His first act was toabolish Tsunayoshi's legislation for the protection of animals. Tradition has handed down some incidents which illustratethe ethics of that time as well as the character of the man. Before there had been time totest their efficacy, the Hojo swept down on Kamakura, and Tadayoshiand the young shogun found themselves fugitives. ny Portuguese ship coming to Japan should be burned,together with her cargo, and everyone on board should be executed.
In a moment, the Japanese were crowned with military laurels andplaced on a pedestal for the world to admire. Her crew numbered 562. But here her diplomacy fell somewhat from its usually highstandard. ping theirnumerous partisans; advised them to obtain secretly a mandate fromthe senior branch of the Imperial family so
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