Before, I had discussed with Li Hongzhang, Zhang Zhidong, and Li Bingheng about how to deal with these rebels. They also submitted their opinions. In the report, it was stated that going to war with foreigners was absolutely not an option, and that these Boxers must be quickly wiped out. Their advice was indeed savvy and cautious, thinking of the country. The problem is that in the Beijing-Tianjin area alone, there are well over a hundred thousand of these Boxers, with a strong presence, dead set on fighting the foreigners. They are even spotted near the imperial palace. Just trying to crush them now would likely lead to chaos, so it might be better to use them, possibly turning the situation to our advantage. This situation has arisen due to favorable timing, location, and people, so the governors should not hesitate any longer. They must get their act together, raise military funds, train troops, and defend their territories well. If any mistakes occur, they will be held responsible! Get this order out! That's all!
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