outside the city. The Southern Dynasty Army and the Zhennan Army will swarm them. They will be defeated. We can seize the ships and strengthen ourselves!"

I have to say that this is indeed a very bold idea, and it can be successful.

The Southern Dynasty army had 100,000 troops, and the Zhennan army had 20,000 troops.

Not to mention dispatching all the troops, but only half of the troops may be dispatched to succeed.

Too many ants can kill an elephant.

"feasible!"

Fu Xing'an, the Minister of War of the Southern Dynasties, said: "If we attack in groups, we will surely capture the Daning Navy!"

"By winning the Navy, our Southern Dynasty will be stronger. This is an opportunity!"

Everyone's eyes lit up.

No matter how hard it goes, the Daning Navy can be defeated and forced to retreat, at least without having to pay taxes.

"The Daning Navy is stationed at Nao Lake outside the city. We only need to build fortifications on the shore and set up trebuchets... to attack the Daning Navy..."

Wen Xu explained in detail.

"In addition, you can also use the fire attack strategy. Shoot arrows from the shore to hit the warships in the lake. You can also follow Yu Wenxiong's strategy and attack them with fire ships..."

"This is in Lin'an City, and it was delivered right under our noses!"

Wen Xu's words made everyone's eyes brighter and brighter.

"This is a good idea!"

Fu Xing'an said loudly: "Although King Linxian is a scholar, he is very resourceful and well versed in the art of war. He is really a model for our generation and an example for scholars!"

"Yes, this is indeed an example for scholars."

There was a sound of flattery.

After Wen Xu lost the support of the important wealthy family, he also lost the support of the "gentry". He wanted to seize the scholars and not lose them, so he began to build momentum. Only then did he gain the reputation of being a model for literati, and he also gained some popularity...

"Where, where."

"This is nothing?"

Wen Xu waved his hands modestly, but his eyes were full of pride.

Now not only did he not have to pay the autumn tax, but he could also defeat the Daning Navy. This would be such a powerful force for the Southern Dynasty that those who were watching would definitely respect it. At the same time, it would be a huge blow to the imperial court.

Wen Xu turned his attention to Fang Jie and Dong Zheng. His meaning was very obvious. I have such a good plan. What are you waiting for?
Chapter completed!