On April 7th, vice-commandor baojinshen is accused of embezzling money. On April 8th, assistant-commander yang ling is also accused of having sex with women. The emperor orders that they be caned, demoted, and fined one month's pay. He has also given the command of the army to yang ying, who is now allowed to lead the army in the mountains. The lieutenant tells the lieutenant that the emperor has ordered him to return to the capital, but the lieutenant says that he has to go back because the emperor's health is failing. He says that if the emperor calls for urgent needs, the lieutenant must be there. He also says that the lieutenant should stay alert to the emperor because he has been sent to get the lieutenant back home.