Читать книгу The Shogun's Scroll. Wield Power and Control Your Destiny онлайн

15 страница из 24

If misfortune besets the leader of a private domain then the people will rise up and defend their clan, especially against outside threats. Even if the leader suffers from a peculiarity of character, the people will tend to see it as part of the leader’s nature and it will be overlooked. Unless he begins to torment the people they will do no more than complain about him. As well, if they feel they are being treated too harshly they may seek outside intervention.

When outside intervention seems necessary, another in the hereditary line of succession can be granted permission, usually by the leader’s family itself, to wrest control and change authority. The new authority will more than likely put things back in order and will probably promise new conditions to the people. These promises may not necessarily be delivered or deliverable, but the people know they are incapable of taking control and will acquiesce accordingly. Of course, should there be serious complaint, the development of a faction can occur, causing further trouble where it tends to stir the people to revolt. That person or persons responsible for the unrest must be removed from office. This is not an act of cruelty. It is an act of maintaining control by intelligent means.