July 1, the twenty-fourth year of Emperor Chongzhen.
Far away in Guangning, Li Dingguo received military orders from Wang Yongji: Li Xianzhong was to head south to unite with the main force of the Liaodong Pacification Army, while Li Dingguo was to remain in command at Guangning to guard against any potential incursions from the grasslands.
He paused for a brief moment, then regained his composure. This news did not come as a complete surprise. If he were the Governor-General, he would have done the same.
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