01x42 - Yume no yukue

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TAIGA DRAMA

Huh? What…

It's me. Emperor Emeritus.

Emperor Emeritus…

Sanetomo.

Let's help each other and rule Japan.

Don't let the Hojo lead you astray.

Yes, Yoshitoki is a dissembler.

Farewell.

Sir Kamakura?

Father built Kamakura.

I'm taking it back for the Genji.

You mean you're taking it back
from the Hojo?

I want to follow
the Emperor Emeritus' example.

He doesn't leave things to others,

and makes decisions himself.

I want your help.

I am a Hojo…

You are the only one who can
raise an objection to Yoshitoki.

I will dedicate my life
to support you, Sir Kamakura.

Yoshitoki annihilated the Wada clan.

But that awakened Sanetomo.

To oppose the powerful Yoshitoki,

the person Sanetomo relied on
was Emperor Emeritus Gotoba.

We had long bouts of drought this year.

I want to decrease the rice tax to
one-third of last year from this fall

at least in the shogun's territory.

I understand how you feel,

but I don't think it's wise to
blindly decrease taxes.

If the rice tax from your territory
decreases,

it will affect governance.

The gokenin will also complain.

We're not unilaterally decreasing
rice tax across all territories.

We'll divide the shogun territory
into sections,

and each year we'll decrease
taxes from different sections.

I drafted a plan.

It's provisional… but please take a look.

In what capacity are you
attending this meeting?

I asked Taro to attend.

It's the same situation as you
serving Sir Yoritomo

just because you were
his brother-in-law, Father.

I too am here
because I'm Sir Kamakura's cousin.

Is there a problem?

Why don't you just become the regent?

Regent…

If you were the regent,
no one could oppose you.

You just have to declare it.

Then, just declare it.

Yes, just declare it.

I didn't know you were here.

Since I retired, I have time on my hands.

If you don't become the regent,

there wouldn't be any point in
having Noe marry you.

What don't you like about it?

Regent was the title of Tokimasa Hojo,

the man who governed as he pleased

and was then exiled from Kamakura.

You're thinking too much.

That's a bad habit of yours.

Yoshitoki Hojo, Regent.
What's wrong with that?

Yo, Regent.

I didn't intend to take the title,
but it's more convenient this way.

What took you so long, Sir Regent?

Stop that.

Sir Kamakura said he's going to
govern himself,

not relying on the gokenin.

I hope he doesn't end up like Yori-ie.

I'll be at his side.

Sir Kamakura and Koshiro
aren't getting along.

I think someone should be by his side.

-I said…
-Maybe I should.

Not again.

Whenever I try to do something,
you always butt in.

It's not like that.

If you can't trust me, go ahead.

I'll leave the rest to you.

Wait.

If he seems hot, please fan him.

Alright. I'll leave it up to you.

Are you not well?

Unfortunately, my eyes are
bothering me. I'm sorry.

Sir Miyoshi?

A petition from Shichiro Nagaoka,
an Izu gokenin.

He's already having a hard time,

with the rice harvest only half
of what it was last year,

yet the farmers, hearing that
the rice tax is one third of last year

in the neighboring shogun territory
are angry saying it’s unfair.

This is what happens when you
decrease the rice tax

on just the shogun's territory.

Taro.

Please go to Izu and see how bad
the extent of the poor harvest is.

I've already dispatched
my brother Goro to investigate.

The regent is way ahead of the game.

It's alright.

You try many things,

and if it doesn't work out,
you think of another plan.

That's the important thing.

I'm not blaming Sir Kamakura.

I'm saying those around him
should be more responsible.

Okay, then. Next?

Next.

I didn't think it through.

I apologize.

A gift from the Emperor Emeritus.

In order to govern,

I have to become a compassionate
and wise ruler.

Prince Shotoku was not satisfied
being born noble

and kept on doing good deeds.

He is my example.

Sir Kamakura.

Sir Nakaakira Minamoto
has returned from Kyoto.

This is Chin Nakei from China.

