Missive 5YL-12-01

To the Envoys of Great Wuping and Great Yongguang, 

''We hear with dismay of your lateness for the upcoming New Year Audience, by reason of weather. Yet the will of Heaven is not ours to control. ''

''While we wonder if your lateness could not have been remedied with earlier action, so that a freak snowstorm should not make it inevitable, we accept your reason for not arriving on time as you shall make up for your tardiness with merit in our eyes. ''

''We have long heard of the excellent stud horses from your states, and we hereby command that you offer these horses in tribute, the better to strengthen our herds. Our cavalry will be your defence too, so by this tribute you are also growing in your safety. ''

''We expect prompt reply to this, unlike with your actions around the New Year Audience envoys. ''