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This is not so in nonmilitary affairs where people can become quickly annoyed with anything the leader tries to develop. The shogun may inadvertently create a problem that he is unable to rectify without harsh action, whereas in the private domain the leader can revert back to the original idea of the enterprise with little difficulty, unless he commits a severe breach of conduct. In public matters a leader can be constantly assaulted and forced into compromising situations, which may bring an unwanted change in conditions unless he is ironfisted. If he is, the above problem will probably not develop.

To remind you of this situation, please remember when Yoshikai Bento sought to favor his own family with court positions and overlooked the desires of the emperor’s family. He gave everyone of his bloodline positions of authority and entirely overlooked the consternation of others more closely aligned to the emperor. The incompetence of Bento’s family became legendary, and he was soon replaced himself when the emperor, who had been lenient, was constantly assailed by reports of ineptitude. To alleviate the condition and to put things back in order, the emperor removed Bento and replaced him with the empress’s brother. That her brother was also incapable did not matter as much as the tranquillity that was restored to the emperor’s household.