After all, Li Xianzhong's connections are stronger.

In fact, this cannot be blamed on Wang Yongji’s misjudgment.

If the Ming Dynasty is likened to a company.

Then Chongzhen is the chairman of the company.

Li Xianzhong was Chongzhen's driver and bodyguard, while Li Dingguo was just a sales champion of a branch.

Although both of them were highly valued by Chongzhen, Li Xianzhong was obviously closer to him.

If you want a promotion and a raise, currying favor with Li Dingguo will be of no use.

But Li Xianzhong is different.

He was close to Chongzhen and could help to start a conversation.

"Send the order!" After careful consideration, Wang Yongji gave the order: "Order the navy to rush to southern Liaoning immediately, first clear out the enemies on the islands near southern Liaoning, then land and fight, attacking from south to north."

"Order Li Xianzhong, Li Guo, Liu Xiyao and others to lead their troops from Guangning immediately and join me."

"Order Li Dingguo to lead his troops to stay in Guangning to resist possible invasions from the grasslands. There must be no mistakes!"

"Also, inform the garrisons of the cities in Liaodong and order them to deploy scouts to search for the enemy. If they encounter the enemy, they should immediately issue a warning. At the same time, they should hold the city and wait for reinforcements."

"I obey your command!" the generals responded in unison.

After the generals left, Wang Yongji came to the tent of Prince Ding Zhu Cijiong.

The guard reported, and Zhu Cijiong personally welcomed Wang Yongji into the tent.

He first poured Wang Yongji a cup of tea, and then asked, "What brings you here, Governor?"

"Your Majesty ordered me to dispatch the navy to recover southern Liaoning." Wang Yongji said.

"You are the governor-general of Pingliao. You don't need to discuss the use of troops with me." Zhu Cixiong answered in a humble manner.

"It has nothing to do with the use of troops. It's about smuggling."

"Smuggling?" Zhu Cijiong narrowed his eyes.

"Yes! Your Majesty said in the secret letter that smuggling in southern Liaoning is rampant. I wonder if Your Highness knows about this?"

"Some, but not much."

"Does Your Highness know who is smuggling?"

"We only know that one of the smugglers is the Jiannu, and the identity of the other party is still unknown." Zhu Cixiong answered truthfully.

"Your Highness can take this opportunity to investigate." Wang Yongji reminded mysteriously.

"How do I check?"

"After we recover southern Liaoning, I will block this news. Those smugglers who smuggled goods previously will think that southern Liaoning is still in the hands of Jiannu and will continue to smuggle goods there. Then we can catch them red-handed."

"That's a bit difficult," Zhu Cijiong shook his head. "Those people won't admit to smuggling. Instead, they'll use the storm as an excuse and pretend to be lost."

Wang Yongji smiled and said, "Your Highness, have you forgotten that you still have the Imperial Guards?"

"Hehe," Prince Ding Zhu Cijiong grinned and started laughing.