I think it's pretty clear what she intends to do.
She will use our 'irresponsible behavior' as an excuse to open direct entry FO and CA hiring. Possibly on bases. It's pretty much written in her open threat.
This will have the effect of testing everybody's resolve: Seniors who are desperate for a base will see guys getting them in front of their noses, the juniors, who are desperately waiting for their upgrades to have enough money to survive in HK, will see those moved backwards.
Divide and conquer; the only strategy they know.
Remember that we're dealing with a Victorian-era management which would rather burn the whole farm down than let the peones have that extra slice of bread.
This is emotionally driven spite, not cold-headed and rational thinking. This problem could have been solved Months ago at minimal cost to them with proper management.
Let the hunger games begin...
