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In today's episode the team is back and they are ready!!! We get into the ongoing discussion of Cody Rhodes turning heel, will he turn heel??? The rollercoaster of emotions is palpable, we talk about LA Knight and is it finally his time, is WWE giving us a look at the future as the qualifiers for MITB are recent NXT talent for male and females!!! All this and so much more!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSRumors of Dragon Lee and his brother going on their own as a tag team Crown Jewel more than likely cancelled after the attacks in RiyadhRey Mysterios daughter Aaliyah is officially at the PC with a new rookie class “You Just Made the List” Cody Rhodes just made the listSMACKDOWNNick Aldis kicking off the show by introducing a wrestler that gets under his skin is great for business Trick is your next MITB qualifier, it's not looking good Danhausen running around with Aldis phone is great for business Nikki challenging Chelsea is bad for business Sami losing his mind now that he has the belt is Jacy steals a win to MITB Punks plates are still on Sami's belt…..is this another sign of WWE's laziness???Sami retains with help from CM Punk???RAWWWE keeping Penta hot is great for business Solo working with the Bloodline is bad for business La Catalina on RAW is MITB, Roxeannes new look not so much, can we say Iyo would be awesome for Triple AhhhhPerez is MITB, line up tells us MITB is for the future This crowd sucks, LA Knight cuts a solid promo and they miss the shot J'Vonn giving Dom Mysterio a very close run in annoying wrestlers on WWE his grille is about as annoying as Liv's all time gimmick Bron and J'Vonn looks a little personal, Bron needing the Vision to beat Evans is very bad for business Oba and Bronson will tear the house down…..buckle up fans This Stephanie, Becky and Liv trio is fucking good right now….Becky definitely cooking right now Have we figured out what Lyra is??? Bayley and Lyras match ends with a question mark Did Gable just flip the script on my boy Ego???Lola Vice and Roxeannes exchange felt scripted like a tryout for NXT however Lola caught the eye of Heyman???946 takes Solo hostage, anyone notice the driver when they were stalking Solo earlier in the show??? Penta is the next MITB qualifier, what a way to end the show.NXTNADusty Rhodes tag team classic tournament, very surprising since WWE shits on the tag teams Kendal Greys vertigo an NXT story now, sounds like she will be back sooner than later Skylar Raye getting a push, Rook drops the mic on Waller and Cruz Montana is becoming an afterthought in NXTLatest news in TNA is rumblings of the Wyatt Sicks joining 10 count with Always Ready AriannaCheck out the Smackdown Siblings on TikTok @ariannaandthomasEpisodes dropping weekly!!!Follow us on TikTok @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE 

Today, David and Kaz are joined by WWE superstar Iyo Sky! Her and the guys discuss her relationship to ‘Clash of Clans' (05:22), people paying more attention to her personal life (06:52), and what she expects in her ‘Money in the Bank' qualifying match against La Catalina and Roxanne Perez (07:43). Next, David and Kaz ask Iyo what pressure comes with being known for always having great matches (08:57), if she thinks she's the best wrestler on the planet (09:49), and her favorite wrestler to watch (10:22). The interview continues with the guys asking Iyo if she has spoken to Rhea Ripley during her absence from WWE TV (11:27), if it hurts when she jumps off a cage with a trash can on her head (13:04), and what the biggest change in her life has been since becoming a top WWE superstar (13:59). The interview ends with David asking Iyo what she hopes the next year of her career looks like (15:51).  David and Kaz discuss the fallout from the main event of last Friday's ‘SmackDown' between Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens (17:19). Next, David asks Kaz if he ever goes to a barber that supports the wrong sports teams (31:43), before asking whether Johnny Gargano is in the ‘SmackDown' main event scene (35:29).  After that, the guys discuss the ‘Money in the Bank' qualifying matches, including who has qualified already, and the upcoming qualifying matches (40:59). Following that, David asks Kaz for the over/under on combined WrestleMania appearances left for Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk (46:37).  The episode winds down with David and Kaz running through the big names that haven't been seen on WWE TV lately (49:20), and Kaz tells a story about Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Garnett that pivots to a conversation about trash talking in pro wrestling (55:23).  Iyo Sky has been recruited by Cody Rhodes and the rest of the ‘Clash of Clans' community—along with fellow WWE superstars, including Gunther and The Undertaker—to help Cody hunt down John Cena's base in the never ending world of ‘Clash of Clans.' Download ‘Clash of Clans' for iOS or Google Play today to help Rhodes in his search for Cena until September 30th.  Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Iyo Sky Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJohn 7:37–38 — Come to Jesus and Drink: A Midday Prayer for Spiritual Renewal When You Feel Empty Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Three Prayer Themes: Renewal • Thirst • Strength Scripture — John 7:37–38 (NIV) Perhaps it is midday and you can feel the weight of the morning. You may have been giving to other people, solving problems, working hard or carrying responsibilities that nobody else can see. Sometimes the soul becomes thirsty long before we admit it. So pause with Jesus. In John 7, Jesus calls those who are thirsty to come to Him and drink. He speaks of living water. His invitation is not for people who have everything together. It is for those who know they need Him. Lord Jesus, we come to You now. Meet the person who feels empty. Renew the one who has become discouraged. Strengthen the one who is tired of trying to be strong. Let Your life flow into the places within us that have become dry, weary or discouraged. Teach us to receive from You rather than continually trying to give from ourselves. We pray for Australia, China and Hong Kong. Strengthen workers, families and communities carrying heavy responsibilities. We remember Ghana, Nigeria and Rwanda. Renew those who feel weary and give them perseverance for the rest of this day. Holy Spirit, draw us toward Jesus and help us receive His living water. Señor Jesús, tenemos sed de Ti. Senhor Jesus, temos sede de Ti. Panginoong Jesus, nauuhaw kami sa Iyo. This morning we found refuge in Jesus and asked for His wisdom. Now, at midday, we come thirsty and discover that He is still our source. Lord, we do not need to manufacture strength. We can come, receive, and remain close to You. Jesus is enough for this moment. Let that truth refresh our hearts and prepare us for whatever the afternoon brings. Amen. Blessing: May Jesus refresh your spirit, renew your strength and fill your heart with His grace for the rest of this day. SUPPORT THE MINISTRY — BUY US A COFFEE If DailyPrayer.uk is helping you, please consider supporting the ministry or sowing a seed into this work. You can buy us a coffee and help us continue creating daily prayer for people around the world. John 7:37, John 7:38, Jesus Christ, Jesus prayer, midday prayer, prayer for spiritual renewal, prayer for strength, prayer when you feel empty, living water prayer, come to Jesus, Christian midday prayer, Holy Spirit, daily prayer, Bible prayer, Jesus at the centre John 7:37–38 midday prayer; come to Jesus and drink prayer; prayer for spiritual renewal when empty; Christian prayer for strength and renewal; Jesus living water prayer; prayer for weary hearts; midday prayer for encouragementSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJohn 14:1 — Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled: An Evening Prayer for Trust and Hope Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Three Prayer Themes: Trust • Hope • Steadiness Scripture — John 14:1 (NIV) Perhaps the evening has arrived and you are looking back over the day. Some things may have gone well, but other things may have disappointed you. Perhaps something happened that you did not expect, or you are carrying a concern that has followed you all day. So pause with Jesus. He knows what it is to stand in the middle of troubled circumstances. His words are simple: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” Lord Jesus, we bring You the things that have unsettled us today. We bring You disappointment, unanswered questions and situations we cannot change. Keep our hearts from being ruled by what we see. Teach us to trust You when circumstances do not make sense. We pray for Uganda, Canada and Brazil. Strengthen those facing setbacks, uncertainty and difficult circumstances. We remember Hungary, Romania and Russia. Bring comfort to families and communities, and restore hope where disappointment has taken hold. Holy Spirit, keep our hearts turned toward Jesus. When our minds return to what went wrong, gently lead us back to trust. Señor Jesús, confiamos en Ti. Senhor Jesus, confiamos em Ti. Panginoong Jesus, nagtitiwala kami sa Iyo. Lord, this morning we looked to You. We listened for Your voice. At midday we learned to remain in You. Now, as evening comes, teach us to trust You with what we cannot understand. We do not have to carry the whole day into the night. Jesus is still Lord, still present, and still worthy of our trust. Amen. Blessing: May Jesus steady your heart this evening, renew your hope and help you trust Him with everything you cannot control. SUPPORT THE MINISTRY — BUY US A COFFEE If DailyPrayer.uk is helping you, please consider supporting the ministry or sowing a seed into this work. You can buy us a coffee and help us continue creating daily prayer for people around the world. John 14:1, Jesus Christ, Jesus prayer, evening prayer, prayer for trust, prayer for hope, troubled heart prayer, Christian evening prayer, prayer after disappointment, Jesus gives hope, prayer for difficult times, Holy Spirit, daily prayer, Bible prayer, Jesus at the centre John 14:1 evening prayer; prayer to Jesus for trust and hope; Christian prayer for a troubled heart; prayer after disappointment; evening prayer for difficult times; prayer when you feel discouraged; Jesus prayer for hope and peace; trust Jesus prayerSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJohn 15:5 — Remain in Me: A Midday Prayer for Strength