It was better not to mention Zuo Liangyu at all; just the sound of his name made Emperor Chongzhen feel nauseated.
In history, when Li Zicheng’s approach became fierce and menacing, Emperor Chongzhen had urgently issued imperial edicts ordering commanders across the realm to bring their troops to the capital for its defense. Zuo Liangyu, however, was a "talent" among talents. Upon receiving the edict, he had no intention of marching to the capital, so he drew up a mobilization plan based on a timeline and submitted it to the Imperial Court for approval.
Warfare prioritizes speed above all else! By the time the Court’s approved documents finally reached him, Chongzhen was already hanging from a tree.
Chapter 117