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The ink paintings were of particular importance because they created a new variety of Japanese painting. The origin of ink paintings had been a rejection of color, stemming ultimately from Taoist thought. Lao Tzu had said that “the five colors make people blind,” meaning that if one’s attention is distracted by the colors of things, one will be unable to detect their true forms.

Yoshinori was not easily convinced of the loyalty of those around him. His first response to any act that seemed to be disloyal was an order to kill. When the heads of his enemies were sent to the capital, he personally inspected them, to satisfy himself that the heads were not those of impostors. After the fall of Yuki Castle, the stronghold of 1 of Yoshinori’s chief enemies, some 50 heads were sent to Kyoto.

I've always had an interest in Japanese history. This one is a little difficult, but also pretty high level so it's easy to follow. My one complaint (and this goes for any history of a royal family) would be the names. They're just so similar.