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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Former Daimyo of Kuwana My brother has submitted a fine proposal. The Samurai Registration Act addresses two worrisome problems that strike at the heart of society as it is currently. First, that the actions of the greedy and opportunistic are weakening what it means to be a Samurai. They think that with their money that they can buy whatever they want. Sure, it can buy a lot of things, many of which do nothing but ruin one's life. But no matter how much gold they have, the difference between us and them is that we are Samurai and they are not. We are warriors. We are noble. We have pure blood. We have things that cannot be bought with money. ...Or is this really so? These days, if you look hard enough, if you find a man whose heart is black enough, and your pockets are deep enough, you can step over this divide. With enough money, you can pretend that you are not descended from rats, and that it is not excrement that runs through your veins! You can even spit in the faces of all the great Samurai ancestors of Japan, and wash your behind with their tears! This is what you do when you sneak your way into the Samurai caste! And yet there are those shameless enough to do it! And this brings us to our second problem. These men, who seemingly know only deceit and cowardice, pretend to be warriors and rulers. They wear swords, they vote in our elections, they receive our stipends! It is bad enough that their lies bring shame upon themselves, but the very existence of these fake Samurai dilutes and dirties the Samurai class as a whole! Every day that they continue this deceit, they actively harm society as a whole! Let us put an end to their lies, and let us bring back our Samurai pride! Takanago fucked around with this message at 02:25 on Feb 7, 2014 |
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Feb 7, 2014 02:19
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Daimyo-in-Exile of Kuwana They say that a Samurai is much like his Sword. And that a General is much like his Soldiers. And that a Daimyo is much like his Generals. And that a Shogun is much like his Daimyo. And that our commander-in-chief, the President, is much like a Shogun. Between all of these, the same principles of strength apply. One would not want to charge into battle under a weak general, just as they would not want to charge in with a broken sword. And if your sword serves you well, you do not want to be forced to replace it unless you have found one that is better. Understanding these principles, it becomes clear that the forced term limits threaten to put us in a less than advantageous position. Tell me, why should we be forced to abandon our commander-in-chief, and force him to abandon us, merely because a few years have passed? In practical terms, President Enomoto has proven himself to be a strong leader with sound policies. It would be a mistake to force him to step down. As such I hereby submit to congress: Bill Submitted to Congress by Matsudaira Sadaaki: Presidential Term Limits Act That, before the the Election of 1877, Congress shall amend the Constitution of the Ezo Republic so that Term Limits for the office of President shall be abolished. End of Bill
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Feb 8, 2014 07:40
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Daimyo-in-Exile of Kuwana Is a man a Samurai because he fights? Or does a man fight because he is a Samurai? A fool may believe the two statements are equivalent, but in reality the gap between them is as wide as the gap between Samurai and Peasants. Being a member of the nobility is about much more than being a warrior. Samurai families have rich blood, and hundreds of years of martial history. These are things that cannot be earned overnight. Even in the case of men adopted into Samurai clans, it is an extraordinary event that is done because the clan deems them worthy, and is willing to take the risk of shaming their name by taking on a former peasant as one of their own. We should not have our government indiscriminately handing out titles and nobility to everybody and anybody while we have a country full of exiled daimyo waiting to take back their role as warlords. While I am not opposed to handing out titles based on martial merit, we simply cannot pretend that peasant recruits and esteemed Samurai are equally deserving of rewards. Please, Army Minister, I urge you to reconsider your proposal and bring it more in line with tradition. Don't use this as an opportunity to blur the line between Samurai and peasant warrior and fill our military and nobility with unqualified opportunists.
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Feb 9, 2014 16:31
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Daimyo-in-Exile of Kuwana While we are discussing the matter of officers and soldiers, I would like to formally volunteer my services as a military commander for the invasion of Sado Island. I beseech our military administrators to consider my qualifications and accept my services. As Daimyo of Kuwana, I loyally served the Shogunate and later the Republic during the Boshin War. Before that, I served as the Kyoto Shoshidai, the shogun's chief deputy in the area. I believe that I am more than qualified to serve our nation as a commander.
