After hearing Lu Zhi's analysis, the atmosphere in the hall became calmer.

In other words, Emperor Yuanwu could personally lead an army of up to 30,000 troops. If this was the case, the Southern Dynasty might not be able to cope with it.

Lu Zhi continued: "It seems that there are only two ways for Emperor Yuanwu to lead his army, but they should eventually reach Anqu!"

"Anqu is the gateway to Jiangzhou. Anqu is a large city with a perimeter of more than forty miles. The moat is more than four feet long and the city wall is more than three feet high. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack!"

While he was talking, Lu Zhi had already walked to the Kanyu map. As the Minister of War, he was obviously well prepared, which also made everyone present feel at ease.

The Southern Dynasty was no longer in a panic like last year when faced with the Daning Navy, not knowing how to respond.

Now, we have the ability to cope with it.

"The King of Huai'an has deployed 50,000 Southern Dynasty troops to garrison Anqu in advance... Please be safe, sir. A stable rear is the cornerstone of a stable war in the front!"

Lu Zhi continued: "Although the Southern Dynasty was small, it occupied the richest land. Now the two states are rich and financially abundant, so we can use a strategy to hold on!"

"Now Emperor Yuanwu's focus is outside, and the troops are sent out to hold on to the occupied territory. This is also the right time for us to wait for the opportunity, focus on holding on, and wait to go out. It will be three months at most, and big things can be expected!"

Lu Zhi's words are reassuring.

"The Nanfu army will set off tomorrow, take the waterway, and take a boat. They can reach Anqu directly before the Northern Dynasty army arrives."

Dong Zheng turned to Lu Zhengyuan again.

"I wonder if military supplies, food and military rewards can be issued in time?"

Now that the morale of the army is unstable, they can only use more rewards to surround them.

"Would you be too nervous if you set off tomorrow?"

Lu Zhengyuan asked again: "Just mobilizing time isn't enough, right?"

Dong Zheng said something very interesting.

"Brother Lu, you don't understand. The more you mobilize at this time, the more unstable you will be. You should cut the knot with a quick knife and go straight to battle and talk with money!"

"So the strength of the Nanfu Army depends on your money, Brother Lu!"

Lu Zhengyuan thought to himself.

Then you can wait!

Dong Zheng saw very clearly that His Majesty made a ruthless move before the expedition.

The news of the list of conferred titles will definitely shake the morale of the army, and Dong Zheng himself must have regretted it.

I originally had the opportunity to be granted the title of Duke and Marquis, but now I have embarked on the path of rebellion...

And the Zhennan Army is the original Nanfu Army, how can it not have ideas?

It can only be a huge reward as an incentive.

"The time is too tight and it is difficult to get it all together at the moment...but we will send it as soon as we can."

Dong Zheng shook his head and said: "It's true that I was in a bit of a hurry, and I didn't expect that Emperor Yuanwu would suddenly go on a personal expedition."

"Why is it so hard to get it all together?"

At this time, Wen Xu stared at Lu Zhengyuan closely.

"Preparations for war have already begun, but when it comes time to use it, you are not prepared. Is this convincing?"

Wen Xu's question did not surprise anyone.

Since Lu Zhengyuan dismissed the Minister of Personnel, Wen Xu has lost the right to speak in the appointment and dismissal of officials, and has had an ugly relationship with Lu Zhengyuan.

Lu Zhengyuan looked calm.

"Although the Southern Dynasty has been recovering, it is not to that extent. What do you think after only one year? What's more, this is a reward for more than 100,000 troops. How can it be easily taken out?"

"Is this playing house?"

There is nothing wrong with this. After experiencing turmoil last year, it has actually been less than a year since it became stable. It is not easy to be where we are now.

And this is also thanks to Lu Zhengyuan.

Others also feel that this kind of questioning is very targeted and almost unreasonable!

Even if the military supplies for more than 100,000 troops were prepared in advance, they could not be raised quickly, and the Southern Dynasty's financial resources were not deep enough to easily provide them!

Wen Xu refused to give up and continued to question: "You alone have all the wealth and power in the Southern Dynasties. You can get as much as you say. We have no idea..."

This is a bit different.

Dong Zheng frowned. As a loyal supporter of Lu, he had to speak.

Since Wen Xu lost power, Lu Zhengyuan has become very close to Dong Zheng and has begun to exclude Wang Fangjie of Huai'an.

Lu Zhengyuan fulfilled his promise and sent Dong Zheng to the throne.

Of course he would reciprocate the favor!

"What does King Linxian mean by this?"

Wen Xu said directly: "King Anping is devoted to the public good. Don't you think it's too much to ask this question?"

“Being dedicated to the public good?”

"I doubt which prince he is for!"

Wen Xu's words made Lu Zhengyuan's heart tremble, but his expression remained calm as usual.

Is this guy already suspicious?

But it doesn't matter anymore.

His Majesty is coming soon, not to mention that he can't shake himself...

"I would like to ask you again. Since you surrendered to the Southern Dynasty, you have gradually risen to a high position, and now you have become King Anping of the Southern Dynasty... To the Northern Dynasty, you have committed a heinous crime and deserve to be punished. Why is your daughter Lu Qiling still in the Daning harem?

Are you safe and sound and not implicated?"

"Wen Xu!"

Lu Zhengyuan stood up directly and said angrily: "I came from the Liang Kingdom. I was originally the head of the Daning Kingdom to enjoy glory and wealth, but you forced me to become a rebel. Now you are questioning me like this?"

"You know my daughter is fine?"

"My daughter was scolded in Beijing and humiliated by the seven daughters of the Xue family. Isn't this because of you?"

It suddenly broke out and shocked everyone.

"Do you think I am willing to be the King of Anping?"

"Don't you know how people in Beijing scold me?"

"Calm down."

Dong Zheng comforted Lu Zhengyuan and sat down, then glared at Wen Xu.

"The enemy is facing you, but you are still at war with yourself. If you don't want this position, no one will force you to do so!"

This is already depriving him of his throne.

But Wen Xu just pretended not to hear, he was still looking at Lu Zhengyuan.

Am I overthinking it?
Chapter completed!