Édit Impérial

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Imperial Edict

Imperial Edict

For the mandate of heaven; The emperor declares as follows,

Our country’s establishment is done : The name is Manchu(kuo) : (Effective) from the start of next (second) year : The heaven loves our people : our friendly neighbours trust and protect us : (We have seen) from the earlier that : Brutality and slaughtering is everywhere : Tolerance and military impotence : (We) failed the heaven : (We) couldn't stand up : However - The Empire of Japan : Despite all suspicions and offensiveness : Laid a helping hand : I hereby give a big bow : They made me the ruler : Returned me my people : All exiles now gathering : All waiting to be thriving (again) : like Sun and Moon (shining) : People always say the Emperor does not have relatives : Morality is his closest relative : And people live with a desire : No leader means chaos (no desire) : I'm here to take this seat : As if all responsibility tells : I can't refuse to respect (accept) : Heaven today ordered that : From Tatung (大同 ) 3rd Year March 1st : The (new) emperor sits on his throne : Change year code to Kāngdé (康德 ) 1st Year : Keep Manchu(kuo) the name : The world still full of disasters and hardships : We don't dare to feel safe today : All the defence works : Diplomatic affairs and strategy : Need to be collaborated with Japan : Together and united as if we have one heart : To consolidate the relation : The terms of the details : Agreements and treaties : Are not changed (with Japan) : People in our country : Despite races and ethnic groups : From now on treat each other with highest sincerity : Share hardships and profits: What I have said today : Is as bright as sun : My Fate is irreplaceable : Everyone has now heard it :

Seal : Name

Kāngdé 1, March 1st - Chancellors from all departments, Premier of State Council

Source: www.manchukuostamps.com - Original Chinese/English translation by Ge Rong (RPC)

Document in thick buff paper, 53.4 x 37.6 cm.

The text is written in a line from right to left.