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Feb 9, 2014 18:29
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Daimyo-in-Exile of Kuwana Two warriors are about to fight a duel. One declares, "I am wise, for I know my opponent's every move. He is a man who knows nothing but vertical slices." Then when it comes time to fight, the so-called wise man is caught by surprise with a swift horizontal cut. "How deceptive! Using a cut like this!" the dying man says. His opponent replies, "I never said I was going to cut one way or another. The only one who deceived you is yourself." Army minister, be careful of what you assume others are saying. Sometimes it does not match the truth, and when it does, you only have yourself to blame. I never said I want samurai to receive no rewards -- no fiefdoms. It would never be my intention to do so. Perhaps I was unclear, if an esteemed man like yourself misunderstood me. My apologies. It is not just the case that Samurai are more capable warriors than peasants. They are also more deserving of rewards. In joining the Ezo Republic we exiled daimyos have given up much. We gave up our homes, our fiefdoms, and our titles to loyally serve the true leaders of Japan. As we serve Ezo and take back our nation from the corrupt Meiji dogs, it is only natural that sooner or later, what was taken from us will be given back. On the other hand, peasants and commoners have given up very little, because they have very little. They have no lands that their families have rules for centuries, no proud traditions to uphold. All they have is their money, and the things they buy with it. But money and items are temporary, portable things. They are not much to worry about. So what I am saying is yes, Samurai should be rightfully compensated for their military service. I am glad we agree. Now, as army minister, will you accept my offer of service?
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Feb 9, 2014 20:30
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Daimyo-in-Exile of Kuwana What is more harmful to a man? Is it the external wounds, the cuts and bruises? Or is it the internal pains, the aches and coughs? Only a fool would say that one can always be safely ignored. It is a man's duty to protect his health, inside and out. While I am out, managing the war effort in Sado, I must speak my mind about the situation back home in Ezo. As I embarked on the voyage to war, I felt very good about the situation in our republic. However the news I hear has shocked me even more than the removal of my dear brother's leg. Tell me, what has gone on during my absence? First, I must protest our beloved Shogun's proposed division of fiefdoms, and assignment of Daimyo lords! Tell me, my Lord, why have you decided to make the Ainu Chieftan, Tsukinoeaino, and the high judge Takenaka Shigekata Daimyo lords? I do not wish to imply you are being foolish, but I am dearly confused. Does the High Judge not have constitutional obligations that would interfere with him having another government position? What would happen if someone were to bring a legal suit against him as a Daimyo lord? And why, oh why, should samurai retainers be forced to serve a non-samurai barbarian such as the Ainu chieftan? Don't they traditionally fall under the domain of the Matsumae clan, anyway? It seems wholly improper to me that we have such a barbaric Daimyo lord! I should remind you, beloved Shogun, that there are more than enough qualified candidates for these warlord positions. If you are short on talent, why not choose someone such as myself? Would it not be preferable to grant these responsibilities to exiled Daimyos, who have both the status and experience to perform these jobs well! I understand and accept that you chose my dear brother over me, but I beg you to please reconsider! Secondly, I must express my concern and shock at the news that a Gaijin is going to marry into the Tokugawa family! Can we really allow a refined Tokugawa woman to be defiled by these hairy, uncouth foreign pigs? While their contribution to our military and industry must be noted, as well as the diplomatic implications, this is simply not acceptable! To abandon the refined sister of the Shogun to such a cruel fate brings shame and despair to every Japanese man and woman loyal to the Shogunate! Please, this marriage must not be allowed to happen! It is one thing to allow Gaijin to trespass onto Japanese soil. It is one thing to allow Gaijin to trespass into Japanese military matters. It is one thing to allow Gaijin to trespass into Japanese economic matters. All of these things are shames, but sometimes it can be argued that present conditions demand we accept them. But we must not allow Gaijin to trespass into our most noble families! This, I will never accept! Finally, I must dearly condemn the abhorrent proposal to fill the republic with whores for the merchant and peasant classes. This does not solve our problems in any way, and only serves the perversion of corrupt men. So these are my gravest concerns at the present time. I ask that you all please consider them carefully.
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Feb 14, 2014 00:34
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Daimyo-in-Exile of Kuwana YES on my dear brother's Samurai Registration Act. ABSTAIN on 2-1.1 SAMURAI REGULATION CODE OF 1877. NO on the The Act to Strengthen the Nation, Solve Economic Woes, and Birth Many Sons through Migrant Labor and Concubinage (Importation of Chinese Sex Slaves Act). NO on the War Time Contributions Act. YES on the 2-2 Sado Island Pacification and Improvement Bill. NO on Bill 2-3. YES on Bill 2-4. YES on Bill 2-5. YES on Bill 2.6. Currently the only proposal giving me the fiefdom I rightfully deserve.