and Renewal Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Three Prayer Themes: Dependence • Renewal • Strength Scripture — John 15:5 (NIV) Perhaps it is midday and the strength you had this morning is beginning to disappear. Your body may be tired, your thoughts crowded, or your heart worn down by carrying responsibilities. You have kept going, but perhaps you know you cannot keep drawing strength from yourself forever. So pause with Jesus. He says, “Remain in me.” Then He reminds us that apart from Him we can do nothing. This is not a message of condemnation. It is an invitation to stop pretending we are self-sufficient and come back to the One who gives us life. Lord Jesus, we remain with You now. We bring You our tiredness, our unfinished work and the things that have drained our strength. Teach us to depend on You without shame. Renew the person who feels empty. Strengthen the person who is discouraged. Give perseverance to the one who wonders how they will keep going. We pray for Australia, China and Hong Kong. Strengthen workers, families and communities carrying heavy responsibilities. We remember Ghana, Nigeria and Rwanda. Renew those who are weary and give them grace for the hours ahead. Holy Spirit, draw us deeper into the presence of Jesus. Señor Jesús, permanecemos en Ti. Senhor Jesus, permanecemos em Ti. Panginoong Jesus, nananatili kami sa Iyo. Lord, we have looked to You this morning and listened for Your voice. Now teach us the quiet strength of remaining with You. We do not have to manufacture strength. We can receive what we need for this moment. Jesus is not asking us to run ahead of Him. He is inviting us to remain. Amen. Blessing: May Jesus renew your strength, steady your heart and teach you the quiet confidence of depending on Him today. SUPPORT THE MINISTRY — BUY US A COFFEE If DailyPrayer.uk is helping you, please consider supporting the ministry or sowing a seed into this work. You can buy us a coffee and help us continue creating daily prayer for people around the world. John 15:5, Jesus Christ, Jesus prayer, midday prayer, prayer for strength, prayer for renewal, remain in Jesus, Christian midday prayer, prayer when you are tired, Jesus gives strength, prayer for weary hearts, Holy Spirit, daily prayer, Bible prayer, Jesus at the centre John 15:5 midday prayer; remain in Jesus prayer; prayer for strength when tired; Christian prayer for renewal; prayer for weary hearts; depend on Jesus prayer; midday prayer for encouragement and strength; Jesus prayer for exhaustionSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 16:8 — I Keep My Eyes Always on the Lord: A Morning Prayer for Protection and Courage Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Three Prayer Themes: Presence • Protection • Courage Scripture — Psalm 16:8 (NIV) Before the day has properly begun, perhaps there is already something on your mind. You may be thinking about a person you love, a responsibility ahead, or something you cannot control. Fear has a way of pulling our attention toward everything that might go wrong. So pause with Jesus. Psalm 16 says, “I keep my eyes always on the Lord.” What a different way to begin the day. We do not have to stare at our problems all morning. We can turn our attention toward Jesus. Lord Jesus, keep our eyes fixed on You today. When fear rises, remind us that You are near. When circumstances feel uncertain, help us remember that Your presence is not changing. Give courage to the person who feels vulnerable and peace to the person who woke carrying a heavy heart. We pray for the United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Watch over families, communities and those facing difficult circumstances. We remember Singapore, Japan and South Africa. Bring wisdom, protection and peace to those beginning this day. Holy Spirit, gently turn our hearts back toward Jesus whenever worry takes our attention away. Señor Jesús, estamos mirando a Ti. Senhor Jesus, nós olhamos para Ti. Panginoong Jesus, sa Iyo kami tumitingin. Lord, we give You this day before we know what it will contain. We do not need to see everything ahead. We simply need to keep our eyes on You and take the next faithful step. And perhaps that is enough for this morning: Jesus before us, Jesus beside us, and our hearts learning to look to Him. Amen. Blessing: May Jesus keep your eyes fixed on Him, guard your heart and give you courage and peace throughout this day. SUPPORT THE MINISTRY — BUY US A COFFEE If DailyPrayer.uk is helping you, please consider supporting the ministry or sowing a seed into this work. You can buy us a coffee and help us continue creating daily prayer for people around the world. Psalm 16:8, Jesus Christ, Jesus prayer, morning prayer, prayer for protection, prayer for courage, keep your eyes on Jesus, Christian morning prayer, prayer against fear, God's presence, Holy Spirit, daily prayer, Bible prayer, prayer for peace, Jesus at the centre Psalm 16:8 morning prayer; prayer to Jesus for protection and courage; Christian morning prayer for fear; keep your eyes on Jesus prayer; prayer for God's presence; Jesus prayer for peace and courage; morning prayer for families and safetySupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMatthew 11:28 — Come to Jesus: A Midday Prayer for Strength and Rest Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Three Prayer Themes: Renewal • Strength • Rest Scripture — Matthew 11:28 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Perhaps it is midday and you can feel the morning catching up with you. Your body may be tired, your thoughts may be crowded, or your heart may simply be worn down by carrying responsibilities. Sometimes we keep going long after we have stopped feeling strong. So pause with Jesus. He gives an invitation that meets us in our weariness: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened.” Jesus does not shame us for being tired. He calls us closer. Lord Jesus, we come to You now with everything that has drained us. Give rest to the person who feels exhausted, strength to the one who is discouraged and grace to the one who feels they must carry everything alone. Teach us that receiving from You is not weakness; it is trust. We pray for Australia, China and Hong Kong, asking You to strengthen workers, families and communities carrying heavy responsibilities. We remember Ghana, Nigeria and Rwanda, asking You to renew those who feel weary and give them perseverance for the hours ahead. Holy Spirit, draw our hearts toward Jesus and help us receive His rest. Señor Jesús, venimos a Ti. Senhor Jesus, nós vamos a Ti. Panginoong Jesus, lumalapit kami sa Iyo. Lord, we release the pressure to prove ourselves by doing more. Help us receive the strength we need for this moment and the next faithful step. We may be tired, but we are not forgotten. Jesus is near, and His invitation still stands: come to Him, receive His rest, and keep walking with Him. Amen. Blessing: May Jesus meet you in your weariness, renew your strength and give you His rest for the remainder of this day. SUPPORT THE MINISTRY — BUY US A COFFEE If DailyPrayer.uk is helping you, please consider supporting the ministry or sowing a seed into this work. You can buy us a coffee and help us continue creating daily prayer for people around the world. Matthew 11:28, Jesus Christ, Jesus prayer, midday prayer, prayer for strength, prayer for rest, prayer for weary hearts, Christian midday prayer, Jesus gives rest, prayer when you are tired, prayer for renewal, Holy Spirit, daily prayer, Bible prayer, prayer for encouragement Matthew 11:28 midday prayer; come to Jesus prayer; prayer for strength when you are tired; Christian prayer for rest and renewal; prayer for weary and burdened hearts; Jesus prayer for encouragement; midday prayer for strength; prayer to Jesus when exhaustedSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningRomans 8:28 — God Works for the Good: An Evening Prayer for Hope and Trust Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Three Prayer Themes: Hope • Trust • Purpose Scripture — Romans 8:28 (NIV) “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Perhaps today did not turn out the way you hoped. Something may have gone wrong, a conversation may have disappointed you, or a plan you cared about may have fallen apart. Setbacks can leave us wondering what God is doing, especially when we cannot yet see any good coming from what has happened. So pause with Jesus. You do not have to understand everything tonight before you place it in His hands. Romans reminds us that God is at work even when we cannot see the whole picture. Lord Jesus, we bring You the disappointments of this day. We bring You the plans that changed, the doors that closed and the things that still trouble our hearts. Help us not to let one setback define our hope. Give us grace to trust Your character when circumstances are difficult. We pray for Uganda, Canada and Brazil, asking You to strengthen those who are facing disappointment, uncertainty or unexpected change. We remember Hungary, Romania and Russia, asking You to bring hope to families and communities carrying difficult circumstances. Holy Spirit, keep our hearts turned toward Jesus. Señor Jesús, ayúdanos a confiar en Ti. Senhor Jesus, ajuda-nos a confiar em Ti. Panginoong Jesus, tulungan Mo kaming magtiwala sa Iyo. Lord, we release the need to understand everything tonight. Help us trust that You are still working, still present and still leading us toward Your purposes. What feels like a setback today does not have to become the end of our story. With Jesus, we can rest, trust and hope again. Amen. Blessing: May the Lord strengthen your hope, deepen your trust and remind you tonight that He is still at work in every circumstance. If DailyPrayer.uk is helping you, please consider supporting the ministry or sowing a seed into this work. You can buy us a coffee and help us continue creating daily prayer for people around the world. Romans 8:28, evening prayer, prayer for hope, prayer for trust, prayer after disappointment, prayer for setbacks, Christian evening prayer, God works for the good, prayer for difficult circumstances, prayer for purpose, Jesus prayer, Holy Spirit, daily prayer, prayer for encouragement, Bible prayer Romans 8:28 evening prayer; prayer after disappointment; Christian prayer for setbacks; prayer for hope when things go wrong; prayer to trust God in difficult circumstances; prayer when plans fall apart; evening prayer for hope and purpose; prayer to trust God's planSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Do