Guangxu

“ Grand Scholar is to begin selecting reliable officials, together with capable military troops, when diplomats are ready to leave Peking, protection is to be provided along the way. If ever there is bandits emerge, there should be immediate retaliation. If diplomats wish to send telegrams to their own countries, help is provided by Zongli Yamen staff, there should be no delay, to show them that Imperial Court is always keen to assist the foreign powers. ”