Harmony is to be valued, and the avoidance of wanton opposition to be honoured.

Sounds like something Confucius would say.

FRien said:

Sounds like something Confucius would say.

There's a reason Shotoku was able to rule Japan, and it ain't because a watery tart threw a sword at 'im.

Cliff_Edge said:

There's a reason Shotoku was able to rule Japan, and it ain't because a watery tart threw a sword at 'im.

Let's be honest for a second, a sword, even a magical one, cannot be used as a base for a stable governement. Even Bishamonten has a pagoda, beside having a spear.
A kingdom built on a sword can only be oppressive, as it is relying on a weapon to exist.