Memo 1SZ-11-02

To the Envoy Kong Zhen,

''This is an order that is not to be reported to your superiors under any circumstances, without an order from us. ''

''We hereby command that you draw up a list of the Confucian academies that have sprung up throughout the central regions of the Empire. Special attention is to be paid to the academies around the Capital, around the East Lake, and also in Tanzhou, Xizhou and Fengzhou. ''

''You are to describe, at least briefly, the nature of the doctrines that they impart to their students as well. We will have this report, or which parts of it you are able to complete, by the end of the year.''