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In their cases, also,the same incongruity was observed between the newly professed policyand the aftermath of the old practice. The receipt of the letter naturally led to a change of plan, andalthough desperate fighting subsequently took place, the castle wasfinally set on fire by traitors and its fate was seen to be hopeless. To him, also, the dyingsovereign made known his wishes. sed to the shogun that the judgments deliveredby this administrator should be recorded for the guidance of futurejudges.

These two barons, however, made a special studyof strategy and military tactics, with the result that they becameauthorities on the various methods of handling troops. In August of 1180, their white flag was hoisted,and though it looked very insignificant on the wide horizon of Tairapower, Kiyomori did not underrate its meaning. becomes apparent when we observe that thefirst tandai were Yasutoki himself and his uncle, Tokifusa. Men were reduced to thedirest straits.