Edict 1SZ-01-05

To the Grand Secretaries,

''The concerns you have raised about the Ocean Market, and the many crimes, illegal acts, deceptions etc. involved, are worrying to us. No doubt there are many unscrupulous people who disregard the Imperial Law to serve their own interests. ''

''Yet, in throwing rocks at a rat, we worry about the vase behind it. Without the Ocean Market - or were a drastic ban to be instituted - the very lives of the subjects in the Capital, and surrounding cities, are at stake. We ought not to retread the mistakes of the Ming, and engage in Maritime Bans which will lead only to more banditry. ''

''We command that you discuss this matter further, and also involve the Commissioner of the Fleet, the Ministries of Finance, Law, and the Waters, and the Judicial Review Office. They will provide the knowledge with which a better option will show itself. ''