"Moreover... Wang Yongji will personally guard the rear. If Wu Sangui launches an attack, Wang Yongji will be the first to fall. By then, the army will be without a commander and will be in chaos."
Afraid that Fan Jingwen didn't understand, Chongzhen explained it again.
What he meant was to choose a backup head coach to deal with emergencies.
Since he is a substitute commander-in-chief, it would be too late to temporarily recruit him from other places, so he can only be selected from within the Ping Liao army.
After hearing Chongzhen's explanation, Fan Jingwen immediately became alert.
In his opinion, anyone could take over except Prince Ding Zhu Cijiong.
First, he is too young, and second, he lacks experience.
At the same time, he lacks the qualifications and is difficult to convince others.
In fact, these are not the point. The point is that Fan Jingwen was afraid that Chongzhen would use Zhu Cijiong to regain control of the military power.
This is something the Cabinet cannot tolerate.
Chongzhen knew Fan Jingwen's concerns. He coughed and asked, "Does Lord Fan have anyone to recommend?"
"I think anyone can take over Wang Yongji, except Prince Ding Zhu Cijiong."
"Why?"
Fan Jingwen insisted: "He has no experience and is not qualified enough. If we hand over the pacification army to him, I'm afraid we will ruin the current good situation."
"Who do you think is qualified to take over, Lord Fan?" Chongzhen asked expressionlessly.
Fan Jingwen answered directly: "Liu Zhaoji, Li Xianzhong, Li Dingguo and others are all qualified."
"Mr. Fan, what you said is wrong!" Chongzhen denied Fan Jingwen's words.
Fan Jingwen was startled, and bowed again, "Your Majesty, please enlighten me."
"After so many years of fighting in Liaodong, the generals know each other very well. They all have the ability to command a large army, but not everyone can be the governor of Liaodong. Only someone who can win the support of the people can do it."
Fan Jingwen frowned and thought for a moment, then agreed, "Your Majesty is right. I was not thoughtful enough just now. But... I really can't think of anyone among them who can convince the public."
"So..." Chongzhen stated his real purpose: "I want them to discuss and jointly nominate someone. This person not only has the talent to lead a large army, but can also convince the people."
Fan Jingwen's eyes lit up, and then he said calmly: "Your Majesty is wise! But I think we should add a premise."
"What's the prerequisite?" Chongzhen asked.
"The premise is... this person is not His Royal Highness Prince Ding!"
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