Valdemar said:well you are from Texas.....
Do not cross any lines herethat would be a pity for Kyu
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Just doing what Kyu asked me to do.
Now, back to the story . . .
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Just doing what Kyu asked me to do.
Now, back to the story . . .
well, it didn't take long for the first rebellion. time to cut a few daimyo down to size.
Off with their bloody heads, says I!
Then the Shogun can start sending the samauri overseas, eh?
Then the Shogun can start sending the samauri overseas, eh?
September 28, 1422
Yoshimochi watched as the Shoji doors to his audience chamber opened. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Now he would have his final vengeance on the man who dared oppose him. The rebellion had turned out tougher then he thought it would be, for the sole reason that as soon as the Shoguns flag was taken down around Iyo in Shikoku, the Waka (pirates) had appeared. His navy had been ill prepared. Even though his fleet had outnumbered the pirate fleet by a large amount, it had taken three months between the beginning of the engagement to its end in January nearly two years ago. To make matters worse the first army he had sent in had been defeated by the rebels. Although it killed twice as many rebels as it lost, losing around 1000 men and killing around 2000 rebels, it had been forced back from its landing site, and back into the Kansai region of Honshu. Foresight had told the shogun to have his second army ready to back it up just in case something happened, and before two months were up the great fortress of Matsuyama in Iyo was under siege by that same second army. Just a few days ago he had gotten word that the castle had fallen, and that Lord Tomatocow would soon be here to face his punishment.
Even with the rebellion Yoshimochi had been forced to deal with several issues, artisans had begun complaining about taxes. The Shogun could not stand for this, and had them all executed, Sending a clear message to his enemies.
Diplomacy with China had finally paid off, and Japan was in a grand alliance with China, Korea, Manchu, and Tibet. Unfortunately Tibet had gone and declared two wars, and was abandoned by Korea and Manchu. China stuck with them. Japan was in a position that it needed China so the Shogun had been forced to agree to declare, though he had no intention of sending troops. First War was declared on Bengal in July, and then on Chagatai in August. Less then a month after that, he had heard that the siege on Matsuyama had succeeded. Now he was going to see his opponent.
A man dressed in peasant clothes came into the chambers, Abe right behind him, pushing him onwards to his proper place. In Abe’s hand he carried a purple cloth wrapped around two swords, each of a different length. Abe pushed the man down once he had reached the proper spot, and then proceeded to push the mans head down until it touched the tatami floor.
“Show your master the proper respect” was all Abe said as he pulled the mans head back up by his topknot. Abe handed the shogun the swords and the purple cloth they were wrapped in before receding to the back of the room.
“Why did you rebel against my authority” the Shogun asked plainly.
“I did not rebel against you my lord” replied the man nervously. “I rebelled against your corrupt advisors who would destroy this country.
“Dearest Lord Tomatocow, do you think that I do not control my own court? Do you think that I am that weak that I do what those under me say?”
“No my lord” was all the now terrified man could squeak out.
Yoshimochi was beginning to tire of this game. He already knew everything that he needed to know. “Abe” he called, “please come here.”
Abe stepped forward as the Shogun took the shorter of the two swords, the wakizashi, out from their cloth wrapping. “Give this to Lord Tomatocow, perhaps he can redeem himself from the shame he has brought on his family name”
With that Abe took the sword, and slowly giving it to the one time Daimyo, making sure to be ready to grab his own katana should this putrid man try anything.
Lord Tomatocow took the sword out of its sheath and did as the Shogun had intended him. Within minutes he was dead.
Yoshimochi watched as the Shoji doors to his audience chamber opened. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Now he would have his final vengeance on the man who dared oppose him. The rebellion had turned out tougher then he thought it would be, for the sole reason that as soon as the Shoguns flag was taken down around Iyo in Shikoku, the Waka (pirates) had appeared. His navy had been ill prepared. Even though his fleet had outnumbered the pirate fleet by a large amount, it had taken three months between the beginning of the engagement to its end in January nearly two years ago. To make matters worse the first army he had sent in had been defeated by the rebels. Although it killed twice as many rebels as it lost, losing around 1000 men and killing around 2000 rebels, it had been forced back from its landing site, and back into the Kansai region of Honshu. Foresight had told the shogun to have his second army ready to back it up just in case something happened, and before two months were up the great fortress of Matsuyama in Iyo was under siege by that same second army. Just a few days ago he had gotten word that the castle had fallen, and that Lord Tomatocow would soon be here to face his punishment.
Even with the rebellion Yoshimochi had been forced to deal with several issues, artisans had begun complaining about taxes. The Shogun could not stand for this, and had them all executed, Sending a clear message to his enemies.
Diplomacy with China had finally paid off, and Japan was in a grand alliance with China, Korea, Manchu, and Tibet. Unfortunately Tibet had gone and declared two wars, and was abandoned by Korea and Manchu. China stuck with them. Japan was in a position that it needed China so the Shogun had been forced to agree to declare, though he had no intention of sending troops. First War was declared on Bengal in July, and then on Chagatai in August. Less then a month after that, he had heard that the siege on Matsuyama had succeeded. Now he was going to see his opponent.
A man dressed in peasant clothes came into the chambers, Abe right behind him, pushing him onwards to his proper place. In Abe’s hand he carried a purple cloth wrapped around two swords, each of a different length. Abe pushed the man down once he had reached the proper spot, and then proceeded to push the mans head down until it touched the tatami floor.
“Show your master the proper respect” was all Abe said as he pulled the mans head back up by his topknot. Abe handed the shogun the swords and the purple cloth they were wrapped in before receding to the back of the room.
“Why did you rebel against my authority” the Shogun asked plainly.
“I did not rebel against you my lord” replied the man nervously. “I rebelled against your corrupt advisors who would destroy this country.
“Dearest Lord Tomatocow, do you think that I do not control my own court? Do you think that I am that weak that I do what those under me say?”
“No my lord” was all the now terrified man could squeak out.
Yoshimochi was beginning to tire of this game. He already knew everything that he needed to know. “Abe” he called, “please come here.”
Abe stepped forward as the Shogun took the shorter of the two swords, the wakizashi, out from their cloth wrapping. “Give this to Lord Tomatocow, perhaps he can redeem himself from the shame he has brought on his family name”
With that Abe took the sword, and slowly giving it to the one time Daimyo, making sure to be ready to grab his own katana should this putrid man try anything.
Lord Tomatocow took the sword out of its sheath and did as the Shogun had intended him. Within minutes he was dead.
Nicely written summary of the rebellion. Beware those warmongering Tibetan Buddhists! They could land you in some serious trouble if they keep that up.
Fitting end for a upstart rogue daimyo. The audacity to rebel against the Shogun!
I agree with Zach, look out for them warmongering Tibetans, eh?
I agree with Zach, look out for them warmongering Tibetans, eh?
I like the sword-wielding Tomatocow.
Nice writing style, and a somewhat non-unexpected choice of country
May I hint? Pics! * hint hint *.
Nice writing style, and a somewhat non-unexpected choice of country
May I hint? Pics! * hint hint *.
How are things going in the land of the Rising Sun? Any chance of an update anytime soon?