《明史·列传·卷一百四十七》
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为今日计，惟枢部俯同于臣，臣始得为陛下任东方事也。 其言甚切至，鹤鸣益不悦。
Huazhen then discussed with Zhenru and divided their troops to guard the castles of Zhenwu, Xiping, Luyang, Zhenning, etc., while the main force was stationed in Guangning. Heming also believed that Guangning was cause for concern and asked the emperor to order Tingbi to leave the pass.