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Current and accurate information is essential in order to maintain control. If information cannot be determined to come from actual fact, then it is suggested that you consider the occurrence of the rumor to be reason enough for quelling any potential disturbance. There is always some truth behind any rumor. If someone shows a desire to wrest control from you they should not be lightly overlooked. Detractors must be removed from office by any means you deem appropriate.

Sugiwara Michizane, a regent in the Fujiwara clan, was unjustly accused of having illicit relations with one of the emperor’s consorts, the exquisite Lady Chiba. Michizane was sent into exile even though no one could actually prove that he had disgraced the throne. The cause of his downfall was his overbearing attention towards Lady Chiba whenever she was in his presence. Rivals, jealous of his position at court, spread rumors that created great difficulty for Michizane. His wife committed suicide because of the disgrace that befell her family. The emperor, although unable to prove anything, had no choice but to remove Michizane from the court in order to maintain the dignity required for the proper conduct of state business. No one ever knew if any impropriety was committed.