Qin Wubing’s subordinate asked, “General, how should we reply to this letter?”0

Qin Wubing leaned back on his chair and pondered for a moment before he dictated.0

“To the Xiliang Governor’s Office:

I have received and duly noted your letter dated the 26th of January in the 42nd year of the Jiushi Era. In compliance with the letter, I have decided to halt all cult-elimination operations in the West Gobi to conduct an internal audit within the army. We are willing to accept an investigation at any time of your convenience. I will send a separate letter regarding the results of the internal audit.

Best regards,
The Deputy Protector of the Xizhou Protectorate.”0

The subordinate quickly transcribed the letter and read it out loud to ensure the accuracy of the contents. Then he left the Innkeeper’s office to send the letter to the Xiliang Governor’s Office.0

With the development of this society, official documents and letters were no longer delivered manually in many cases. The days when urgent letters...0