Himeji-jo
The Great Empire of Japan
Lieutenant General Ito Mizushima sat quietly at his desk, gazing out the window of his office. Himeji Castle was one of the largest and most famous castle in Japan and it was his pleasure to requisition it. From here, he was able to oversee the continuing pacification of the countryside and the operations of his troops, as well as act as a member of the military government. It wasn't Kyoto, but then again he didn't much like Kyoto. Or maybe it was that Kyoto didn't like him. He wasn't from a good family, and his rise through the military and his exploits on the field had earned him a reputation as a brutalist who reveled in bloodshed. That wasn't true, of course; he simply needed what needed to be done. Some aristocrats just didn't understand.
Speaking of aristocrats... it looked as if he himself might soon be one. That didn't please him, necessarily, but he was an old man. His son would be much better off as a baron, he would be able to build off Mizushima's legacy and achieve even greater things. All that he did he did for his family, that they could reach for the stars boosted by their illustrious ancestor. His kami would aid them...
I support all propositions put forward by the illustrious Generalissimo, as they are beneficial for the safety and welfare and right-living of the Japanese people. However, I must humbly put forward my own idea...
The Great Empire of Japan
Lieutenant General Ito Mizushima sat quietly at his desk, gazing out the window of his office. Himeji Castle was one of the largest and most famous castle in Japan and it was his pleasure to requisition it. From here, he was able to oversee the continuing pacification of the countryside and the operations of his troops, as well as act as a member of the military government. It wasn't Kyoto, but then again he didn't much like Kyoto. Or maybe it was that Kyoto didn't like him. He wasn't from a good family, and his rise through the military and his exploits on the field had earned him a reputation as a brutalist who reveled in bloodshed. That wasn't true, of course; he simply needed what needed to be done. Some aristocrats just didn't understand.
Speaking of aristocrats... it looked as if he himself might soon be one. That didn't please him, necessarily, but he was an old man. His son would be much better off as a baron, he would be able to build off Mizushima's legacy and achieve even greater things. All that he did he did for his family, that they could reach for the stars boosted by their illustrious ancestor. His kami would aid them...
I support all propositions put forward by the illustrious Generalissimo, as they are beneficial for the safety and welfare and right-living of the Japanese people. However, I must humbly put forward my own idea...
The Spiritual Welfare of the Empire Act
Acknowledging the tribulations of the Japanese people, and the strife to which the spiritual life of the Empire has been subjected, the government finds it right and proper to enshrine the following provisions into law:
I. That to provide for the spiritualist welfare of our people, the Church of Japan is to be ordained and established.
II. That the Church is to be enshrined as the national religious body of the Japanese nation, exercising the rites and conducting the rituals of our common Shinto faith.
III. That His Majesty the Emperor is to serve as Head and Governor of the Church of Japan, conducting and overseeing her most important rites and rituals on behalf of the people and nation, and appoint daigūjin ((bishops)) to oversee Shinto cults at a regional level.
IV. That there is to be established a seminary for the education of kannushi ((priests)) by the Church, and that missionaries will be appointed to spread the faith in Japan's territories.
Established this day in law throughout Japan and her territories.