Thank you for coming all the way
to Kamakura.

He was responsible for
reconstructing Todaiji Temple.

This is not the first time we meet.

In a past life, Sir Sanetomo was
the elder priest of Mt. Iou,

I was his disciple.

Elder priest, how nice to see you again.

What a surprise.

I remember this exact scene from my dream.

You came to me in my dream
and said the same thing.

I write down my dreams.

Look at this.

Chin Nakei.

You must have something to tell me.

Yes, I do.

Does it have anything to do with a ship?

Let's build a huge ship.

A ship so large that no one
has ever seen before.

It will sail to China for trade.

Prince Shotoku also sent
a messenger to the Sui Dynasty.

Can you build the ship?

Of course.

Commence at once.

I heard rumors about Father in Izu.

He hurt his knee
and he has trouble walking.

I'm thinking of taking a gift of
condolence to him soon.

I won't then.

We'll have Taro go.

Alright.

Let me pour.

An unexpected guest is here from Kyoto.

Recently I have so much time on my hands,

I am touring the country
on the pretext of Buddhist training.

How nice to see you again.

We're two of a kind who served

two powerful people.

If you are having any trouble,
you can tell me.

Sometimes, I think my heart will break.

I can see that.

I lost three of my four children.

I have too many burdens.

I would have been happy
with a modest life.

If all my relatives were living…

I'm sorry to interrupt but…

how long ago did you marry Sir Yoritomo?

Forty years ago…

And yet you're still complaining?

You should accept your fate.

This is what it means to have married

Yoritomo Minamoto.

You must not wish for an ordinary life.

Pardon me.

Why were you born into this world?

Why do you have to suffer?

There will come a time
when you will know the answer.

Eventually.

Following Prince Shotoku's example,

Sir Kamakura wants to send
envoys to China.

Such a waste.

If he builds a large ship
for that purpose,

it will demonstrate Sir Kamakura's
power to the world.

I can see it's not good for the Hojo.

That's not the point.

The burden on the gokenin
will be too great.

That's what I'm worried about.

What about the other thing?

There's one thing that's worrisome.

Chin Nakei gained Sir Kamakura's trust
by knowing his dream.

But anyone who has entry into that room

can read his dream diary.

Chin Nakei saw the dream diary beforehand?

He couldn't have since he's only
recently arrived from Kyoto.

But…

there's one person who could have.

Sir Nakaakira Minamoto.

Meaning, the personage
of the west is pulling the strings?

This ship is not good for Bando.

It must not be completed.

-Wait. You can't…
-Taro.

Thanks for telling me.

I want you to help Chin Nakei.

Can I trust his expertise?

You are Kamakura's expert on construction.

You want me to be the facilitator?

I'm counting on you.

You drew the blueprint?

That's right.

Sanetomo has started to build a ship.

That's earlier than you expected.

This will increase Sanetomo's prestige.

And lessen Hojo's.

Why do you hate the Hojo's so much?

They're just a small power in Izu

yet they dare to give orders
to the shogun.

They should know their place.

But from where you stand,

the Hojo are insignificant insects
beneath your notice.

But for some reason,
I can't leave them alone.

Why do you think that is, Bishop Jien?

What people fear most are
the ones who are most like them.

I'd like to keep my nose if I may.

What is this?

Sails.

-They're made of woven bamboo?
-That's right.

Sails are made with straw mats.

It catches the wind better if it's rigid.

No…

It's a simple principle
a child would know.

But…

If it's this heavy, the mast will break.

You just have to make it very sturdy.

Tell me in a way I can understand.

Sir Yoritomo separated himself
from the west,

to make Kamakura the samurai capital.

But the current Sir Kamakura does
what the Emperor Emeritus says.

So?

It goes against
the wishes of Sir Yoritomo.

What is wrong must be corrected.

Sir Kamakura will be relieved from
conducting official business.

In his place, we, elders will
do the governing.

I'm doing it for his own good.

If he acquires power,
he will also make enemies.

-Like you?
-I'm the least of it.