Not Fear, For I Am With You: An Evening Prayer for Hope and Trust Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Three Prayer Themes: Hope • Trust • Presence Scripture — Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)  “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” As the day begins to settle, perhaps you are carrying something that did not go the way you hoped. A conversation may have disappointed you, a decision may still be unclear, or something you prayed about remains unresolved. Sometimes evening gives us space to notice the things we managed to keep pushing aside. So pause with Jesus. You do not have to pretend that disappointment does not hurt. Bring it honestly to Him. The Lord says, “Do not fear, for I am with you.” His presence does not depend on whether today went according to plan. Lord Jesus, we bring You our disappointments and unanswered questions. Help us trust You when we cannot yet see what You are doing. Give us courage to leave tomorrow in Your hands and grace to receive the peace You give today. We pray for Belgium, Spain and France, asking You to bring hope to families, communities and those facing uncertainty. We remember Canada, Brazil and Hungary, asking You to strengthen those who are discouraged and guide those who need a new beginning. Holy Spirit, turn our hearts again towards Jesus. Señor Jesús, danos esperanza. Senhor Jesus, aumenta a nossa confiança em Ti. Panginoong Jesus, tulungan Mo kaming magtiwala sa Iyo. Lord, disappointment does not have the final word. You are still with us. We can rest tonight knowing that Your presence has not changed. We place this day into Your hands, and we trust You with what comes next. Blessing:  May the Lord strengthen your heart, renew your hope and give you quiet confidence in His presence tonight.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 4:8 — In Peace I Will Lie Down: A Night Prayer for Rest and Surrender Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Three Prayer Themes: Peace • Surrender • Rest Scripture — Psalm 4:8 (NIV) “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.” PASTORAL PRAYER The day is nearly over. Perhaps some things went well, while other things are still turning over in your mind. A conversation, a bill, a family concern, something you wish you had done differently. Night can make those thoughts feel louder. But before you carry them into bed, pause here with Jesus. You have done what you could today. Now you can place the rest into God's hands. Jesus, we bring You the things we cannot change, the people we cannot protect ourselves, and the questions that have no answer tonight. We surrender them to You, not because they do not matter, but because they matter to You. Psalm 4 reminds us that we can lie down in peace because the Lord is our safety. Father, quiet our minds. Let Your presence become more real to us than the worries competing for our attention. Tonight we pray for Hong Kong, Romania and Russia, asking You to bring peace into homes and strength to those carrying hidden burdens. We pray for Ireland, South Korea and Israel. Watch over families, comfort the lonely and draw people towards Jesus. Holy Spirit, gently settle our hearts. Señor Jesús, en Tus manos dejamos nuestras preocupaciones. Senhor Jesus, nós descansamos em Ti. Panginoong Jesus, sa Iyo namin iniiwan ang aming mga alalahanin. We cannot control tomorrow from our bed tonight, and we don't need to. The God who carried us through today will still be God when morning comes. So breathe deeply. Release the day. Receive His peace. And rest. Amen. Blessing: May the Lord quiet your heart tonight, guard your home, surround you with His peace and give you deep and peaceful rest. Psalm 4:8, night prayer, evening prayer, prayer for peace, prayer for sleep, Christian night prayer, prayer for surrender, prayer for anxiety, prayer before sleep, Jesus prayer, Holy Spirit, God's peace, daily prayer, Christian devotional, DailyPrayer.uk Psalm 4:8 night prayer, Christian prayer before sleep, prayer for peace and rest, night prayer for anxiety and worry, prayer to surrender worries to God, evening prayer for peaceful sleep, prayer for God's protection at nightSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

This episode we continue with the reign of Uno no Sarara, aka Jito Tenno, and look at records of the various foreigners and immigrants who came to the archipelago. This includes immigrants from the Korean peninsula as well as those foreigners with whom Yamato shared the Central Land of the Reed Plains--like the Hayato and the Emishi. We also take a look at the Yamato court's widening relationship with and use of Buddhism. Along the way we take a look at a few different incidents and reports, including omens, hunting and fishing restrictions, and a story of sweet wine that reportedly cured the worst of diseases. For more check out the podcast website: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-155 (blogpost goes live 1 Sep 2026) Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is episode 155: Immigrants, Priests, and Sweet Wine The three priests and their companions could see the distinctive pagoda from a distance away.   It stood several stories tall, and the bells at the eave ends glinted in the morning light. To their right, a tall, conical peak stood out from the other mountains, much like a miniature Mt. Fuji.  From there, the mountains swept down to the flat plain, which then ended at the edge of the giant body of water known as Lake Biwa.  The pagoda rose up between the two, its uppermost spire jutting upwards towards the sky.  Around it, much of the flat area had been carved into rectangular rice paddies, with paths and thatched roof buildings around—most of them low to the ground, distinctive of the muro style still prominent amongst most of the common people.  As such, though it didn't come anywhere near the grandeur of the temples in the capital, even a provincial temple stood out with its tiled roof and the brightly colored, red, white, and green walls and windows.  As they approached, the group saw a crowd of people by the gates.  Many of them seemed ill and infirm.  They had come to be healed by the waters of the temple—the same healing waters that had brought these priests all the way from the capital to investigate. We are covering a bunch of different things from the reign of Uno no Sarara, from 686 to 697.  This episode we take a journey through a few different topics.  Mostly we are talking about foreigners—both those from overseas and the ones that Yamato shared the archipelago with—and with Buddhism and how the court used this continental religion that had already become a key organ of the Yamato State. To start with, let's talk about immigrants.  Immigration to the archipelago by this point isn't anything new—and I'm not just talking about the groups that came over and kickstarted the Yayoi culture and the eventual mounded tomb period that we know as the Kofun era.  There were numerous ethno-linguistic groups that fell under Yamato's hegemony, and evidence of active migration. Of the various groups on the archipelago, there appear to be several categories.  For instance, we have groups that are clearly external immigrants, from outside of the archipelago  and then we have those groups that appear to be considered indigenous, at least by Yamato's thinking.. Some of this can be seen in how they are treated, discussed, and even assimilated.  Those external, while often presented as being in a tribute status, are still treated differently from those on the archipelago, where the land borders of Yamato would abut against the territories of local ethnic groups.  This probably also had something to do with the claim that the Heavenly Grandchild and their descendants, the current Tennou, were presumably given sovereignty over the entire Land of the Central Reed Plains, aka the Japanese archipelago. External immigrants included people from Silla, and, even though the kingdoms themselves had fallen and been absorbed by Silla, Gogureyo and Baekje.  This last one might be a bit surprising if we think about it in modern terms where we tend to think in terms of citizenship and nationality first and foremost.  So we think of someone as being American, French, or Japanese based on the country they came from.  But that American might be Dine—aka Navaho—or they could identify as Cajun or their parents might have been immigrants from somewhere else and they are the first generation born in the US.  That doesn't mean they aren't American, but "American" is only part of their identity.  Likewise that Japanese person could be Ainu, Ryukyuan, or even one of the Bonin islanders.  That is to say they may be from an ethno-linguistic group other than the majority ethnic group in that nation. In the same vein, while it's true that Baekje had been conquered by Silla, that doesn't mean that the Baekje people were suddenly erased and that the people suddenly changed their lifestyles or language overnight.  And so, while they may have been subjects of the Silla kingdom, there were still Baekje people both in Silla and in the archipelago.  And as late as 690, decades after it was conquered, we see that Baekje immigrants were arriving in Japan. Similarly, we see Goguryeo immigrants who came over in 687, three years earlier, even though that kingdom no longer existed.  They were settled in Hitachi, where they were given lands, received an allowance of grain to help tide them over, and then allowed to grow their community and work, as long as they did so peacefully, under the care of the local Yamato officials. And it isn't difficult to see why people of Baekje and Goguryeo might come to the archipelago.  Their other options were to head to the Great Tang, which had been the other conquering force, or possibly to go find refuge with various Tungusic ethnic groups around the Amur river area, outside of Tang control. What actually strikes me as a bit more surprising, to be honest, is the immigration of people from Silla.  After all, Silla was ascendant, was it not?  They had just unified the peninsula and this seems like it would have been a great time to be team Silla, and yet we see people leaving to come to Yamato. For instance, in 687 we see 14 immigrants from Silla settled in Shimotsuke.  22 more were presented by the Dazai-Sochi and settled in the land of Musashi.  In 689 and then in 690 we see more Silla immigrants settled in both places.  We also had 50 people come over with Buddhist priests, though we don't know where they ended up settling.  