In the wake of the changes, many daimyo remained in control of their lands, being appointed as prefectural governors; however, they were soon relieved of this duty and called en masse to Tokyo, thereby cutting off any independent base of power from which to potentially rebel.
In the wake of the changes many daimyo remained in control of their lands, being appointed as prefectural governors; however, they were soon relieved of this duty and called en masse t,o Tokyo, thereby cutting off any independent base of power from which to potentially rebel.