Zongli Yamen
The Decree then emphasizes on the peace treaty, points out: "On this peace treaty, our sovereignty is kept intact, no territorial land annexation had been requested", reminding the imperial subjects that unlike many other unequal treaties of the past, when there was usually land annexation, though the Imperial Court is: "resentful of (Boxer rebels) ignorant of violent acts, in retrospect, a mix of regret and anger." and also emphasizes on "several decrees were directed at the Zongli Yamen, requesting ministers to go and stop any aggressive attacks and offer solace to the diplomats".