❂The Oath❂
1) Deliberative assemblies shall be widely established and all matters decided by open discussion.
2) All classes, high and low, shall be united in vigorously carrying out the administration of affairs of state.
3) The common people, no less than the civil and military officials, shall all be allowed to pursue their own calling so that there may be no discontent.
4) Evil customs of the past shall be broken off and everything based upon the just laws of Nature.
5) Knowledge shall be sought throughout the world so as to strengthen the foundation of imperial rule
This oath was set aside to end the isolationistic rule of Japan under the shoguns.
--The Laws of the Old--
These are laws and values set aside by thousands of years of tradition, culture and religion. Although Meiji officials do not value these laws as much, they are still expected to be followed to the letter.
1) All peasantry are required to bow when he samurai are present, they must maintain this until the samurai are gone. This law is less important, and not following this won't result in criminal charges, but it may result in the Samurai's aggression.
2) You are required to stay 10 studs away from the Emperor, unless the emperor says otherwise.
3) You may not physically contact the Emperor unless granted permission to
4) You may not speak in the Emperor's presence unless spoken to
5) The Emperor's word is law
6) The Emperor is infallible |