This was also a prudent official who advocated defense. He once said that only when the power to recover the entire Liao could Guangning be recovered; only when the power to destroy the slaves could the entire Liao be recovered. Otherwise, it would trigger endless disputes, end up in a situation that would not be resolved, and exhaust supplies that would be difficult to continue. This was a matter of concern.
To put it bluntly, if we can recover all of Liaodong, then we'll attack Guangning. Once we have the strength to destroy the Jiannu, then we'll begin attacking all of Liaodong. Otherwise, there's no need to start a war; it will only lead to further losses.
Guangning had already been lost at that time, and Wang Zaijun felt that there were major hidden dangers in the Shanhaiguan Pass itself.
He suggested building a double city. Only after the completion of the double city could Shanhaiguan Pass truly become a majestic and fortified natural barrier.
Draw the ground and build the wall, build the platform and build the fort.
Build barracks and set up mansions,
Divide the troops and set up camp, watch over each other and help each other,
Heavy checkpoints and dangerous places,
Wei Shanhai,
To defend the capital.
In a word, I will build a city and defend it to the death, so that you can't break in. Then I will slowly accumulate strength. When I have enough strength, I will annihilate you in one fell swoop.
Wang Zaijun's proposal was opposed by Yuan Chonghuan, the Ningqian military commander, Chen Qi, the chief official, and Sun Yuanhua, the assistant minister.
Yuan Chonghuan requested that the fort be built to Ningyuan, 200 miles away, but Wang Zaijun refused to listen.
Yuan Chonghuan reported his opinions directly to the Prime Minister Ye Xianggao twice, but Ye Xianggao did not know the situation on the front line and could not make up his mind.
At this time, Sun Chengzong, the Grand Secretary in charge of the Ministry of War, volunteered to go to the border and personally went to Shanhaiguan.
After Sun Chengzong returned to Beijing, he personally reported to the emperor that Wang Zaijin was not qualified for the position, saying that "his writing and speaking skills were swift, but he lacked the profoundness and breadth" and was instead appointed as the Minister of War in Nanjing.
Soon Wang Zaijin resigned.
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