Money as money was despised by the bushi of theKamakura epoch. Thus was presented thespectacle of a father (Takauji) fighting against his son (Tadafuyu),and a brother (Tadayoshi) fighting against a brother (Takauji). Japaneseannalists say of Chikafusa: It was through his ability that theSouthern forces were co-ordinated and kept active in all parts of theempire. Tradition has handed down some incidents which illustratethe ethics of that time as well as the character of the man.
Thus, the power of appointing and dismissing the great officials inKyoto, which is one of the important prerogatives of the crown, waspractically usurped by the shogun. Thenceforth, the administration fell entirely into the hands of thisschemer. The leading characteristics of the Jodo (pure land) system introducedby him are easily stated. In ancient times, when men's dispositions were straightforward, acomplicated system of morals was unnecessary.
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