Also because of the serious internal problems in the Southern Dynasty, Lu Zhengyuan received more attention.

Those who work are always respected, and Lu Zhengyuan's prestige gradually increases.

Everyone felt that Lu Zhengyuan was the only one serious in the Southern Dynasty to rebel.

Today is the day when the Southern Dynasty holds a court meeting.

This was also proposed by Lu Zhengyuan, and it was also designed to imitate the imperial court.

The court meeting is a discussion held by Guan Ning and the cabinet ministers and chief officials of various ministries and yamen.

The content of the discussion is variable, whether it is financial, military, or civil affairs.

In the past three months or so, the Southern Dynasty's framework has been well established, and under the leadership of Lu Zhengyuan, the cabinet has also been formed.

Compared to the beginning, there are many fewer faces. This is because many people have been investigated and are still incarcerated, like Yuan Heguang.

All cabinet ministers were selected by Lu Zhengyuan, which was the power given to him by Fang Jie.

There is no doubt that these people are business people.

They are earnestly promoting the unified payment of grain by officials and gentry, and strictly implementing the examination system.

All the important tasks arranged by Lu Zhengyuan were carried out with due diligence.

This was something Lu Zhengyuan managed to create with great difficulty.

The first item of discussion in the inner court was to listen to various news coming from the capital.

Did the imperial court use troops? What did His Majesty say?

What is mentioned most nowadays is the criticism and scolding of Lu Zhengyuan.

Wen Xulu was happy and said with a smile: "Master Lu is famous. He heard that Xue Qing criticized him in the inner court, which triggered such a trend. I think Xue Qing has no tolerance for others."

"Master Lu, you are right to come to the Southern Dynasty. If you are in the Northern Dynasty, you will be ostracized!"

"yes!"

Immediately afterwards, another person echoed. This was a middle-aged man in his forties. He was originally the governor of Dongchang Prefecture under Jiangzhou. His name was Fu Xing'an. He was a member of Wen Xu and was mentioned by Wen Xu to the Southern Dynasties.

Fu Xing'an immediately echoed: "The Xue family and his son are people who seek fame and reputation. How did they get to the position?"

"It's all flattery, no real talent, no moral integrity."

"How can such a person compare with Mr. Lu?"

Hearing such flattery, Lu Zhengyuan was not happy, but felt disgusted in his heart, but he did not show it.

If you say others have no integrity, do you have the same attitude?

Since the gentry was about to be vigorously investigated, Wen Xu's original supporters were gone, so he began to form cliques for personal gain. They claimed to be the legacy of the Lian Party and began to restore the former Lian Pavilion.

These people are the real black sheep.

snort!

Waiting for the sharp sword of the court to arrive, you will die the fastest. I want to see if you really have the integrity?

Although he was thinking this way, Lu Zhengyuan still said expressionlessly: "I have no retreat from the beginning, and there will be no retreat in the future. I just want to make the Southern Dynasty strong."

"Master Lu's heart can be learned from the world and the earth, and it is admirable!"

Wen Xu looked calm.

Of course he is happy to have people like Lu Zhengyuan, and he hopes that the more people the better.

But how could he know what Lu Zhengyuan was really thinking.

With his efforts, the Southern Dynasty had drawn swords on the gentry, which had caused some chaos. Now what he wanted to do was to make the people stable and even live in peace.

People in the Southern Dynasty have rebelled, which has had a bad impact on the court.

If the people are also in chaos, then there will be real trouble.

The best situation is for the Southern Dynasty to collapse due to civil strife, which is also the direction of his efforts.

This is what Lu Zhengyuan thinks. As for any criticism or abuse, he doesn't consider it, and he doesn't care anymore...

There's just one troublesome thing at the moment. The autumn taxes have basically been collected, and there's still a surplus due to the massive raids on homes.

But how could he hand over the money he had already received?

If this is the case, then the gain outweighs the loss. The imperial court needs this batch of money and food very much, and he is in a hurry now and has nothing to do.

Wen Xu and Dong Zheng have very firm attitudes, and it can be said that everyone thinks so.

What's the difference between rebelling and paying taxes and being a bitch and erecting a memorial arch?

They don't want to erect a memorial arch.

The main discussion at this court meeting was military affairs.

They were ready to deal with the imperial purge.

Wen Xu cleared his throat and said in a deep voice: "Since the rebellion, we have only done one thing, which is to collect taxes, and we have paid a huge price for it. In fact, we should also thank Emperor Yuanwu. Now that we have money and food, it is time to do something

It’s a big time!”

This face is really disgusting.

Lu Zhengyuan thought to himself, and reminded him expressionlessly: "There is still insufficient food."

This is true.

Since the end of the war, the tax system has been changed back to the original one of using cash instead of physical taxes. In barren areas such as the northwest, it may be difficult to achieve due to poor currency circulation, but it has been implemented normally in the wealthy areas of Jianghuai.

The tax collection this time was based on the decree. It can be said that they took advantage of the imperial court's loopholes and naturally followed the imperial court's system.

Most of the money collected was less in kind, and food was also limited.

The main reason is that the demand is great and they need to support the new Southern Dynasty army.

No matter how much food there is, it is never enough. Since the war broke out, the entire country has been short of food.

"So we can't hand it over to the court."

Wen Xu said: "We are all in rebellion. There will always be a war. The court has no money and no food. Your Majesty sells his title and land. What should we fear?"

"This battle is extremely crucial. If we can win, even if it is a stalemate, our Southern Dynasty will be able to get more support and more power!"

"Well said."

Dong Zheng said: "The Zhennan Army is ready for battle."

"Are you really ready?"

Lu Zhengyuan said: "If the Zhennan Army is transferred, the safety of Lin'an City cannot be guaranteed, and the trouble caused will not be subsided."

Everyone was silent.

Lu Zhengyuan always pours cold water on critical moments, but what he says is also reality.

The rebellion in the Jianghuai area is just a general theory. In fact, the investigation of the gentry and powerful people caused instability everywhere.

These people have great influence on the enemy and are now fighting against the Southern Dynasties.

It's just that the court doesn't have a clear decree now.

Dong Zheng was protected by at least a group of sergeants when he went out, for fear of being assassinated. Lin'an, as the base camp of the Southern Dynasties, had to garrison troops, otherwise it would be easy to be captured.

Lu Zhengyuan said: "Lin'an can't make any mistakes. I think it's better for the Zhennan Army to garrison Lin'an."

Even Dong Zheng stopped talking now.

The most powerful army in the Southern Dynasties was the Zhennan Army, formerly the Nanfu Army.

Dong Zheng was shouting loudly, but he was really unwilling to fight against the imperial army.

What should I do if I run out of money?

This is the foundation for his livelihood.

Everyone has selfish motives.

Wen Xu paused and said, "That's right. Lin'an City cannot afford to make any mistakes."

You didn't have to worry about it before, but it's different now. It's possible for your home to be robbed.

"Then we can only let the Southern Dynasty army go."

Fang Chi said: "I can lead the Southern Dynasty army to defend Zhenjiang, but Guan Shou will not win. It is only a new army of less than two months. How can it defeat the imperial army's strong soldiers? If His Majesty sends the Anxi army, I am afraid it will only take

If we stand there, our army will immediately collapse."
Chapter completed!