So both Musashi and Shimotsuke were being settled with immigrants from Silla.  Musashi, if you didn't already know, is the name for the area that would largely become the Tokyo metropolis in modern times.  Shimotsuke was the land adjoining it to the northeast.  In all likelihood, all of these people were probably being located to areas near each other, even though they are mentioned as being in different provinces.  That may have been more of an administrative distinction.  That also seems to indicate that they were likely being relocated to border areas where there weren't already large populations, probably because that is where there was open land that wasn't already claimed.  We see something similar with the court sending the people from Goguryeo all the way to Hitachi. It does make me wonder what must have happened for someone to choose to come to the Japanese archipelago from Silla to be sent all the way to the far end of Yamato to work the land.  In previous centuries I would have assumed that these were captives brought back from raids against the mainland, but by all accounts—and the fact that we continue to have relatively cordial diplomatic relations between Yamato and Silla—it appears that Yamato wasn't sending raids and that these individuals were likely coming willingly.  Perhaps they were getting crowded out somewhere in Silla, and had heard of new opportunities.  Or perhaps they had done something to make them persona-non-grata, as they say, back in their home country.   Whatever the reason, there were a number of people coming over, who would have also brought their cultural and technological knowledge along with them.  And many of them were being settled in the far eastern end of Honshu—though that may be something for another time. The indigenous category includes not only the Wa people of Yamato, but also the Hayato and the Emishi.  Of these we don't have a lot of information about who they were or what languages they spoke. For the Hayato we only have a few possible words of their language, and various other things that we know from Yamato's court records.  We know that the Yamato officials needed interpreters to speak with the Hayato.  There are those that theorize that the Hayato language had evolved from one of the languages spoken during the Jomon era—which doesn't give us much to go on other than the idea that it may not have been a Japonic language.  Attempts have been made to connect the Hayato with the unique burial features and other material artifacts of southern Kyushu, and then to the previous ethnic group, known as the Kumaso—or possibly the Kuma and So—but so far there are theories but no hard and fast connections. For example, we know that the Hayato were said to be from Ata and Ohosumi, according to the records of the court, but they also only show up in the late 7th century.  Prior to that we have stories of the Kumaso, and even people called Tsuchigumo.  Were those previous names for the ancestors of the Hayato?  Or were the Hayato encountered later, as Yamato's borders expanded, having perhaps encompassed the lands of the Kumaso and now running into the Hayato?  The fact that they show up so late in the narrative is particularly interesting, as they really only get mentioned in the reign of Ohoama and then Uno no Sarara—though they would be particularly active in the years to come, when the Nihon Shoki was being compiled.  For example, we know that the Hayato were brought into the court system, and also that they resisted, with numerous rebellions in the 8th century, though at this early point, things seemed to be going well. So Hayato were coming to the court, likely seeing some benefit in their association with Yamato.  They are shown coming in fairly significant numbers as well. Meanwhile, we have the ongoing assimilation of the Emishi.  Unlike the Hayato, the Emishi have shown up in the narrative since the legendary period.  We've talked about them quite a bit in various episodes.  Even within the Emishi, the Emishi of Koshi are differentiated from the Emishi further north in Tohoku.  Linguistically, a lot of place names in Tohoku and eastern Honshu have been compared to the Ainu language, with suspicions that a related language was in use in eastern and northeastern Japan for some time.  Tohoku is also the area that most resisted Yayoi culture, based on archaeological finds.  We know that wet rice paddy agriculture also made early in-roads into Tohoku, but then retreated much farther south, perhaps because it wasn't as suitable for the colder climate at that time.  Northern material culture continued to exhibit signs of evolution from the previous Jomon era, with Hokkaido continuing a tradition that we know as the Epi-Jomon, which we first talked about back in episode 50, and several times since then as well..  There were some mounded tombs—even some keyhole shaped tombs around Sendai and Osaki, in modern Miyagi prefecture—but nothing comparable to the large numbers of tombs found in areas further to the south. The Yamato people had had regular encounters with people called "Emishi" since at least the time of Kashikiya Hime, aka Suiko Tenno.  During the time that Takara Hime was on the throne a second time, there were massive military operations, first against the Emishi, and then supporting them against the Mishihase people in what appears to have been Hokkaido.  The Emishi were further brought under the Yamato court and into the court rank system, and we see rank handed out to various members of the group.  Then, in the reign of Uno no Sarara, we start to see further cultural assimilation in the form of the spread of Buddhism. In 689, we are told of Shiriko, an "Emishi of Kikafu, in Ukitamu district, in Michinoku".   This possibly refers to Okitama no Kori, a district in modern Yamagata Prefecture.  Shiriko had two sons, Maro and Kanawori, who requested permission to shave their hair and become Buddhist priests.  Perhaps related to this, about twenty days before, about 231 Emishi men and women had attended a banquet under the tsuki tree by Asukadera, where they were given gifts and rank.  Did that inspire them to want to learn more about this "Buddhism" thing? Either way, Uno no Sarara agreed.  In the edict she commented that Maro and his brother were both refined and modest, despite their youth, and that they were eating vegetarian dishes and keeping the Buddhist precepts.  So presumably this wasn't a last minute decision on their part, though we should probably take the wording in the edict with at least a grain of salt, given their purpose. Only six days later we see that the court is presenting a load of gifts to an Emishi monk named Doushin.  Doushin is said to have been a Koshi Emishi, rather than the Kitafu Emishi of Michinoku.  The court granted him a Buddhist statue, a purification flag, a wine cup, a begging bowl, five-colored silk cloth, thirteen pounds of flossed silk, 10 bolts of regular cloth, ten hoes, and a saddle. Six months later there is another priest:  Jitoku, an Emishi of Michinoku, who is granted a gold-copper image of Yakushi Buddha and a gold-copper image of Kanzeon—or Kannon—Boddhisatva, as well as a bell, a begging bowl, a precious curtain, an incense burner, and a banner. What this looks like, to me, is the court promoting Buddhism among the Emishi.  This feels similar to the way that priests also spread the worship of Mt. Miwa or other kami.  While Buddhism was technically universal, the Court had ensured that they had a hand on the center of Buddhist teaching, at least early on.  Indeed, at the same time that Uno no Sarara was building up the Jingikan and bolstering the worship of Amaterasu at Ise Grand Shrine, she and the court were also leveraging Buddhism and Buddhist concepts in a variety of ways.  She put it in an edict to the ministers in 691.  She noted that they had erected Buddhist Halls and Sutra repositories, and they practiced the six monthly fasts.  The sovereigns would occasionally send Ohotoneri to inquire after the welfare of priests.  As such, they should continue to uphold the Buddhsit Faith with zealous hearts. Upholding the faith wasn't just about words.  There were actual financial contributions.  Besides the national temples, there were gifts made, such as those to the Emishi priests, mentioned earlier.  In 692, Kwansei was presented silk and cloth and commended for making white lead, which was a popular ingredient for cosmetics.  Later that year, Yamada no Mikata was granted rank, and the fact that he had gone to Silla to study as a priest is mentioned in conjunction with that, though apparently he either didn't take orders or had gone back to being a lay person.   And in 693 they gave the priest, Hokyo, 3 chou worth or rice-land.  And in 696 there were 30 houses granted as a sustenance-fief to Bendou, a priest of Daikandaiji. And that tells us the kinds of resources the State was putting towards it, but what were they using Buddhism for?  What purpose did it serve the State, or was it purely altruistic?  A big part of it, as we have discussed in the past, was through the concept of karma and merit.  The court seems to have been making a variety of decisions that look to be efforts to increase the State's merit.  This is a continuation of things we saw in Ohoama's reign, along with some new moves.  For instance, we have previously mentioned in passing how the court was giving alms to the elderly and infirm, at least in the capital, and we see a lot more amnesties—though often qualified amnesties, with various crimes excluded. Then there were things like the edict of 689, in which Hunting and Fishing were prohibited in the Sea of Muko in the province of Settsu for a distance of 1000 paces, and for 20,000 shiro on the plain of Nagino in the district of Ate in the province of Kii, and for 20,000 shiro on the plains of Mino in the district and province of Iga.  The edict also attached keepers to these places in the same way as the Sea of Takashi in the district of Ohotori in the province of Kawachi.  Right off the bat we know a few things.  First off, this is the first time we've seen an edict like this, and yet the Chronicles say that this is similar to the way that "Keepers" were attached to the Sea of Takashi in Ohotori district.  The term used for "Keepers" appears to be "shugo", which would later be used for military governors in the Kamakura period, which would eventually become the shugo daimyo and then the Sengoku daimyo—our namesake.  But in this case it appears that "shugo" is just a literal translation of a "protector".  