Opinions on the ideal candidate for the Governor-General of the Liaodong Campaign were divided. The Minister of War, Wang Jiayan, recommended Lü Daqi for the post. The Minister of Personnel, Qiu Yu, recommended Yuan Jixian. The Minister of Revenue, Xie Sanbin, felt that Ma Shiying would be more suitable, while the Minister of Rites, Huang Jin, believed the incumbent Governor-General of Jiliao, Wang Yongji, was sufficient.
Emperor Chongzhen scanned the room, his gaze finally settling on the Senior Grand Secretary, Fan Jingwen.
"Does Grand Secretary Fan have no one to recommend?" Chongzhen asked.
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