Shōshi rank, was granted the rank of Daishi, and was made Oho-omi of the Right.[1]
5th month, 1st day. Shikofu, Miwa no Kimi, of Lower Shōkwa rank, Tsunomaro, Harahibe no Muraji[2] of Upper (XXV. 46.) Daisen rank, and others were sent to Silla.
This year, the Queen of Silla sent Kim Ta-sya, Sa-son of Sa-tök-pu, as hostage. He had a suite of thirty persons.
A.D. 650. Hakuchi,[6] 1st year, Spring, 1st month, 1st day. The Imperial chariot proceeded to the Palace of Ajifu, where the Emperor viewed the ceremonies of the New Year's congratulations.
On this day the Imperial chariot returned to the Palace.
2nd month, 9th day. Shikofu, Kusakabe no Muraji, Governor of the Province of Anato, presented to the Emperor a white pheasant, saying:—"Nihe, a relation of Obito, the Kuni no Miyakko, caught it on the 9th day of the first month on Mount Wonoyama." Upon this inquiry was made of the Lords of Pèkché, who said:—"In the eleventh year[7] of Yung-p‘ing, in the reign of Ming Ti of the Later Han dynasty, white pheasants were seen in a certain place." Further, inquiry was made of the Buddhist priests, who answered and said:—"With our ears we have not heard, nor with our eyes have we seen (XXV. 47.) such. May it please Your Majesty to order a general amnesty; and so give joy to the hearts of the people."
The Priest Dōtō said:—"At one time Koryö desired to build a Buddhist Temple. There was no place which was not examined for this purpose. Then in a certain place a white
- ↑ Udaijin.
- ↑ A note in the "Shūkai" identifies this family with the Kamori no Muraji of the "Seishiroku." They seem to have had originally something to do with the performance of the harahi or purification ceremonies.
- ↑ In China 侍郎 are Vice-Presidents of a Board. Chancellors (?)
- ↑ 中客, literally middle guests, officials of middle rank.
- ↑ Including skilled artisans.
- ↑ i.e. "white pheasant." The reason for this name of the year-period appears below.
- ↑ A.D. 68.