In front of that is the word "oku", meaning to keep or preserve.  Hence Aston's translation of these people as "keepers".  What is not clear to me is whether this is a reference to something that happened earlier, and just didn't get recorded, or if the Chroniclers are talking about a later practice which the audience for the Nihon Shoki would have been familiar with.  The Takashi sea would refer to the Seto Inland Sea just off the coast of Takashi, which was in Kawachi, south of modern Osaka.    The other places we see named are the Sea of Muko, in Settsu, which would have been north and west from modern Osaka, as well as Nagino in Kii and Mino in Iga. Nagino's location is not quite certain.  Ate is likely Arida, and Nagino may be what was eventually Nago, now thought to be near or including the Hirogawa region of Wakayama.  Later there were be prohibitions on fishining in the areas of Yuasa, Hiro, and Hirogawa, so perhaps there was also a prohibition on hunting on the plains.  This is all on the west side of the Kii peninsula, south of modern Osaka, so still facing the Seto Inland Sea. Iga, however, was on the other side of the peninsula.  Given that it was in Iga district of the land of Iga, this prohibition would definitely be about hunting, and not fishing.  It is also interesting to take a look at the measurements involved.  The one clear prohibition on fishing, in the Sea of Muko, is measured in paces while the other two are mentioned as being on the "plains"—though technically it should probably be "Nagi Plain" and "Mi Plain"—and they are measured differently, in something called "shiro".  By the way, I tried to find how big a "shiro" was and I couldn't quite do it. I wonder if the difference there, though, is area versus length:  For the sea of Muko it probably meant the waters directly out from the shore of Muko, and so I imagine that the paces were measure out from a certain point, walking along the shoreline, and then you couldn't go out into the sea in those areas to fish.  For the plains you could have more definitive markers indicating a particular area that was under the prohibition. For another clue to protected areas and distances, we see later that "long-life places" were established throughout the various provinces, each one being 1000 paces.  Aston notes that "long life places" indicated areas where animals couldn't be harmed, and given that they talk about it in terms of "paces" I would assume that means these were probably more prohibitions on fishing. That language also suggests to me that there was some kind of Buddhist reasoning behind it—mercy for the creatures of the land.  It isn't clear how long these prohibitions remained in effect, either.  This may also explain an order just a few days later that a white swallow that was caught in Mike, in the land of Sanuki, should be set free.  Unusually white or albino animals were often caught and presented to the throne as auspicious omens, not always in a live state.  However, Buddhism often teaches that there is merit in releasing animals, and so this feels like it was a way of demonstrating mercy and building merit, while also acknowledging the auspicious omen that accompanied its appearance. Also in this edict is who it is directed to:  Tanaka no Ason no Norimaro, who is named as the "soryo" of Iyo.  We've mentioned this before, in passing; this was a position similar to the Dazai no Sochi.  Effectively, the government official in charge of Iyo was in charge of the entire island of Shikoku.  Unlike the Dazai no Sochi, this position does not seem to have remained for long; instead, Shikoku was divided up into separate provinces and then each province had its own governor. By the way, we've talked about Norimaro before, as well.  He was previously in charge of the mission to Silla, when they went to announce Ohoama's demise, but then ran into a bunch of diplomatic etiquette issues such that they weren't able to deliver the news—or perhaps more appropriately they decided they couldn't deliver the news.  So from representing the court on missions, Norimaro went on to become the government official in Iyo overseeing all of Shikoku.  A couple of years later he would show up again, this time sending gold and silver that had apparently been found at Mt. Mima in Uwa district—modern Uwajima.  Unfortunately, after that he disappears from the narrative, and the position seems to end with him. Speaking of animals—the presentation of auspicious plants animals continued, and was often wrapped up with amnesties and similar such things.  The year 692 seems to have been of particular significance.  There we see the Governor of Sagami presenting a pair of fledgling red crows that had been caught in Miura.  Later we see that the governor, the vice governor, and the individual who had caught the crows—Kashima no Omi no Kusu—were gifted with rank and presents, while Miura district had its taxes and forced labor remitted for a period of three years. Later that same year, the Governor of Ise presented auspicious stalks of rice while the Governor of Echizen, that is to say the western part of Koshi closest to the capital, presented a white moth.  The stalks of rice don't seem to have warranted much, but the white moth, which presumably was not just a moth that is naturally white, was apparently considered something noteworthy.  We are told that it was caught on the shore at Uragami, in the district of Tsuruga.  As such, the Fief of the Kebi no Kami—the kami of Kebi, or at least his shrine—was increased by 20 houses.  Unfortunately, we have a lacuna or gap in the text so we don't get everything else.  This is a good reminder that sometimes we don't have anything because it wasn't written down, and sometimes because accidents happen.  Either something doesn't get transcribed properly or something gets damaged early on and there aren't enough copies for it to propagate from another source. Our next omens come in 694—the same year that the Fujiwara Palace was occupied.  We are told that a white copper-pheasant was presented by Sarara in Kawachi.  So the Governor and Vice-Governor of the district received promotions, as did the many who had caught it, Osakabe no Miyatsuko no Karakuni.  Four months later, a white bat was found by a man in Araki, in Hida province.  His name was Ohokunibe no Otohi, and he didn't receive a promotion in court rank, but he did get material presents in terms of silk cloth and floss, and, perhaps more importantly, he was exempted from all forced labor for the rest of his life.  Not a bad deal, if you ask me. Now omens were good and all, but omens were hardly active expressions by the government.  When things were happening—like damaging rains—or perhaps not happening—like droughts—people wanted the government to do something.  I know it may be hard for people to believe in this day and age, but many people believed that the government was responsible for all sorts of things that it had little control over.  In this case, that was the weather, and the state could at least prepare by collecting taxes in rice and then providing relief via those same resources.  But that still only did so much.  So when months went by with no rain falling, the state would turn towards ritual.  In some cases that ritual was directed at the kami and the new Jingikan, but in other cases, it fell on Buddhist priests. So, for example, in 688 we are told that there was a drought and the court initiated prayers for rain.  Those prayers were carried out by the priest Douzou.  Douzou was of Baekje extraction, but that didn't concern the court—they just wanted to know that he was effective.  Sure enough, after praying for rain, the clouds opened up and before morning the rain had fallen.  We are told it fell "across the realm", which I'm pretty sure is hyperbole.  It probably fell all across the Nara plains and surrounding areas, which was enough for the court. In 691, they were struck with the opposite problem, which we know because the court issued an edict dated to the 19th day of the 6th month of that year.  Apparently rain had fallen for two straight months.  And while the fifth month rains—the Satsuki-ame—are well-known, this apparently had started back in the 4th month of that year, and now there was a worry that it would start to injure the crops, reducing the annual yield.  The conclusion appears to have been that the country did not have enough merit.  Therefore the ministers and officials were prohibited from the use of strong drink or meat—Aston translates it directly as "animal food".  They were also ordered to compose their hearts and repent of any sins they may have committed.  At the same time, the priests in the temples of the capital and Home provinces were told to recite sutras for five straight days.  We also know that a day later they announced an amnesty for various criminals, as well.  Another act of mercy and hopefully for making merit. And it seems to have worked.  Or one could just say that the natural monsoon rains finally stopped after a particularly heavy season.  Who's to say? In the 5th intercalary month of 692, the rains were again pretty bad.  This time it isn't that they were long, but that it was heavy rain—what Japanese meteorology reports would likely call "Oyu", or Great Rain—which brought with it floods. Unfortunately, while they could pray for rain to start or stop, floods are another matter.  By the time you know the flood has happened it is too late.  And so this is where the government's preparedness came into focus.  Commissioners were sent to visit the districts and provinces.  There they found people affected by the flooding and they were empowered to make loans to provide relief.  Furthermore, they allowed people to access resources that might otherwise have been restricted, allowing them to fish and cut wood in the hills, forests, ponds, and marshes, even if that was normally a prohibited activity, so that they could sustain themselves until they were able to get back on their feet.  At the same time, the Sutra of Golden Light, the Konkwoumyou Sutra, one of the sutras for protecting the state, was to be read aloud in the capital and the Home Provinces.  The Sutra of Golden Light is the one which not only talks about the Shitennou, the four heavenly kings, but also emphasizes that if rulers support and honor the recitation of the sutra, then their kingdoms would be prosperous and peaceful, so what better time to read it than during or just after a disaster? There were other recitations and congregations that were not quite so obviously connected.  