Toro-dai-be was a village located in Miyama Province in Kozakura.[1]
Description[]
Within Toro-dai-be, there were 68 buildings, including traditional minka homes, godowns, a mill, and a temple dedicated to the Toro-dai school.[1]
Toro-dai-be was known for its unique characteristics. It lay within the boundaries of a Toro-dai shoen and was remarkable for the unwavering devotion of its inhabitants to the Toro-dai religious school. The villagers' commitment to their faith was so intense that they were willing to take extraordinary measures for its cause.[1]
Government[]
As of Kozakuran Year 1430 (1356 DR), the village was led by a powerful shukenja who served both as the community leader and the manager of the shoen.[1]
Defenses[]
Distinct from most villages, Toro-dai-be boasted a simple yet effective stockade for protection, complemented by a network of irrigation ditches and moats. While the village lacked samurai or bushi, it had a militia of 127 able-bodied men and boys. These individuals were armed with spears and naginatas and defended the village in times of crisis, such as during wars or frequent bandit raids.[1]
Additionally, the village received external support in challenging times. During periods of conflict or at harvest, the provincial temple of the Toro-dai school dispatched twenty sohei to assist the villagers. These sohei played a crucial role in safeguarding the villagers and ensuring the safe transport of their agricultural rent to the relevant authorities.[1]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 David "Zeb" Cook (1986). Swords of the Daimyo. (TSR, Inc), p. 15. ISBN 0-88038-273-2.