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Feb 18, 2014 05:39
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Daimyo-in-Exile of Kuwana I will withdraw my support of Bill 2.6. Sado Island is too small to divide up five ways, anyway. However, I must ask the good Shogun: When will I receive a fiefdom once again?
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Feb 18, 2014 18:36
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Nominee for Army Minister, Daimyo-in-Exile of Kuwana I humbly accept the President's nomination for Army Minister. Lord Otori, I strongly urge you to back down. The only thing you are going to accomplish here by causing such a big ruckus is embarrassing yourself. Also I must offer my sincere condolences to the Tokugawa family for the tragic demise of miss Tokugawa Masako. While indeed I objected very strongly to her marriage to the gaijin, she absolutely did not deserve to die so young. I promise you that I will cry a thousand tears on the day of her funeral.
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Feb 20, 2014 05:37
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Why do we look at cherry blossoms? Nothing, they say, is prettier than they, But is this really the truth? Is the land not abundant with flowering plants? Is the Sakura not just one of many? But are all flowers created equal? While a fool looks merely at the moment, They say the wise man looks at all of eternity. Here today, the cherry blossom is gone in a week. They are to the gardens, as humans are to the world. The beauty of the cherry blossom is the beauty of life. One in the same, we fall in love with these things. As we watch the blossoms, they act like mirrors. Just as the leaves dance through the air, Man dances through his life. And then, one day. It ends. I am not often a man that expresses sorrow and anguish. But when I heard the news of my brother's death, I could not help but cry. He was no ordinary brother -- he was both a brother in blood and a brother in battle. That kind of bond is seen but once in a lifetime, and now it is already gone. He was a great man of strong principle, and it is an absolute shame that he is gone. He is the type of man who cannot be truly replaced, but we will do the best we can to fill his wake. Brother, if you can hear me, I want to say that I love you just as much as a brother can, and that I will miss you dearly. You were not just my brother, but you were a stalwart warrior as well. And not just on the battlefield. I know that there was no other man who vigorously defended our Japanese traditions as much as you. No one else felt such a fire in their heart like you did when it comes to honoring our way of life. While I tried to keep up with you, I know that I fell quite short. From this day forward, I swear upon my honor as a Matsudaira that I will not forget the sacrifice you made and the legacy you left behind. I will do anything and everything in my power to turn Ezo into a land that you would be truly proud of. To do any less would be to disappoint you as your brother. Rest in Peace, Matsudaira Katamori.
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Feb 27, 2014 00:45
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Special Bill 1 - Army Minister Appointment: Yes Special Bill 1 - Navy Minister Appointment: Yes Bill 3-1 - Yes Bill 3-2 - Abstain Bill 3-3 - Abstain Bill 3-4 - Bill 3-5 - Yes Bill 3-6 - No Bill 3-7 - No Bill 3-8 - No Bill 3-9 (Budget) - Republican/Homeland Party Joint Bill FINAL (final) Bill 3-10 - No
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Feb 27, 2014 04:13
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Army Minister I have compiled a report on the state of the land forces of the Ezo Republic. Please forgive me relative tardiness, personal affairs have kept me busy. Our current records report our current armed forces as such: 800 Elite Samurai 8,100 Samurai Infantry 3 armstrong guns 5,300 peasant conscripts Meanwhile, we can estimate the Meiji response to be at least 60,000 troops, the number that were sent (before reinforcements) to defeat the Satsuma Uprising. Considering the situation, however, I would not be surprised if they sent much more than that. I would not be surprised if they sent 80,000, or even 100,000 filthy peasant conscripts to try and stop us. But whether or not they send the minimum expected, the maximum, or even more, I should note that our army is similar in size and composition to the Great Saigo's. His forces, lead by great samurai much like our own, numbered 15,000, and could not do a thing against the endless tide of Meiji peasants. It should be noted that other armed forces exist in Ezo, such as Brunet's mercenary group, and whatever it is the Ainu have. However they are not a part of the regular army, I disregarding them for the sake of this present report. The fact is, tragically, that we are likely to be quite drastically outnumbered should the Meiji make a full military landing on Ezo. It would be anywhere from 4-to-1 to 6-to-1 or worse. While our native terrain and defensive military infrastructure will give us an advantage, I must note that if we were to face those kinds of odds our chances of victory would be slim at best. But this is not to say that there is no hope! It is not the place of a General to whine and cry about how a battle cannot be won! I know, personally, that I can kill at least