we are amaterasu kingdom dimensionsXXV。
This English sentence ends with "the first". 11月 05, 2018
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
era of the vassal
Ernest Satow said "should make coalition regime of lords" at first.
"The lord is only a nominal existence.
The truly important people are among their vassals."
However、in this era when Japanese spent the feudal era of 250 years when order was justice(it was a peaceful era in general)、he noticed soon.
※By the way according to my memory、perhaps this is Kissinger san's remark.
(There is also a possibility of completely different・lol.)
"The greatest secret of successful diplomatic negotiations is sincerity."
It's like a remark by Miyamoto Musashi san(lol).※
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There was one Satsuma samurai named "O(o)kubo Ichizo(u)".
He was a childhood friend of Saigo.
From this period、he came to the surface as formidable enemy of Tokugawa.
The authority of Tokugawa was downfall by the defeat against Choshu.
Okubo tried to make a further blow to it.
The opening of the port of Hyogo that deadline was approaching.
This was official promise of Tokugawa to other countries.
However、Hyogo was close to Kyoto.
So there was still great opposition from the Kyoto nobles.
In general、favorable nobles to the Tokugawa was also the same think.
"Tokugawa have no power to persuade nobles of Kyoto already.
You had better rely on Satsuma."
He said so to diplomats of western countries.
"This issue is too entangled.
I therefore think it isn't good to entrust this solution to Tokugawa alone.
Everyone should out the wisdom for this issue.
I propose a meeting by influential lords."
He also said so at political circles in Kyoto.
"The lord is only a nominal existence."
Maybe he also had thought so.
"Loyalty to the lord is Loyalty to the lord.
Reality politics is Reality politics.
The two must be considered separately."
This may be a modern way of thinking.
(For example、Emperor agency theory.)
※As I wrote earlier、Emperor Showa was a supporter of this theory.
But he professes it (acts that great affect on national politics with private feelings)、it was a constitutional violation、according to his thoughts.※
Era of the name of the lords like Middle Ages was over.
Era of the vassal with ability had come.
※When a certain vassal died、his lord immediately became less vivid.
Certainly there is such a topic.
For example、if I are isolated、I cann't do anything(lol).※
Thursday, 8 November 2012
forerunner
I think there were to any country.
In Japan、there was a Warring States period from 1500AD to 1600AD '(about).
There were many competent lords at this era.
Because otherwise they vanished soon.
Finally Tokugawa had restored peace.
This peace will last for 250 years.
"Spend without making serious mistakes.
Follow the precedent."
This was became the basic policy of this period lords.
The lords no longer have to be competent.
※In the case of influential feudal lords、early in the formation of the Tokugawa regime、it seems that there were cases where they pretended to be fools.
(Naturally、to avoid suspicions by the Tokugawa regime.)※
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Of course there were exceptions.
For example previous lord of Satsuma named "Shimazu Nariakira".
"Expulsion of the foreigners is stupidity."
He said so from an early stage.
And era moved in the direction he predicted.
Also he discovered the talent of Saigo.
At that time、Saigo was still a low status samurai.
It maybe the same as Katsu's presence for Sakamoto.
(Of course Nariakira is the lord for Saigo.)
Nariakira embarked on a reform of Tokugawa regime together with his comrades (including persons of the Tokugawa clan).
But at that time、he died suddenly due to illness.
After this、Satsuma’s real power moved to his half young brother.
He himself respected Nariakira.
(He had also caused Namamugi incident.)
※And it is natural、but it was Nariakira himself who entrusted him with the future of Satsuma.
However、before Nariakira become Satsuma's lord、there was a fierce power struggle between the two factions.
Therefore between he and a group of Saigo there was a tension relationship to the end.
※According to my memory.
Nariakira went out for hunting、and he drank well water at destination.
After that、he suddenly lost physical condition and passed away.
Therefore、from the perspective of the Nariakira san's faction、this was suspected to be an assassination by his mother.※
"街道をゆく 第9回 奥州白河・会津のみち"
当たり前のように書きますが(笑)、他の方たちが本人で、西郷さんだけが本人でない、てのは、変ですよ。
西田敏行はゴミ処刑ってことな。
It may have been a habitual saying of Ernest san(lol). 1月 17, 2019
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
approved
This incident hadn't develope to a large-scale conflict.
However、by this incident、Kobe was occupied by security forces of Western countries substantially.
Tokugawa troops that should maintain the security of Kobe.
They had retreated to Edo already and the new government troops had not yet arrived.
This area was a state of anarchy in fact.
※As mentioned above、the advance troop of the new government had already arrived.
"This situation is not good at this important time."
Probably everyone thought so.
Conference between the Imperial Court and Western countries.
It had to be held as soon as possible.
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"Our statement as the Government of Japan、can you convey that to the head of state in your country?"
The Imperial court representative said so.
"Of course.
We also wanted it."
The diplomatic corps replied.
”The Imperial Court is the Government of Japan.
The Imperial court clearly states it to other countries.”
This moment、it had been approved.
・・・・・・・・・
Effective control of Kobe.
It was handed over in peacefully to the new government.
Thursday, 21 February 2013
consultation
"Please sell us British warship for Edo attack."
Ernest was such consulted from the new government.
"Royal navy warship is not a commodity.
Therefore、we can't sell to you."
Ernest replied with a smile.
"Please take a neutral position against this rebellion.
But the government should ask this to other countries promptly.
Tokugawa are going to buy a new battleship from the United States now.
By doing so the government can stop it."
Tokugawa navy force was still overwhelming against the new government navy.
Ernest advised so as a friend.
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"Only leaving the living expenses of our lord、Choshu want return our territory to the Emperor.
By Choshu doing so first、lord of all would follow it.
Japan become a true unified nation by it.
If it does not、Japan is a weak country forever."
This time、Ito of Choshu said this plan to Ernest.
Comrade.
For example、Choshu people for Satsuma people.
For them、at that time Ernest might have been a feeling like thatrather than as foreigner.
Friday, 22 February 2013
invite
"Would you like to come to Kyoto?
We would like to invite diplomatic corps to Kyoto."
The new government proposed like that to diplomatic corps.
About 300 years、since the ban on Christianity.
Westerners have been excluded from Kyoto until now.
But this time、they had been officially invited.
"We are glad to accept the offer."
Of course、this proposal was accepted by them.
Although it has left a number of problems、expulsion of the foreigners were coming to the end.
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"Lords that want to follow the Tokugawa.
We don't mind at all、everyone will can go away from here.
But are you ally of either side?
You must become clear it by tomorrow."
Iwakura declared so.
Lords that had to stay in Kyoto at this time (including families of Tokugawa).
All of them took part in the new government side.
West Japan was almost unification by it.
ここをいつも読み込んでくださってる皆さんには、おれらの言いたいことは伝わるでしょう(ほとんどの方は同じ思いだと思います)。
"完全に遮断した状況"なら、逆の意味で、当然、"教科書的症例を発する"ことは可能だとおもいます。
"NHK教養セミナー 大岡昇平 時代への発言 第1回 出征 1984.8"
"NHK教養セミナー 大岡昇平 時代への発言 第2回 死んだ兵士に 1984.8 (最後音切れあり)"
"NHK教養セミナー 大岡昇平 時代への発言 第3回 39年目の夏に ～詩人たち・堺事件・核状況に～1984.8 (後半部音切れあり)"