In 690, there were discourses in the inner precinct of the palace during the "Vassa", known in Japanese as "Ango" or "Dwelling in Peace".  This comes from the tradition in Buddhism where it is said that the Buddha and his disciples, though normally traveling around the countryside, would come together during the rainy season.  During this time they would talk and share.  It is still practiced in many Theravada schools, where monks will gather in temples during the rainy season.  Of course, as we've discussed, the 5th month was right in the middle of Japan's rainy season, so it seems like they may have been attempting to emulate that tradition. Three years later, we are told that they held a great-congregation of monks on that same date—the 15th day of the 5th month.  This is not referred to as an Ango, however, possibly noting a change in the way they were organizing or conducting it—or possibly just because it was referred to differently in the record the Chroniclers used.  That said, a great-congregation was simply a Buddhist gathering, where various priests would provide sermons or sutra readings, and not necessarily tied to a particular time.  Another one was called in the 9th month of 693 on behalf of the late sovereign, Ohoama and all prisoners were released, which was no doubt merit seen as accruing to the late sovereign. A month after that, the Benevolent King Sutra, or Ninnou-kyou, was expounded in the provinces for four days.  This is another one of the sutras considered important for the well-being of the state. In 694 we have 100 copies of the Konkwoumyou sutra—the Sutra of Golden Light—being sent out to the provinces, with the intent that they should be read together, at a certain time, when the moon of the first month was in the first quarter.  Any fees or resources needed by the temples to carry this out were to be defrayed from the public revenues of the provinces.  As Aston points out, "revenues" in this case would not necessarily be cash money.  Not that they didn't have coins—they had the Fuhonsen coins from Ohoama's time; see Episode 146 for more information.  We are even told that in 694 the court appointed three officials—Ohoyake no Maro, Utena no Yashima, and Kibumi no Honjitsu—to be governors for the mint, although Aston notes a Shoku Nihongi account from 708 that claimed that was the "first time" the title was given out.  Either way, even though they were minting coins, these wouldn't have been in common circulation.  The government may have used them to pay for things, but taxes coming in, especially in the provinces would have been in-kind taxes, meaning that the revenue to the temples were likely paid in rice, cloth, or similar. We similarly see another edict to read the Golden Light sutra on the first day of the twelfth month of 696.  This time it wasn't just a one time reading, though: they were setting a precedent.  The edict was to expound the Sutra of Golden Light and then, every year hence, they would schedule ten people of pure life who should be inducted as monks on the eve of the New Year.  I have to wonder about how they had people take orders—and whether it was a lifelong commitment or, as in some cultures, today, a temporary position.  After all, Ohoama took orders but didn't exactly remain "retired" for all that long. The same thing had happened back in 694, when one hundred and four people were made to enter religion for the sake of Royal Princess Asuka.  So how long did they remain Buddhist priests? There is a reference, in 693, of a priest being stripped of his monkhood.  It was done by royal order for a Goguryeo priest Fukuka, and it isn't made clear why.  Was it something that the priest wanted?  Maybe they wanted to stop being a monk for some reason?  Or was it done as a punishment?  There was apparently a great-congregation only about two weeks prior.  Maybe there was some drama?  We'll probably never know. In 697, there was an uptick in merit-making.  In the third month, a great-congregation was being held in the Eastern Palace.  The Eastern Palace was the home of the Crown Prince, so this may have something to do with the planned succession, but then in the 6th month we see a bunch of things happening.  There was a royal order for sutras to be read in temples in the Home Provinces, and then, nine days later, an order that people of 5th rank and lower were to go spend time cleaning out the temples in the capital.  On the 26th, 11 days after that, we get a record the seems to bring this into focus, as the Ministers and public functionaries started making votive images of the Buddha for the sake of Uno no Sarara's illness.  It seems that she was feeling unwell, which probably kicked off a lot of this activity, and may even be why she finally decided to abdicate.  There was one more seemingly related note.  On the 29th day of the 7th month the Ministers and public functionaries prepared a festival for the installation of Buddhist images in the temple of Yakushiji.  This was the temple Ohoama had originally commissioned for Uno no Sarara during his reign when she was sick back then.  She had recovered, then, and she would recover again—but her faith in the healing power of the Buddha may have been limited.  She would abdicate a few days later, leaving the throne to Prince Karu—the future Monmu Tennou. One last thing, somewhat tangential, it seems.  In the 11th month of 693, three priests, Houin, Zen'ou, and Shingi, set out, along with others, to the Yasu district in Afumi to taste the sweet wine of the local springs.  This is likely the area around the Yasu river, where it flows northwest from the mountains into Lake Biwa.  Today it is Yasu city on one side of the river and Moriyama city on the other. They apparently came back in the third month of the following year, as that is when we get a royal edict concerning said springs.  Based on that, we are told that the spring of quote-unquote "sweet wine" or "sweet sake" bubbled up at Mt. Tsuga in the Yasu district of Afumi.  Mt. Tsuga, or Tsugayama, may be related to "Moriyama", and Moriyama city is still known for the spring water that comes out of the nearby mountains. In the edict they mention that people who were afflicted with various disease would stay at Yasudera, where they presumably drank the water from the springs, and many of them found themselves healed.  For this miraculous occurrence, the temple itself was awarded four chou of rice-land, and an amount of cloth.  In addition, the district of Yasu was exempted from taxes and forced labor, as well as from any other kinds of corvees that might be levied, for at least one year.  Local authorities were promoted a grade in rank, and gifts were made out to those who were credited with first discovering the springs and their miraculous properties—Kadono no Hatsuki and the daughter of Kudara no Tsurara. A couple of extra notes, based on what we see here.  First off, it is unfortunately too often the case that we see women described like this—the daughter of so-and-so—without providing an actual name.  It is interesting that she is the daughter of someone with the name "Kudara", meaning "Baekje".  During the reign of Naka no Ohoe, aka Tenji Tennou, a number of Baekje people were settled in the areas around Lake Biwa and the Echi River, the next major river to the northeast. The temple mentioned, Yasudera, would have been the local temple, probably run by the local elites.  That likely means the Yasu no Atai family.  The temple itself is no more, and we aren't sure exactly where it was, but there is a strong case to be made that archaeological remains at Yoshimi-chou, in modern Moriyama city, might be that temple.  Still, there is no conclusive evidence. As for springs having healing properties—this is nothing new.  Minerals could have given the water a sweet taste, or perhaps there was something that clouded it, like nigori-zake—unfiltered rice wine.  Whether or not there were any natural healing properties I leave up to your own imagining.  Did people actually benefit from the waters?  Or maybe just because they believed?  Was the fact that a Buddhist temple was involved part of it, or is this just the same thing we see with people going to various springs and imparting to them some healing properties? Either way, it seems that at some point the spring no longer produced the "sweet wine" that had made it famous in its day, and people moved on to a different location. For now, I think we can stop here.  We have probably one more episode talking about specific items from this reign, but we are starting to get more and more sources, including the poetry of the Man'yoshu, which I hope to dig into here in a bit.  Plus a few other things in the works. Until then if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPhilippians 4:6–7 — Give Your Worries to God and Let His Peace Guard Your Heart Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Three Prayer Themes: Releasing worry • Bringing everything to God • Resting in His peace Scripture — Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Perhaps the day has finally become quiet, but your thoughts haven't. You may have finished work, spoken with your family and settled into the evening, yet something from today is still following you. Maybe it is a worry about tomorrow, something someone said, a decision you have to make, or simply a tiredness you cannot quite explain. Before you carry it into another day, pause here with Jesus. Lord Jesus, tonight we bring those things to You. You already know every concern before we find the words for it, so teach us to pray rather than carry everything alone. Where our minds are restless, give us Your peace. Where our hearts are troubled, remind us that You are near. Help us remember that bringing our worries to You is not weakness; it is an act of trust. Be close tonight to people across the United States, South Korea, Botswana, the Netherlands, Israel and Zimbabwe. Meet those sitting quietly at home, caring for loved ones, working through the night, or lying awake with a burden they have not shared with anyone. Let them know they are seen and held in Your care. Holy Spirit, gently turn our hearts towards Jesus. The God of Israel is faithful, and His peace does not depend upon our circumstances being perfect. Help us release what we cannot control and trust the One who holds us. Jesús, pongo mis preocupaciones en Tus manos. Jesus, entrego as minhas preocupações a Ti. Jesus, ipinagkakatiwala ko sa Iyo ang aking mga alalahanin. As this Tuesday comes to an end, let the day go. You have done what you could. Place the rest with