If he allows the west to have more say

eventually, all the Bando gokenin
will become his enemy.

I don't want him to
end up like Sir Yori-ie.

Meaning if he doesn't do as you say,

eventually Sanetomo will meet
the same fate as Yori-ie.

I don't care how you interpret it.

Will you give me permission,
Former Lady Wife?

I would like to eventually

go to China on that ship.

You, personally?

I want to make a pilgrimage to Mt. Iou

and receive the relics of Buddha.

Why don't you come with me?

Is it alright if I come?

Your presence gives me assurance.

And,

Chiyo… you too.

You'll take me with you?

Are you afraid of the sea?

Not at all.

I want to be always by your side.

Please stop the construction of the ship.

The gokenin are beginning to complain.

Unlike Father,

I achieved this position without effort.

In order to gain people's trust,
I must do good deeds.

I plan to sail on that ship
eventually to Mt. Iou…

We don't need any ship

that's been built at the instigation
of the Emperor Emeritus.

I want to hear Mother's opinion.

What do you think, Former Lady Wife?

It is important to practice virtue.

But if it's the only thing you seek,
won't it exhaust you?

You don't have to achieve it right away.

It's alright to take the time
to become a great Sir Kamakura.

In the end,
it's no different from Brother.

Never mind. I'll stop building the ship.

Wait. If you stop now,

all the gokenins’ efforts
would have been in vain.

Don't say that.

-Then what about this?
-End of discussion.

Record the names of the gokenin
who provided the lumber

and those who helped in
the construction on the ship.

What will that do?

It will show that the ship is
not only yours, Sir Kamakura,

but it is something you
and the gokenin built together.

It will be proof of that bond.

It's a great idea.

What do you think?

Please let us continue building the ship.

It means so much to Sir Kamakura.

Former Lady Wife.

Please consider what is most important

for Sir Kamakura.

Former Lady Wife.

Of course, I want Sanetomo
to be able to do what he wants.

But if that means it will
cut short his life…

Sir Kamakura chose the Emperor Emeritus
to be his supporter.

It may not be what Sir Yoritomo wanted,

but the world has changed.

What would he have told his son
if he was here now?

Of course, Sir Koshiro has a point.

Now it's up to you.

Am I to decide?

I'm not the kind of woman who
can decide such important things.

-You must not run.
-But I want to.

No matter how many years pass
since Sir Yoritomo's death,

the fact that you were his wife
doesn't change.

It is you who must carry on his wishes

and lead Kamakura.

You must not run.

I thought I had accepted my fate
a long time ago.

I'm no good.

Gather the people.

Yes, My Lady.

Sir Kamakura.

The gokenins' names will go on here.

I see.

I've brought Sir Hatta.

Yo. Keep it up.

Yes, sir.

How is it going?

At this rate, we'll be finished
as scheduled in April.

But how will you take it out to sea?

I'm glad you asked.

There are log rollers under the ship.

When the ship is finished,
we'll remove the support

so that the ship rests on them
and pull the ship at ebb tide.

I can't wait.

Chin Nakei taught me.

Shall we go over there?

Let's.

I'm thinking of retiring after this job.

But you're still so young.

I may look young…

In fact, I'm not that much younger
than you.

What?

I finally got to work on
a visionary project at career's end.

I'll have no regrets
once this ship is completed.

April 17, 1217.

APRIL 17, 1217
[FIFTH YEAR OF THE KENPO ERA]

-A huge problem.
-What's wrong?

We took out the support
and lowered the ship on the logs.

But…

When we started to pull,

the ship sank into the sand.

Do something.

I don't know what went wrong.

The value is wrong.

The ship is too heavy.

What's happening?

It's not moving.

Pull.

Pull as if your life depended on it.

Are you okay?

You're in the way.

Pull!

Pull.

Under Chin Nakei's direction

the men pulled the ship
with all their might

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. but couldn't
float it on the water.

He miscalculated the weight of the ship…

It seems that way.

There's no way that thing can move.

