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Although itwas a very simple implement, it nevertheless proved of such greatvalue that an Imperial command was issued urging its wide use. The camera Court in particular organized magnificent picnicsto see the cherry-trees of Hosho-ji and the snowy forest at Koya. In 1280, he issued an injunction exhortinglocal officials and vassals (go-kenin) to compose all theirdissensions and work in unison. The Hatakeyama had for headMochikuni, called also Tokuhon, a man of parts; and it happened thatthe rival family of Yamana was led by Mochitoyo,

It was evident that if either side retreated, the other wouldperforce be acknowledged by the Bakufu, and both were reluctant toput their fortunes to the final test. Rather will I and my son makethis castle our death-pillow. The weather in centralManchuria at the close of the year is such as to render militarymanoeuvres almost imp Matsushita a thousandfold in later years, the unadornedtruth seems to be that Hideyoshi was obliged to leave Ku