They utterly prohibited the use of opium; and this was probably their chief offence in the eyes of the English.

Prostitution was punished by death, and was unknown in their cities.

Idolatry was also utterly abolished.

Their treatment of the people under them was merciful; they protected their prisoners, whom the Imperialists always massacred.

The British troops, instead of preserving neutrality, aided the Imperialists in putting down the insurrection in such ways as this.