They say the ship was left
to rot on the beach.

Don't let a little thing like this
break your spirit.

If you're really serious,
go through with it.

But…

If you want to rule on your own terms,
become more powerful.

So powerful that you can repel
an attack by all the gokenin.

But how…

I have been thinking…

how you can be
the undisputed master of Kamakura.

I will hand over the headship of my clan.

I will resign as Sir Kamakura
and become the retired shogun.

A big shot?

The retired shogun.

By any chance does that mean
you have a child?

I think I'll take this opportunity
to tell you all…

I will never father any children… ever.

It is all my fault.

You mustn't give up.

I've decided to adopt a son from outside.

Hold on.

If we consider direct lineage,
there's Sir Kogyo.

He entered the priesthood.

He can't return to secular life
that easily.

Do you have a prospect?

Someone who is connected
to the imperial court,

and has an exalted noble bloodline.

I plan to discuss this
with the Emperor Emeritus.

That's not happening.

The position of Sir Kamakura must
come from the Genji bloodline.

-Who decided that?
-Sir Yoritomo.

That’s never been written down.

You're right.

Begins talks with Nakaakira right away.

Yes, sir.

The position of Sir Kamakura is to
stand at the apex of samurai.

From now on, I will support
Sir Kamakura as the retired shogun.

I don't know who put this idea
Into your head but

you may not decide this by yourself.

Let's allow Sir Kamakura
to do as he wishes.

-Former Lady Wife.
-Go start the procedure at once.

What happens to the Hojo?

Sir Kamakura has always been someone

with Hojo and Genji bloodlines.

It should continue to be so in the future.

What about the Hojo?

Koshiro. These are your very words.

Kamakura does not exist
because of the Hojo.

The Hojo exist because of Kamakura.

Kamakura should be your first priority.

You, Regent, only want to
do things your way.

It's not that.

Kamakura does not belong
to you alone, Father.

Shut up!

Adopting a son from
an exalted noble family from Kyoto…

I couldn’t be happier
if this comes to pass.

Thank you.

I've heard from Sir Kamakura.

Regarding the heir,

I will discuss it with the Emperor
Emeritus at the earliest opportunity

and find a suitable person.

Excuse me.

He has an annoying face.

I won't allow them to get away with this.

And this man returns from Kyoto
after a six-year absence.

Kamakura is about to descend
into turmoil once again.

Isn't that…?

Sir Kogyo.

Sir Yori-ie's only son.

HOJO RESIDENCE

It's me, Taro.

It's Taro.

What a surprise. I'm so glad you came.

I'm happy to see you looking so well.

I hurt my leg and have trouble walking.

A get-well gift from Father.

He's not all bad after all.

I heard about Mrs. Riku.

She left me and went back to Kyoto.

I think it's all for the best.
This place didn't suit her.

You look so peaceful, Grandpa.

It's been a long time
since I left governance,

I feel I'm the happiest now.

It's grueling to wield power.

Dear? You haven't done a thing.

Er… My grandson came to see how I was.

Here.

I didn't ask her to
but she insisted on taking care of me.

That’s what you think.

I don't know what it is…

I've never had trouble attracting women.

They're all over the place.

Go pick them up yourself.

I told you. My knee is bothering me
this morning.

Don't act spoiled.

Yes.

I didn't want you to see me like this.

Let's help.

This is divine punishment

for swaggering and lording it over
people for many years.

Oh, thanks.

Pleas have some, Mr. Grandson. You, too.

-Yeah. Eat.
-Thank you.

Here.

Ah… Hey!

What are you looking at?

Tokimasa Hojo would pass away
at the age of 78.

That was ten years
after his exile from Kamakura.

TO BE CONTINUED

We should hear about the new

-Sir Kamakura soon.
-What?

I plan to become a great Sir Kamakura.

When that happens, that man
will surely stand in your way.

You know that can't happen.

Bring it.

W-what…

NEXT TIME

-I think I'll go rest.
-He is not the true Sir Kamakura.

Please leave it in your mother's hands.