Theexplanation of this singular act on Sadanobu's part was that aprecisely analogous problem perplexed Yedo simultaneously. Hence Go-Saga'sattitude towards Kamakura was always one of deference, increased bythe fact that his eldest son, Munetaka, went to Kamakura as shogun,in 1252. Instructions were also issuedfrom Muromachi to the officials in Kyushu, peremptorily interdictingpiracy and ordering the arrest of any that contravened the veto. TheNanshan position offered unusual advantages for defence, and had beendiligently prepared for permanent occupation during many weeks.
tire totheir country; but, if they prefer to remain in the ceded territory,they will be maintained and protected in the Japan did not contemplate anylarger demand, nor did she seriously insist on an indemnity. By Kublai himself that defect was well appreciated. at thattime, and the fact that he yielded quietly to Hotta Masatoshi'sremonstrance goes far to acquit him of any sinister
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