After Zhengtong's kidnapping nobody cared about him. Instead of trading items for his safe return they decided they would just get a new Emperor. The Mongols only did this because they hoped to get money and items for China's Emperor back. It's as if China doesn't really care about old things. They might think "It's easier to get something new, rather then to get the old thing back."
Most people like to take the easy way out. People did it back then, no wonder they do it now. It was as if Zhengtong never existed. Most thought he might not even be raised to power once again. The New Emperor Jingtai was a last minute replacement. Almost temporary but Jingtai shouldn't be in rein. When will China wake up and see that Zhengtong should be Restored?
China not knowing who to control them picked someone at random. Is China this desperate for a new Emperor? "The world will never know."
A good start. Please make sure you are building an argument as you go. Also, please attribute your quotes to specific people, even if you make them up. Please polish in general.
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