six of those Meiji dogs. I could even kill ten! Compared to our elite troops, the Meiji forces are nothing but untrained peasant trash! Our agile and skilled troops are capable of battlefield maneuvers that those dogs couldn't even dream of! If we are to fight with those odds, we will do it, and we will put fear into the hearts of the Meiji! We should note, however, that we may not even fight against those kinds of numbers. Everything I wrote above ignores the factor that our superior naval forces may have upon the war, and assumes that they do absolutely nothing to protect our shores. This is not going to be the case, but I am not going to plan a war strategy that relies on others to do my job. So, in short: -Should the Meiji land all, or the majority of their forces, we will be outnumbered quite badly. -We hold a major advantage in troop quality -Barbarian (Gaijin, Ainu) mercenaries/militias may play a factor in the battle
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Mar 8, 2014 16:10
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) 陸軍奉行 (Army Minister) So, tell me, who was it that decided to betray me? I know it was somebody among us, my mission was supposed to be a secret. But I guess it wasn't, since even the Gaijin, of all people, knew what was going on. I am angry, not just because they sabotaged my mission, but because they sabotaged the whole war effort. So, tell me, who was it that decided to betray the Republic? Who turned their back upon the Army, the Constitution, and the Emperor? I know that I have enemies. There are those who blame me for Tokugawa Masako's death. There are those who hate me because I have made a stand for Japanese traditions, and for the Japanese people. There are people who might hate me for any reason. It is not my job to keep track of each and every one of them. If you are one of these people, that's fine. But if you hate me enough to want to kill me, just do it openly! If you are Samurai, just step forward and challenge me to a duel. There is no need to resort to Snakery that threatens the entire Republic! I am a proud Matsudaira man, and like my brother, I will not back down from a fair fight. I will, however, certainly not fall victim to mere trickery and dirty tactics. With this personal announcement aside, I will have a couple of important announcements to make at a later time.
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Mar 14, 2014 01:13
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) 陸軍奉行 (Army Minister) While it is unfortunate to have to do something like this, as a congressman and as a minister I stand by the president's decision. As a note, I still have some important announcements to make in the near future. Expect to hear them as soon as I have the details worked out. Takanago fucked around with this message at 14:51 on Mar 16, 2014 |
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Mar 16, 2014 14:48
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) 陸軍奉行 (Army Minister)  Announcing the formation of the Sakurakai (桜会, Cherry Blossom Party) It has become clear that the political landscape of the Ezo Republic has changed. The party lines that defined us during the previous election cycles have become meaningless. Simply look at the fact that the defining position of my own Homeland party, war with Meiji, has become the position of the entire republic itself. It is no longer an issue that divides congress, and I thank the Nationalists (and formerly the Republicans) to moving towards our own views on that matter. On the other hand, there has been another notable change in congressional politics. One that is very close to me. After my dear brother's death, the responsibility of leading proud Japanese men like the Sakoku-ha Chained Country Faction has largely fallen to me. So on one axis of thought, the Nationalists and Homelanders are largely the same. On another, the Homelanders and Chained Countrymen are largely the same. I think this makes things pretty clear that it is time to change how things work. I am announcing the formation of the Sakurakai, otherwise known as the Cherry Blossom Society or Cherry Blossom Party. Japan itself is much like the Sakura petal: she is beautiful, yet fragile. There is a lot to love when it comes to our heritage, our country, and our people. Our ways are better than any other in the world! And yet, if we are not careful, it might simply disappear like the cherry blossom. Everywhere you look, you may find someone or some thing which wishes to change Japan for the worse. We will not let that happen. We declare the following: 1. We are loyal to those traditions which make us Japanese. While sometimes it is necessary to adopt new techniques, one must never forget their heritage. 2. We are committed to the war with Meiji, and shall be until the false government stands no more. 3. We pledge to defend Japan as the home of the Japanese people, and to protect it from foreign influence and corruption. 4. We shall endeavor to protect the stability of society, and to maintain the peace and order which makes both government and everyday life possible. 5. We stand for a strong nation, loyal both to its government leaders and to its divine Emperor. I call upon all members of the Homeland and Sakoku factions to join me in this new endeavor. While I loathe to abandon old ways, it has become clear that our old parties have become obsolete. Takanago fucked around with this message at 19:56 on Mar 16, 2014 |
