MightyMacbeth
I am Honor
Greetings ol chaps, anyone know anything about em?
mmarsh said:Your right that land was given to the samurai as a gift, but they did have to pay several koku of rice every year as a form of rent or tax. This is ultimaltly how the Japanese Dynasty was funded. While similar to the European Feudal System there was a major difference. All Samurai regardless of regional politics were loyal to the emporer of Japan whereas in Europe Knights were not always obedient to the king.
On the second point I meant Samurai caste. Samurai were prohibiting from learning a trade (other than warrior). So therefore a Samurai couldnt become Eta. Eta itself was caste beneath peasant.
Your right about many Samurai becoming Ronin through no fault of their own. The Parable of the 47 Ronin recounts this. Also Ronin was not always permanent. some would become Samurai again if they were accepted a position with a new Daimyo.
Blixs said:The reason why samurai were paid in rice was because money is considered as a vile and disgusting thing that destroys the hearts of men.The samurai were forbidden to carry money or have any economic thought.
The samurai were encouraged to learn other trades,though it wasn't necessary it was still encourage,for art and culture were a part of the samurai lifestyle.
The lowest caste in Japanese society at the time was actually the merchant caste.The merchants were considered as parasites in society,since they sold items,but they didn't make them.They also dealt with money,which was considered vile at the time.
As for the Emperor,his word wasn't actually the law,his words were more of recommendations and guidelines rather than real laws,the office of Emperor was like the UN,its make sanctions and laws but it doesn't have the power to enforce them.It was only because he was a descendant of the Sun Goddess that know one dared to touch him.
MightyMacbeth said:does any1 know the battle of nagashino?
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