A historical Perspective During the Reign of

Note #6

Shoden Doshi from 1875 (8th year of Meiji) to 1879 (12th year of Meiji) was part of a group trying to abolish the prefectural system and reestablish the clan system. Also during this time he was active as a government official who after some time rose to the level Prewar Minister and Minister of Human Affairs.

In the first part of Chapter I during the 8th year of Meiji 7th month 1875, the domestic affairs office of which Shoden Doshi prevailed over was very important to him.
This office was a part of Rikuto Shitsushi Ijishiteihei, which was a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs. During this time Shoden met another minister Daiyugan who had just arrived by steamship.
This happened on the 14th day 7th month in the year 1875. He came at Shoden's request. The king of Shuri was very ill at the time. He was living the southern palace. A proxy leader was appointed in his highnesses stead named O Daikin and when Sanshiku called 0 Daikin to duty scores of people came to see this new leader. Daishin Jotsubi tried to quell some of the problems for the new leader along with Kinjijin Oshi.
The main point of this was to congratulate one Yofukushi for maintaining the status quo for the province of Ryukyu during these troubled times.
With the establishment of the prefectural system and the establishing of the new fixed judicial system, that had definite changes took place, which were for the good. Changes in the criminal law also took place. This was one of the things the lord of the Uehei clan helped with. From these reforms popular sentiment and excitement ensued.
Some of the clans were looking toward other reforms, which were adopted by the current Manchu Dynasty. The new government discouraged agitation to these new ideas.
Each prefecture was to pay tribute to the Ministry of Finance to support these new reforms. Again Shoden Doshi in the 9th month 1875 had a petition presented the emperor. From here he departed with the Sanshiko's to a conference so these petitions could be presented to Chijo. During the 10th year of Meiji Chijo became ill. A man named Fusekawa in Chijo’s stead took the petition to the capital.
In the second chapter Shoden Doshi overstepped his authority in 1878 12 month 27th day in the 11th year of Meiji. This apparently was done out of tradition. By overstepping his he speeded up the process, which the petition would have to go by and present for an earlier approval.
In 1879 1st month 26th day in the 12th year of Meiji domestic and international affairs were set straight at Shuri castle and tribute was paid the individuals responsible for bringing about these rich reforms. After Shoden's return to the capital his popularity grew.
In reference to the 3rd chapter, during the 2nd month of the year 1879 Shoden Doshi and 50 of his followers established the backing for the government of the Ryukyu Islands. Also when 400 soldiers were sent by his imperial majesty, which was a small force used to reaffirm that, the new system of government would prevail.
Thusly during the 3rd month 27th day O Daikin Kinjin proceeded to the village of Shuri. This visit was at the request made on the 3rd month 11th day by the Ryukyuan managers association.
On the 3rd month 31st day businesses were being established and backed by the supporters of the new government for prosperity reasons, were in full swing. On the 5th month 28th day the founder and establisher of the new prefectural ordinance took office on Kabe Jima.
During the 6th month 27th day O Shotai proceeded to the capital to talk with the head of the prefectural police about providing an escort for him on a steamship trip to the capital. He also required and escort for Shoden Doshi who was preparing to leave on business to Tokyo to visit a Daimyo at his estate.
Shotai upon at arriving at the capital was taken for an interview with Yonagen Shinryoku. At the same time Shoden Doshi's previous lord received him for a visit. Actually Shoden was under secret orders from Kinkijin Ie. This meeting was to decide the +ate of the remaining Samurai warrior who were now without a lord. The government at this point was very concerned as to what would happen to these waveless warriors. They carefully talked over many ideas and suggestions. Many good results came from this meeting.

Word was spread that all the Daimyo’s should proceed to the capital to see where they would fit in within the newly established guidelines the government had set down.

During the 15th year 7th month 7th day of Meiji Shoden Doshi while serving as interim governor of Tokyo prefecture died. During his previous tenure the Okinawan government had changed hands three times. Many areas changed internally and externally. There were many individuals with mixed emotions, and passions during these difficult times. There was still a small faction who opposed this abolition of the clans.
There were many selfless men who gave their time and effort to make this new system work

Note #7

The last of Ryukyuan kings was Shotai. He had a son who was born in the year 1843. At the age of 6 he became Successor to the throne. In 1866 the last Ryukyuan Dynasty had died out ushering in a new era.

In 1879 during the 12th year of Meiji most of the current lords in Tokyo were demoted to officials of the second rank. In 1901 during the 34th year of Meiji there were many Ronin wandering about. The king during this period wanted to form an autocracy where absolute power would be invested in him. He was able to rule like this until after the war. After that he became emperor & symbolic as the seat of power in Japan.
After the shock wore off after, the abolition of the clans was in place most all the people settled into there appointed positions. There were still the stubborn factions of which many still considered themselves lords. This resulted in a slow transition of an old era to a new.

Note # 8

Chujo Goden O's heir during this time divided up his territory and alloted part of it to Chuio Oji (Prince Chujo). Chujo Goden still thought he held complete control over his domain.

Shoesi 0 who lived 1527 1555 had an heir by the name of Chujo Sei who resided at the same residence. Shoho 0 who lived 1622 1640 ruled for a short time in the area of Shuri. He lived with his family on the eastside of Shuri castle. After the abolition of the clans they’re many buildings, which were still being styled after the old way. This took place up until around 1870. Some the architecture still stands in Shuri and Naha. The heir to these buildings mobilized the local people to help in the restoration of these buildings. These efforts were guided by Shoten 0. An official named Seitaikyo moved into Shoha’s principle residence and lived his life there until it was destroyed during WWII. It was rebuilt later on and turned into a museum. It was rebuilt according to the ancient architectural drawings.