To be honest, the reasoning is actually very sufficient, even Liu Zunshan can think of it.
With the arrival of winter, the combat operations on the continental battlefield will certainly come to a halt, followed by a "ceasefire period" lasting several months. Even if there are sporadic skirmishes, it's very difficult for them to develop into large-scale operations. Obviously, in the Northwest War Zone, there is temporarily no space for Li Tianling to make a difference.
On the contrary, the battle on the Southern Subcontinent has just started.
To make a difference here, sufficient air power must be invested, which means a capable general must be sent to command the operations here.
If we look solely at capability, Li Tianling is the ideal candidate.
The problem is, his relationship with Ding Zhennan is well-known, and if they don't work well together, it could cause a lot of trouble.
