compared to a three-fold cord.[1] In more recent times Imna was handed over to be a dependency of Pèkché. After that, Adzumabito, Miwa no Kurikuma no Kimi, was sent to inspect the frontier of the Land of Imna, and the King of Pèkché, in obedience to the Emperor's behest, showed him all the frontier. Yet there is a deficiency in the tribute, and it is therefore returned. The articles which are the produce of Imna are distinctly observed by the Emperor. Now for the future the country should be noted down as well the tribute which comes from it.[2] May you, the Cha-phyöng and the others, come back unchanged in appearance,[3] and speedily bring us a clear answer. Adzumabito, Miwa no Kimi, and Mŭmakahi no Miyakko will now be sent again.'"
A further Imperial order was given—"Let the wife and children of Wi-sa, a Talsol of Kwipu, be sent away."[4]
12th day. The Emperor gave command to the Oho-omi, Abe no Kurahashi no Maro, and the Oho-omi, Soga no Ishikaha no Maro, saying:—"The Empire should be ruled by (XXV. 7.) following in the footsteps of the Emperors of antiquity. Moreover, in your government of the Empire, you should preserve fidelity."
13th day. The Emperor gave command to the Oho-omi, Abe no Kurahashi no Maro, and the Oho-omi, Soga no Ishikaha no Maro, saying:—"Inquire of the Daibu and the hundred Tomo no Miyakko, one after another, as to the method of making gladness the means of using the people's services.[5]
14th day. The Oho-omi, Soga no Ishikaha no Maro, addressed the Emperor, saying:—"First of all the Gods of Heaven and Earth should be propitiated by worship; thereafter affairs of government ought to be considered."
On this day, Hirafu, Yamato no Aya no Atahe, was sent to
- ↑ This is explained to mean Pèkché, the Japanese authority in Imna, and the native Kings of Imna.
- ↑ The meaning seems to be that, as the Emperor takes special notice of the produce of Imna, a list should be prepared showing what tribute is sent by Pèkché and what by Imna, so that any deficiency may be at once recognizable.
- ↑ By sickness or old age.
- ↑ They were probably hostages. Vide XXIV. 10.
- ↑ Of reconciling the people to forced labour.
