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The feudatoryof Matsumae had his castle at the extreme south of Yezo, but thejurisdiction he exercised was only nominal. One of these emissaries, Nei-issan (Chinesepronunciation, Ning I-shan), settled permanently in Japan, and hisholy ministrations as a Zen-shu propagandist won universal respect. ed,and how this supply was to be kept up in the absence of ports ofcall, no one was able to conjecture. Roof and gates were covered with a sort ofarmor-plate, for there was a copper covering to the roof and thegates were faced with iron sheets and studs.

But all his former adherents did not show themselvesequally placable. On the way a samurainamed Torii Suneemon arrived from the garrison of Nagashino with newsthat unless succour were speedily given the fortress could not holdout. Ieyasu now had recourse to intrigue. The Privy Council shall, in accordance with theprovisions for the organisation of the Privy Council, deliberate uponthe important matters of State, when they have been consulted by theEmperor.