Right then, things have been a bit hairy in the capital lately because of those bloody thugs causing trouble. I have already ordered the top brass to round up the main leaders and beef up patrols. Some rabble-rousers have been caught and sent to the gallows.
However, more fires were set last night, just like the night before, and some lowlifes were stirring things up. They were running riot, shouting and screaming, even killing someone! The guards just let them get away with it, and the city gates were wide open, frightening the common people and disrupting their lives. This can't go on, or things will get completely out of hand!
Therefore, I have once again ordered the military commanders to strictly supervise the officials and soldiers, get the Divine Engine and Tiger Divine camps moving, send in more guards, and reinforce patrols. Any armed troublemakers must be arrested immediately and executed at the nick. Round up the ringleaders – and sharpish! No more messing about! Anyone caught up in it must be immediately disbanded and escorted out of the city. Knock down all those shacks.
Furthermore, I will send Zaiying, Yigong, Puliang, and Zaizhuo to patrol the streets and alleys, and investigate and handle any teams that are not doing their job properly. Keep a close eye on those city gates. I will also station Chongxun, Xiangpu, Lishen, Yilibu, Kemonge, Yingxin, Songhe, Sepuzheng'e, and Deyun at the nine city gates to supervise their opening and closing and monitor the situation. The five city censors will sort out the rest, with Chen Bi taking the lead.
Finally, I ordered Prince Qing, Princes Zaiyi and Zailian, and Grand Secretary Ronglu to urge all dispatched officials and troops, both local and central, to carry out my orders to the letter. If anyone screws up or if there are any delays, there will be serious repercussions! That is my order!
