Hence one man's mismanagement has caused the nation to suffer miserably.

He regrets his repentance is already too late, and feels that if he continues in power his commands will soon be disregarded.

He wept and prayed to resign the regency, expressing the earnest intention of abstaining in the future from politics.

I, the Empress Dowager, living within the palace, am ignorant of the state of affairs but I know that rebellion exists and fighting is continuing, causing disasters everywhere, while the commerce of friendly nations suffers.

I must enquire into the circumstances and find a remedy.