In the study, Fan You gazed solemnly at the Emperor's secret edict. He then glanced at the Imperial Censor in front of him, still waiting to return to the Capital City to report back.
No matter how tumultuous his heart felt, spinning with schemes and drenched in bloodshed, he had to kneel down and kowtow.
"This humble official will faithfully abide by the Emperor's sacred decree!"
The Emperor had ordered him to deal with a few Grassland Tribes, and he naturally could not disobey.
Then the Imperial Censor simply smiled and said, "Please rise, Commander Fan! You understand the Emperor's intentions, so please give a reply."
This was also a rule of the imperial court. The secret edict wouldn't be left with you, but you had to stamp it with your seal. Otherwise, if you didn't handle the task well and later denied receiving any news, what then? Stamping your seal would signify that you had fully taken on the assignment. If mishandled, military law would be enforced!
