Imperial Edict: Now that the world is unified and peace reigns over ten thousand miles, is this achieved by th…
Imperial Edict: Now that the world is unified and peace reigns over ten thousand miles, is this achieved by the monarch alone? Truly, it depends on civil and military generals and defenders, trusted ministers who exert their strength and take heavy responsibilities to defend the frontier. In the past, foreign tribes jointly acted violently, spreading poison on the border, seizing opportunities to wage war for years. City gates were closed during the day, imperial troops were far away, Han envoys were intercepted and killed, tallies and seals were stolen, they acted arbitrarily and violently, violating the principles of heaven. However, the imperial court had no time to attack distant enemies and put them aside. It was a critical moment for the survival of the five capitals and two courts. Zhou Ding, Military Governor of Hexi, Cao Lingzhong and Erzhu, Protectors of Anxi and Beiting, etc., inspired by righteousness and bravery, their sincerity touching the gods, each undertaking regional responsibilities to assist the royal family...