Verbal Command 5YL-12-01

"My beloved courtiers and ministers. While we are newly enthroned, our ambition is clear, and our intent is steady. At the very inception of our reign, we have already faced a major crisis in the form of a revolt.

"Yet the Empire remains legitimate, and many are the brave men who disregard the risks to their lives, and fight to preserve the order of the Empire. And they have scored a major triumph at Dingzhou over the rebels, driving the illegitimate fighters before them.

"Altogether, General Xu has taken 2,250 heads, taken about 5,600 prisoners, as well as most of the camp standards, cannon and the symbols of office of the Garrison Commander. We hereby declare that, on his return with the Imperial Guard, he is to be granted three promotions of nobility, and permitted to ride into the Palace Square to receive the grant of nobility."