The Archive · 1900

Tutors for the New Emperor

The Ta A-k6,(the usual designation of the Manchus for an Emperor's son—Prunslator) being still young in years and at the age for instruction, We (these decrees are still made to appear as if issued by Kuang Hsi himself—Translator) hereby appoint Ch'ung Yi (Father-in-law of Tung Chih) to be Imperial Tutor, and the Grand Secretary Hsit Tung (Chinese Bannerman) is to be always by the Prince's side to attend to him. The Court of the Prince is to be in the Western Palace (the Empress Dowager's quarters).

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