Ep. 14: The Taika Reform Commences Amidst Court Tensions Following Prince Shotoku's Death
Aired on September 9, 2017
Government is compared to fire, where excess causes destruction and deficiency leads to freezing. Following the death of Prince Shotoku, the imperial court in Japan has become increasingly volatile. A group of determined cats must now intervene to control this rising tension. Their objective is to implement the Taika reform, aiming to stabilize the political situation and prevent the court from spiraling out of control. This effort is critical to balancing the power dynamics within the empire after the loss of a key figure.
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