"Your Majesty," Fan Jingwen said, bowing as he replied, "Winter is approaching in Liaodong, and the Great Ming Dynasty's pacification army is composed primarily of infantry. Should heavy snow fall, not only will movement become difficult, but the supply lines will face a tremendous challenge. Therefore, Wang Yongji’s intention is to maintain a standoff with the Jiannu during this period and wait until next spring to launch the campaign."
Standing in the corner, Gao Shiming, Director of the Directorate of Ceremonial, retorted in a sharp, shrill voice: "If it is difficult for our army to move, then it is surely not easy for the Jiannu, either! Our army has just achieved victory; we ought to press the attack while we have the momentum!"
"Director Gao is unaware," Wang Jiayan began to explain, "but once it snows in Liaodong, the knee-deep snow is nothing short of a disaster for infantry. While the Jiannu also possess infantry, most of their troops are equipped with warhorses, so their mobility is not hindered."
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