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Mar 16, 2014 19:15
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) 陸軍奉行 (Army Minister) The Strengthen the Republic Bill states, among other things, that the army is permitted to conduct covert operations against targets at war with the republic, and forces that could reasonably pose a danger against the republic, as well as conduct counterintelligence operations of our own. Keep in mind also that it under my authority to command the various militia groups within Ezo. It is a simple fact that a Meiji Spy sabotaged my raid on the Meiji fleet, and by extension the entire war effort. It is also a simple fact that Totomi is a man with clear ties and allegiance to the corrupt Meiji court. He may be a diplomat, but I believe we all know that it is quite common for diplomats to engage in espionage. I intend to show no mercy to the scum who wish to weaken our republic, whether it be from within or without. I offer apologies only to Hijikata Toshizō, a man whom I deeply respect. While I am sorry to have caused you inconvenience, I assure you that my actions helped the republic. I am no barbarian, nor am I some kind of villain. I only wish to serve the republic just as well domestically as I do on the battlefield. And the best way to do that, I believe, is to strike fear into the hearts of Ezo's enemies, no matter where they hide.
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Mar 27, 2014 22:54
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) 陸軍奉行 (Army Minister) Isn't the appointment of the Shogun one of the Emperor's duties?
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Apr 5, 2014 18:07
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) 陸軍奉行 (Army Minister) Enough is enough. There are times when a man must stand back and hold his tongue. There are times when a man must respect the decisions of others, even when they disagree with them. These traits are important for the stability of society, and preservation of traditional hierarchical order. A respectful man knows when to obey authority, and to respect the offices that have been in place for hundreds of years. But, a man must also when not to hold back. Sometimes these offices are abused, and if this is left untreated, the system will rot from inside. This is one of those times. My esteemed relative, Matsudaira Naritami, is abusing his position as the Shogun's Chancellor to push his own liberal agenda. From his recent actions, it is clear that his loyalties lie more with gaijins than with the samurai class. While he hands out rewards to the hairy barbarians he takes away rewards from noble samurai. I hereby call for his immediate resignation, and the annulment of all acts he has carried in the Shogun's name. Upon his resignation or removal from office, he should be replaced with a more loyal and competent Matsudaira clan member. I nominate myself. Retainers to the Tokugawa Shogunate, if you are truly loyal, then join me in removing this man from his office!
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Apr 24, 2014 00:07
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) 陸軍奉行 (Army Minister) Your actions in the Shogun's name do harm to his office and to the samurai as a whole. If your trend of weakening traditions were to continue, we would end up just like the Meiji where being a samurai means absolutely nothing. Your words against me are weak and petty. You claim that I haven't been defending the Republic? Did you not even look at what was going out there on the battlefield? It was my army and my leadership that threw the Meiji army off these shores. I have no personal anger towards you. I merely wish to undo the harm that you are doing to the shogun's authority. If you wish to settle things peacefully, then you should step down humbly.
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Apr 24, 2014 00:38
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Leader of the Sakura Party So that is how it is. Fine. That is within the President's power. However, the Republic is a system of checks and balances, which allows me to submit the following to the House of Representatives: quote:Impeachment Declaration Act Takanago fucked around with this message at 01:27 on Apr 24, 2014 |
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Apr 24, 2014 01:17
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Leader of the Sakura Party The high speak, and the low shall listen. The Emperor orders, and his subjects shall obey. Please, O Divine Emperor, see this display of humility! It was never my intention to worry one such as yourself, nor is it my place to do anything that may displease you. I am, and have always been, a humble servant of the Japanese nation, doing what he thought would best serve the republic! If you decree there shall be no more rabble rousing, there shall be no more rabble rousing. If you decree that there be no more unmitigated violence, there shall be no more unmitigated violence. It is as simple as that. I shall endeavor, in my own actions and in my leadership, to serve Ezo in a way that best suits your divine vision. Only traitors and fools would dare to do otherwise, and I am none of those.
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May 7, 2014 01:04
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