Yulu and his crew reported the fall of Tianjin, calling for punishment for those responsible, and each wrote a memorial. The Emperor's decree was clear: Yulu's sacked, but he's staying put; Song Qing's going to the War Ministry for a grilling; and the rest will face the music according to the old plan. Basically, the Emperor's saying Tianjin's gone and heads will roll.
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