The next morning, the vice-governess enters the hall and welcomes everyone. He announces that the imperial decree has been signed and that Gu Dayong has been appointed as the new head of the Eastern depot. He also tells the lieutenant that he would like to ask the emperor to hand over the third division to him so that he can "punish and eliminate evil" . The lieutenant then reveals that he has evidence that the eastern depot sent more than 20,000 men to stop people from going to the capital. He says that the tigers took all of the benefits and that he is afraid that they will attack again soon. He tells his lieutenant that everything is under his control and that the emperor has appointed him as the head of ceremonial. He asks the lieutenant if he thinks the emperor will allow this person to hold such a high position. He replies that he does not know, but that it is better for him to show generosity and not fight for power.