Dong Zheng was a little panicked. What he said was true, but it was also mixed with selfish motives. Both the Zhennan Army and the Southern Dynasty Army could guard the canal.

If Fang Jie really refused, he had no choice but to continue the stalemate, but in the current war, such a dispute was really inappropriate.

Dong Zheng's mood at this moment is very complicated, probably like a bitch setting up a memorial arch...

"King Huai'an, you also know the situation of the Zhennan Army. When you face Emperor Yuanwu... something will really happen!"

Dong Zheng did not shy away from it either.

"The announcement of the imperial court's enfeoffment list made people's hearts turbulent..."

He has selfish motives, but he is also really afraid that if he is not careful, there will be a mutiny in the army!

This still needs a big reward!

"In the face of a formidable enemy, what's the difference between you and me?"

Fang Chi said in a deep voice: "As of now, we are both prosperous and devastated."

"According to the deadline for the arrival of the Northern Dynasty's army, I will leave the city in three days to station at the canal in Niuxin Town!"

"Huai'an King Gaoyi!"

Dong Zheng said solemnly: "As long as you and I work together, we can resist the Northern Dynasty army!"

Although he said this, his heart was filled with ecstasy!

If you defend the canal outside, you will suffer heavy losses.

When the Southern Dynasty army tried its best to stop the enemy, it was he who reaped the benefits!

Anping Wang sincerely will not deceive me!

Before setting out for the expedition, he asked Lu Zhengyuan for advice and got some advice. He decided to strike first and make the strongest move, that is, he stated his request first and asked Fang Chi to lead the Southern Dynasty army to guard the canal.

Fang Jie is not a fussy person like Wen Xu. He will not refute you because of his face, he will directly accept it...

Indeed it is!

Fang Jie would not refuse. If he had a dispute with him, he would be ignoring justice!

What King Anping said was absolutely correct!

He asked again: "Are the military supplies sufficient?"

"Military supplies and food can support us now."

Lu Zhi said: "It's just that there is still a lack of military funds that have not been shipped."

When military supplies arrived in Anqu, Lu Zhi, the Minister of War, was responsible for the management and deployment.

Now that the war is going on, there is another precedent set by the imperial court, and a batch of silver rewards will be issued as an incentive, and there is still a gap in military pay.

"It can be shipped in two days at most."

Dong Zheng said: "King Anping doesn't know how to do errands!"

"I hope so!"

Lu Zhi said: "You have already promised to motivate the soldiers beforehand that you would give out silver rewards. If you fail to do so, you will be in trouble..."

"Won't it be released?"

All the core generals of the two armies were present, and Dong Zheng did not cover up.

"The Northern Dynasty gave them titles and fiefs. My officers and soldiers in the southern army have regretted it for a long time. Now they are unjust. If you don't pay a reward of silver, who will fight for you?"

This doesn’t sound nice, but it’s also reality.

Dong Zheng said: "I am confident that King Anping gave me the confidence to speak out. He said he has no money, so how can I dare to speak out?"

"Ha ha!"

He was in a very good mood at the moment, and he was even more convinced of Lu Zhengyuan.

Once it is determined who will guard the canal, there will be no major issues to discuss.

Dong Zheng patted his chest and promised that if the Southern Dynasty army was in danger, he would lead his army to rescue them, or at worst, fight to the death with the Northern Dynasty army.

But no one knows how reliable this statement is.

Fang Chi didn't say much, except that he would hold on to the west bank of the canal to prevent the enemy from crossing.

In the Anqu City military headquarters, there is a sense of sharing the same hatred of the enemy and looking forward to death.

Two more days passed like this.

According to reports, the Northern Dynasty army has almost reached the east bank of the canal, and the place to be defended is Niuxin Town outside Anqu City.

The Southern Dynasty army should also set off to garrison.

Time is getting tighter and the war is coming!

"Your Majesty, the military funds from Linjiang have not been delivered yet!"

Lu Zhi came to see Dong Zheng.

"In the current war, we can't make any mistakes!"

"Don't panic, if you don't come today, you will come tomorrow!"

Dong Zheng was not in a hurry. He said in a low voice: "It would be better to wait for the Southern Dynasty Army to leave. King Anping has his own plan. At that time, it will be better than the military salary to suppress the Southern Army alone, so there is no need to give it to the Southern Dynasty Army..."

Calculate!

There are calculations everywhere!

Lu Zhi now intends to get close to Dong Zheng, so naturally he can't say anything?

He was just worried that if military pay was delayed, something big would really happen.

Another day later, the Southern Dynasty army gathered and set off!

"Don't worry, King Huai'an, I will send scouts to investigate and provide support at any time!"

"Waiting for news from this king."

Fang Chi said something, and then led the 80,000 Zhennan Army directly out of the city and headed for the defensive position on the west bank of the canal.

The Northern Dynasty army has not yet appeared, and it is not yet known where it wants to cross the river. I can only estimate its route by looking for it.

The Southern Dynasty army left the city, and only the Zhennan army was left in Anqu!

Seeing Fang Jie's happy look, Dong Zheng felt a little ashamed.

But if you don't do it for yourself, you will be punished by heaven and earth.

As for what he just said, it was just talk.

Can't the 80,000 Southern Dynasty troops stop them?

How can he stop it?

Just guard Anqu City!

Dong Zheng sent a large number of scouts to conduct reconnaissance, keeping an eye on the enemy's situation and also on the Southern Dynasty army.

But today...the military pay has not been delivered yet!

Dong Zheng was not panicked at all.

How could King Anping hold him back?

The Southern Dynasty Army has temporarily stationed in Niuxin Town, and now it is still the calm before the storm...

In two more days, the deadline for the Northern Dynasty army is getting closer and closer. In two days at most, they will reach the east bank of the canal!

The war is coming, and the military pay has not been sent yet!

Dong Zheng was a little panicked!

If a war breaks out, the gates of Anqu City will be closed, and the military pay will not be able to enter the city, so how can it get to him?

Moreover, he had already announced that he would give out a reward of silver before the war, and that it would come with military pay and a batch of military supplies.

If the Northern Dynasty's army besieges the city, and we don't know how long we will be trapped, we will naturally have to have sufficient reserves!

But now, nothing has arrived!

"It will definitely come today. How can such a large amount of military supplies be easily raised?"

Dong Zheng said: "We checked the accounts before the expedition. The Southern Dynasty was able to produce it. Maybe it was delayed due to something..."

"Um!"

"That must be it!"

At this moment, Lu Zhi came over in a hurry.

"Your Majesty, I sent people on horseback to go south along the river. When we arrived at Baoqian, we saw no boats. Due to the outbreak of the war, there were very few ordinary ships on the river... I think King Anping did not ship anything!"

"This...impossible!"

Dong Zheng shook his head and said: "Military pay and military supplies are necessary for the army. If you can't follow through on your words, where is the morale of the army?"
To be continued...