Fan Jingwen hurried forward to explain: "Minister Wang, His Majesty's will can be summed up in three words: Got it."
What kind of will is this?
Wang Jiayan complained in his heart.
"Lord Fan, Minister Wang," Chongzhen interrupted Wang Jiayan's thoughts, "Leading troops to fight is the job of the soldiers. When to fight and how to fight should be decided by the soldiers on the front line, not by you or even me thousands of miles away."
Wang Jiayan was a little dissatisfied, "Your Majesty's move may..."
"No fear!" Chongzhen interrupted Wang Jiayan. "Since ancient times, generals have been subject to orders from their sovereigns. If we ask too much of them, it will only restrict them."
"But..." Chongzhen changed the subject, "We also have to set a reasonable goal for them, otherwise they will become lazy."
"Your Majesty, please enlighten me!" Fan Jingwen continued with Chongzhen's topic.
Chongzhen thought about it and said, "Report to Wang Yongji and order him to capture Ningyuan before winter and open up the Liaoxi Corridor. As for the specific time of the decisive battle, let them decide for themselves."
Chongzhen said this after careful consideration.
The army that pacified Liaodong included both northern and southern soldiers. Liaodong was cold, and the southern soldiers would experience various difficulties in the first year.
Therefore, Ningyuan must be captured before winter comes.
Secondly, water turns into ice in winter, making siege much more difficult.
That's why he set the task of capturing Ningyuan before September.
Chongzhen continued, "Once the imperial edict is completed, there is no need for the Ministry of War to convey it. I will send someone to convey it myself."
"Yes, Your Majesty." After receiving the order, Wang Jiayan and Fan Jingwen did not leave, but stood still.
Chongzhen raised his eyelids and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, Prince Yong and Prince Ding have both reached adulthood. According to the rules, they should go to their fiefdoms. Please summon Prince Yong and Prince Ding back to the capital, grant them marriages and fiefdoms, and then build a prince's palace to go to their fiefdoms."
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