Memo 1SZ-01-03

To Fu Hengde, 

''You have spoken convincingly and demonstrated the qualities of your clock to our satisfaction. The foundation of human activity is time, and the Wei Empire understands the value of accurate timekeeping. ''

''As such, we command you to build for us a clock, to be installed in the Residences of Diligence, with a view to building more clocks for the use of the wider Empire. We require the clock to have mechanisms as you have described, such as striking bells, moving clock hands, and the like. ''

''The Imperial Manufactory and Workshops are to give you assistance as and when you ask for it; this edict is to be proof that we have favoured you with this power until the clock is completed. As per your own estimates, we expect completion within two months. ''