6th month. The Prince of Ise and the Prince his younger (XXVII. 18.) brother died on consecutive days. Their official rank is not clear.[1]
Autumn, 7th month. Koryö sent Envoys by way of Koshi to offer tribute. The winds and waves were high, and they were therefore unable to return.
Prince Kurikuma was appointed Governor of Tsukushi.
At this time the province of Afumi practised military exercises.
Again, pasture farms were largely provided, and horses were let loose there.
Again, the province of Koshi presented to the Emperor burning earth and burning water.[2]
Again, by the shore-pavilion,[3] fish of various kinds came, covering the water.
Again, the Yemishi were entertained.
Again, the Toneri, by Imperial command, held banquets in various places.
The people of that time said:—"Is the Emperor's life drawing to a close?"
9th month, 12th day. Silla sent Kim Tong-wön, of the rank of Sason, and others to offer tribute.
26th day. Nakatomi no Naijin sent the Buddhist priests Hōben and Shimpitsu to present a ship to the Tè-kak-u[4] Yu-sin, Prime Minister of Silla. It was delivered to Tong-wön and his companions.
29th day. Mimimaro, Fuse no Omi, was sent with a present for the King of Silla of a ship for the conveyance of tribute. It was delivered to Tong-wön and his companions.
(XXVII. 19.) Winter, 10th month. The Duke[5] of Ying, the Thang Commander-in-Chief, destroyed Koryö. When King Chyung-mu of Koryö first established that kingdom, he wished his government to last for a thousand years. His mother said:—"If thou governest the country well, thou mayst accomplish
- ↑ This sentence is no doubt an interpolation, as the "Shūkai" points out.
- ↑ No doubt coal (or peat) and crude petroleum are meant. The latter is worked at the present day in Echigo, which forms part of the ancient province of Koshi.
- ↑ The shore of Lake Biwa.
- ↑ An official rank.
- ↑ His name was Li Tsi. See Mayers, p. 124.
