:53:02
Your arguments are just.
But the decision remains.
:53:05
This decision was taken
by the retired Emperor.
:53:10
But, in reality
:53:11
it is from here that
Japan is governed.
:53:17
We ask the Emperor Tobu
:53:22
to dismiss this decree!
:53:25
It is of little value to you,
:53:28
Prime Minister.
:53:31
What shall we do?
:53:34
The peasants come
to ask us for asylum,
:53:38
there are thousands of them.
:53:41
If you take the estates,
:53:44
you take responsibility
for them too.
:53:48
Would it not be just
to accede to their request?
:53:53
The policies of the Monk-Emperor
:53:56
require that we confiscate all estates
:53:59
named in the decree.
:54:04
He would not make exceptions,
:54:06
even for the Order of Mount Hiei.
:54:07
So our Order enjoys no privilege?
:54:11
For centuries,
:54:13
we have been
the spiritual heart
:54:17
and unconditional supporters
of the Imperial Throne!
:54:20
In the present circumstances,
:54:24
it will be necessary for us
to withdraw that support.
:54:28
Do you want that?
:54:31
What do you think?
:54:32
Could the matter not
be reconsidered?
:54:41
We regret bothering Your Majesty,
:54:48
but we are worried.
:54:51
May I ask for some indulgence
for the Order of Mount Hiei?
:54:59
A Prime Minister