June 13th, 1898.—The Emperor issued a decree commanding the establishment of a University at Peking, and also ordered Kang Yü-wei to appear at a special audience.
June 15th.—He dismissed his tutor, Wêng Tung-ho, and announced his intention of sending some of the Imperial Clansmen and Princes to travel abroad and learn.
June 20th.—He ordered the Tsung-li Yamen to report on the necessity of encouraging art, science, and modern agriculture. It was ordered that the construction of the Lu-han railway should be expedited.
June 23rd.—The classical essays were abolished as a necessary part of examinations.
June 27th.—The Ministers and Princes were ordered to report on the proposal to adopt Western arms and drill for all the Tartar troops.
July 4th.—The establishment of agricultural schools in the provinces to teach the farmers improved methods of agriculture was commanded; and on the same day the liberal-minded Sun Chia-nai was appointed President of the Peking University.
July 5th.—The Emperor ordered the introduction of patent and copyright laws.
July 6th.—The Board of War and the Tsung-li Yamen were ordered to report on the proposed reform of military examinations.
July 7th.—Special rewards were promised to inventors and authors.
July 14th.—Officials were ordered to do all in their power to encourage trade and assist merchants.