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The public domain is the entire realm inclusive of private matters. All matters public and private concern the shogunate. The entire country comprises the public domain because it is legislated by the overall rules of the entire society. It doesn’t matter who appears to own anything. It is only by the grace of the emperor that the people may have their own lands. Because of this, men will want to please those in control, regardless of the manner in which that control has been appropriated. The people will be happy in mind and spirit when they know they are governed by a benevolent leader.

Because you and the emperor may have differences of opinion, it can become necessary for you to change policy at any given time. You should get an agreement from the emperor and advise your subjects that the change is due to divine intervention. In this manner you won’t be looked upon with disfavor by your own people. It will appear that you are only following the directives of the emperor, and you must never show any form of disdain when you are doing this. As a wise shogun, you will understand the powers expressed by the emperor, and you should permit your own actions to please him as well. Regardless, your own ideas will eventually be put into play, permitting yourself to control the entire domain without interference if you are astute. This includes using deception to maintain your position of authority.