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the imperial court

朝廷 ／ imperial-court　—　People & places

The government of Japan centred on the emperor.

Kōsō Tsūhō (Huangsong Tongbao) Kōsō Tsūhō (Huangsong Tongbao)AD 1039–
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⚠ The right to issue currency shifted from the Imperial Court to the military governments. Who issues the currency is a reflection of who holds real power.