Jesus, receive His peace, and rest in God's care tonight. Amen. Blessing: May the peace of Jesus guard your heart and mind tonight, quiet your worries and give you restful confidence in God's care. Daily Prayer, Philippians 4:6-7, Night Prayer, Christian Night Prayer, Prayer Before Sleep, Prayer for Anxiety, Prayer for Peace, Prayer for Worry, Prayer for Rest, Evening Prayer, Trust God, Jesus, DailyPrayer.uk Philippians 4:6-7 prayer, night prayer for anxiety, Christian prayer before sleep, prayer for peace, prayer for worry, prayer when you cannot sleep, evening prayer to give your worries to God, prayer for a peaceful nightSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJeremiah 29:11 — Trust God With the Future You Cannot Yet See Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Three Prayer Themes: God's purposes • Hope for tomorrow • Trusting God's direction Scripture — Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” The day is beginning to slow down. Perhaps you're travelling home, preparing dinner, sitting with family, or finally finding a quiet moment to breathe. And sometimes, when the noise of the day becomes quieter, the questions about tomorrow become louder. What happens next? Will things work out? Where is God leading me? Perhaps you've been carrying those questions quietly for some time. Lord Jesus, we bring those questions to You tonight. We don't know everything tomorrow will bring, but You do. You see the whole road when we can only see the next step. Help us trust You with the things we cannot yet understand, the decisions we are making, and the hopes we are carrying quietly. When uncertainty weighs on us, remind us that Your presence has not left us. Be close to people across Canada, Brazil, Hungary, Romania, Russia and Ireland. Meet families around dinner tables, people returning from work, those facing difficult decisions, and those wondering what their future holds. Remind them that they have not been forgotten and that their lives remain within Your loving care. Holy Spirit, when uncertainty fills our thoughts, turn our hearts back towards Jesus. The God of Israel is faithful, even when His purposes are hidden from us. Help us trust His character when we cannot yet understand His timing. Jesus, I place tomorrow in Your hands. Jesús, pongo mi futuro en Tus manos. Jesus, entrego o meu futuro nas Tuas mãos. Jesus, ipinagkakatiwala ko sa Iyo ang aking kinabukasan. We may not see the whole road tonight, but we can take the next step with God. Release the need to know everything. Receive His hope for tomorrow and His peace for tonight. Amen. Blessing: May Jesus give you hope for tomorrow, peace for tonight, and confidence that God is faithful even when the way ahead is not yet clear. Daily Prayer, Jeremiah 29:11, Evening Prayer, Christian Evening Prayer, Prayer for the Future, Prayer for Hope, Trust God, Prayer for Guidance, Prayer for Uncertainty, Tuesday Prayer, Jesus, DailyPrayer.uk Jeremiah 29:11 prayer, evening prayer for hope, prayer for the future, Christian prayer for uncertainty, prayer when you don't know what to do, prayer for God's guidance, trust God with your futureSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMatthew 11:28 — When You Are Tired, Come to Jesus and Rest Live from London, England — carrying this night prayer across the world, from Romania and South Korea to Botswana, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe and India. Three Prayer Themes: Coming to Jesus • Releasing today's burdens • Resting in His presence Scripture — Matthew 11:28 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” The day is quieter now. Perhaps the house has settled, the messages have stopped, and there is finally a little space to breathe. But sometimes the body becomes quiet before the heart does. Perhaps you're still thinking about what happened today. Perhaps you're carrying something you haven't told anyone. Maybe you're simply tired. Jesus doesn't ask you to pretend otherwise. Lord Jesus, we come to You tonight just as we are. We bring You the things that have stayed with us through this Monday — the worries, the disappointments, the responsibilities and the thoughts we cannot seem to put down. Be close to people across Romania, South Korea, Botswana, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe and India. Be near to those preparing for sleep, those working through the night, those caring for someone they love, and those who feel alone in a crowded world. Holy Spirit, gently quiet our hearts and turn our attention towards Jesus. The God of Israel has not forgotten us. His presence reaches into our homes, our worries and the places within us that nobody else can see. Jesús, vengo a Ti esta noche. Dame descanso y paz. Jesus, venho a Ti esta noite. Dá-me descanso e paz. Jesus, lumalapit ako sa Iyo ngayong gabi. Bigyan Mo ako ng kapahingahan at kapayapaan. You don't need to carry this day into your sleep. Place it in the hands of Jesus. Let your heart become still, knowing that He is near. Amen. Blessing: May the peace of Jesus settle over you tonight, may His presence guard your heart, and may you rest safely in His care. Daily Prayer, Matthew 11:28, Night Prayer, Christian Night Prayer, Prayer Before Sleep, Prayer for Rest, Prayer for Peace, Prayer for the Weary, Prayer for Anxiety, Come to Jesus, DailyPrayer.uk Matthew 11:28 prayer, night prayer for sleep, Christian prayer before bed, prayer for rest, prayer for peace, prayer when you are tired, prayer for the weary, come to Jesus prayerSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningProverbs 16:3 — Place Your Plans in God's Hands Before the Week Runs Away Live from London, England — carrying this morning prayer across the world, from the United Kingdom and Germany to Austria, Belgium, Spain and France. Three Prayer Themes: Surrendering our plans • Wisdom for today's decisions • Trusting God with our work Scripture — Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. The week is moving now. Perhaps the emails have started, the phone is ringing, people need answers, and the plans you made this morning are already changing. Take a breath before you rush on. Lord Jesus, we place this day and this week into Your hands. We have plans, responsibilities and things we need to accomplish, but we don't want to carry them without You. Give us wisdom in our decisions. Help us know when to speak, when to listen, when to act and when to wait. Where pressure is beginning to build, give us a steady heart. Be close to people across the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain and France. Be with those at work, studying, running businesses, caring for families, serving others, or facing decisions that could shape the days ahead. Holy Spirit, turn our hearts towards Jesus. Keep us from believing that everything depends upon us. The God of Israel knows the beginning and the end. Teach us to work faithfully while trusting Him with what we cannot control. Jesús, pongo mis planes en Tus manos y confío en Ti. Jesus, entrego os meus planos a Ti. Guia-me hoje. Jesus, ipinagkakatiwala ko sa Iyo ang aking mga plano. Gabayan Mo ako ngayon. Whatever today brings, you don't have to carry it alone. Give your plans to Jesus, do what is in front of you faithfully, and trust Him with the outcome. Amen. Blessing: May Jesus guide your decisions, steady your heart and bless the work placed before you today. Daily Prayer, Proverbs 16:3, Monday Prayer, Morning Prayer, Christian Morning Prayer, Prayer for Guidance, Prayer for Work, Prayer for Decisions, Trust God, Prayer for Wisdom, Jesus, DailyPrayer.uk Proverbs 16:3 prayer, Monday morning prayer, prayer for guidance, prayer for work, prayer for decisions, prayer for God's direction, Christian prayer for a new weekSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPhilippians 4:6 — Tonight, Give Your Worries to God and Receive His Peace Live from London, England — carrying this evening prayer across the world, from Romania and South Korea to Botswana, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe and India. Three Prayer Themes: Releasing anxiety • Bringing every burden to God • Resting in the peace of Jesus Scripture — Philippians 4:6 (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Perhaps the day is finally quiet, but your mind hasn't received the message yet. The conversations are still turning over. The things you didn't finish are still waiting. And somewhere in the quiet, tomorrow may already be asking for your attention. So before you carry any of it further, pause. Lord Jesus, tonight we bring You the things we cannot settle ourselves. The worry we have carried, the conversation we keep replaying, the person we are concerned about, and the questions we still cannot answer. We place them before You. Be close to people across Romania, South Korea, Botswana, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe and India. For those sitting alone tonight, caring for someone, working through the night, or lying awake with a burden nobody else knows, let them know they can come to You. Holy Spirit, quiet our hearts and draw our attention back to Jesus. Teach us to pray instead of carrying everything alone. The God of Israel is faithful, and His presence is not limited by the darkness or distance of the night. Jesús, recibo Tu paz y dejo mis preocupaciones en Tus manos. Jesus, entrego minhas preocupações a Ti. Dá-me a Tua paz. Jesus, ipinagkakatiwala ko sa Iyo ang aking mga alalahanin. Bigyan Mo ako ng Iyong kapayapaan. You don't have to solve everything tonight. Bring it to Jesus. Let the day rest, let your heart breathe, and trust God with what you cannot carry. Amen. Blessing: May the peace of Jesus guard your heart tonight, may God's presence surround your home, and may you rest knowing that you are held in His care. Daily Prayer, Philippians 4:6, Night Prayer, Christian Night Prayer, Prayer Before Sleep, Prayer for Anxiety, Prayer for Peace, Prayer for Worry, Prayer for Rest, Jesus, DailyPrayer.uk Philippians 4:6 prayer, night prayer for anxiety, Christian prayer before sleep, prayer for peace, prayer for worry, prayer to give your worries to God, evening prayer with JesusSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJeremiah 29:11 — When You Cannot See Tomorrow, Trust God's Hope for Your Future Live from London, England — carrying this evening prayer across the world, from the United States and Canada to Brazil, Israel, Hungary and the Russian Federation. Three Prayer Themes: Hope for tomorrow • Trusting God's purposes • Releasing what we cannot control Scripture — Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” The day is beginning to slow down. Perhaps you are heading home, sitting with your family, or finally finding a quiet moment after everything today has asked of you. And perhaps your thoughts have already moved towards tomorrow. What will happen? Will things work out? Is the decision you made the right one? Sometimes we can see the road ahead; sometimes we can only see the next step. Lord Jesus, tonight we place tomorrow into Your hands. We thank You that our lives are not outside Your care. Where we have been anxious about what we cannot control, teach us to release it. Where disappointment has made hope difficult, gently remind us that You are still with us. Be close to people across the United States, Canada, Brazil, Israel, Hungary and the Russian Federation. Meet families around the evening table, people travelling home, those facing difficult circumstances, and those quietly wondering what tomorrow may bring. Holy Spirit, turn our hearts towards Jesus. The God of Israel remains faithful even when we cannot see what He is doing. Give us grace to trust Him without pretending that we have all the answers. Jesús, pongo mi futuro en Tus manos y confío en Ti. Jesus, entrego o meu amanhã a Ti. Ajuda-me a confiar. Jesus, ipinagkakatiwala ko sa Iyo ang aking kinabukasan. Tulungan Mo akong magtiwala. You do not have to solve tomorrow tonight. Give it to Jesus, receive His peace, and take this evening one step at a time. Amen. Blessing: May Jesus fill your heart with hope, steady your steps and give you peace about the days still ahead. Daily Prayer, Jeremiah 29:11, Evening Prayer, Christian Evening Prayer, Prayer for Hope, Prayer for the Future, Trust God, Prayer for Tomorrow, Prayer for Peace, Jesus, DailyPrayer.uk Jeremiah 29:11 prayer, evening Christian prayer, prayer for hope, prayer for the future, prayer for tomorrow, prayer when you feel uncertain, prayer to trust GodSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningProverbs 3:5 — When You Don't Know What to Do, Trust the Lord Live from London, England — carrying this morning prayer across the world, from the United Kingdom and Germany to Austria, Belgium, Spain and France. Three Prayer Themes: Wisdom for today's decisions • Trust when the way is unclear • Peace in the middle of responsibility Scripture — Proverbs 3:5 (NIV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. The morning is moving now. Perhaps your day has already become busy. Messages are arriving, decisions need making, people need answers, and there may be more responsibility on your shoulders than you expected. Before you rush on, pause. Lord Jesus, we bring You the decisions in front of us today. Some things are clear, and others are not. Give us wisdom when we need to choose, patience when we need to wait, and courage when we need to take the next step. Be close to people across the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain and France. Be with those going to work, caring for children, leading others, making difficult choices or simply trying to get through an ordinary day with grace. Holy Spirit, quiet the voice of fear and turn our hearts towards Jesus. When our own understanding feels limited, help us remember that the God of Israel sees what we cannot see. Teach us to trust Him, not because we understand everything, but because He is faithful. Jesús, guíame hoy cuando no sepa qué hacer. Jesus, dá-me sabedoria e ajuda-me a confiar em Ti. Jesus, gabayan Mo ako ngayon at turuan Mo akong magtiwala sa Iyo. You don't have to have every answer before you move forward. Trust Jesus with the decision in front of you, and take today's next step with Him. Amen. Blessing: May Jesus give you wisdom for every decision, peace in every uncertainty, and courage for whatever this day brings. Daily Prayer, Proverbs 3:5, Morning Prayer, Christian Morning Prayer, Prayer for Wisdom, Prayer for Decisions, Trust God, Prayer for Guidance, Prayer for Work, Jesus, DailyPrayer.uk Proverbs 3:5 prayer, morning prayer for wisdom, prayer for guidance, prayer for decisions, prayer to trust God, Christian prayer for work, prayer when you don't know what to doSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

In today's episode the TFP Crew is back and they have some heat!!! We get into the Bloodline, RAW, Smackdown and You Just Made the List!!! We also discuss the curse on the Smackdown woman's championship, Chelsea's opportunity sold short and wrestlers that desperately need a reset, our answers might surprise you??? CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSIt's official, the Smackdown women's title is cursed Tension in the Vision as rumors spread Bron and Logan are not getting along Jim Ross has successful brain surgery The Rock is thinking about a music careerNo new updates on Bayley and her contract status Another Steiner possibly joining WWE???“You Just Made the List” 1 wrestler you feel needs a reset SMACKDOWNCody kicks off the show, calls out Orton but he's a no show. Punk answers and so does KO, great exchange between the two. Looks like KO got under Punks skin Charlotte wants Jade, nothing else Baron Corbin comes out on his bike, American badass feelings….Corbin gets another win over TrickNot the celebration I had hoped for Chelsea, Fatal Influence crashes the celebration along with Nia and LashRandy and Cody's exchange has my eyebrow raised, very interesting Sami complaining to Johnny Gargano is great for business Nikki makes it personal with PaigeShinsuke returns but he's not alone???Charlotte and Jade put on a great match and what a surprise…..Alexa Bliss shows up Lilly aaaand Tatum Paxley……Charlotte finishes Jade with Natural Selection and Sister Abigail…..what the fuck just happened???RAWThis version of Solo is grrrrreat for business!!! Definitely loving the back and forth with the Bloodline Penta and Laredo Kid put on a helluva match!!! Penta is moving forwardI'm digging this storyline for Bron obsessing over Oba……this is good Triple Ahhhhh crossing over to RAW and Smackdown is exactly what the shows were missing Becky vs La Primera cooks LA Knight doing Roman's mannerisms is hilarious Big Cass stacking bodies and no signs or rumors of Enzo…..not good at all Why does DanHausen need so much human monies???Iyo tagging up with Sol Ruca feels like Bianca helping Jade……just saying Horseshit!!! Solo loses to Jey, will be delivered to Roman on the next episode of RAW NXTNANot much going on in TNA NXT gets a lifeline from the Bloodline 10 count with Always Ready AriannaCheck out the Smackdown Siblings on TikTok @ariannaandthomasEpisodes dropping weekly!!!Follow us on TikTok @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE 

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Evolution has arrived, and this premium live event changed the landscape of WWE 2K26 Universe Mode!Championships were defended, dream matches became reality, and the night ended with one of the biggest moments in Universe Mode history as Giulia cashed in her Money in the Bank contract on Bianca Belair… but couldn't finish the job!Match Card

Welcome to our review of night 1 of WWE Summerslam 2026! Here, Chris and Vincent discuss the first six matches of this two night event including Brock/Oba 3, Cody v Punk, Liv v Iyo and more!Wrassle Graps is a pro wrestling podcast that covers many different pro wrestling promotions such as, WWE, AEW, TNA, AAA, ROH, NJPW, and more! Discussing the ongoings in the world of pro wrestling and getting straight to the MEAT of everything. Included is Predictions for major PPV's and PLE's, with occasional punishments for losers and an AEW…I mean Predictions Championship on the line. You will receive full reviews of a variety of shows weekly and consistent content flow throughout the year.Also follow us here:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wrasslegraps?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=68562521-91ac-461f-8e71-641837040741

WWE Monday Night Raw is live in Dallas, Texas on July 13, 2026!Join the Ant's as they cover WWE Raw! Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman open the show with Heyman explaining that he has gotten a restraining order for Brock against Oba. Oba Femi comes out and destroys the Dallas Police Department. Roxanne Perez battles Iyo Sky. After the match, Judgment Day attack Iyo leading WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion Sol Ruca to try to make the save but Liv lays out Iyo with the WWE World Women's Title. The Vision celebrate their newly WWE World Tag Team Titles win. Alpha Academy confront Maxxine Dupri only for The Vision to destroy the Academy. Jimmy Uso challenges Royce Keys. During the match, Jacob Fatu attacks Keys leading Solo Sikoa and LA Knight to come out with Knight dropping a 6 man tag challenge for WWE SummerSlam. Bayley calls out Lyra Valkyria and challenges her to a match at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, leading Lyra to attack Bayley. We see a 7 man Gauntlet #1 Contenders Match for a shot at Penta's WWE Intercontinental Title at WWE SummerSlam between Je'Von Evans, Ethan Page, Rusev, Chad Gable, Dominik Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and Joe Hendry. Seth Rollins and WWE World Champion Roman Reigns sign their contract for WWE SummerSlam, however, Rollins attacks Reigns with a Pedigree and a Stomp. 

In today's episode the gang is all together and talking the results of Night of Champions, we also get into RAW where Nando T loses his shit!!! He is not ready for Seth and Roman at SummerSlam and explains why. All this and so much more!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSBig Cass officially done with AEW contract and headed for WWE Konnan's health is improving, latest update Zilla rumors catching more heat of a WWE signing Kendal Grey is your new NXT women's champ “You Just Made the List” Top 5 Hell in a Cell matches SMACKDOWNTrick Williams is married, Ricky Saints crashes Tiffany and Alexa get an assist from Chelsea Solo got family problems Great to see Rey Fenix back and the commentary talking about the Lucha Bros Scarface Truth is pretty funny LA Knight cooking against Solo If Sami wins??? Does Johnny wake up???Paige vs Jacy Jayne is grrrreat for business Bullet Club reunion???Danhausen TV needs to happen more and the Miz and Kit as the Hausen Legion is money Chelsea putting over Jade sucks Giulia and Kianna James settle the score NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS Oba vs Jey, Oba is KOTRIyo vs Liv, Iyo is QOTRSeth vs Brekker, Seth wins Hell in a CellTrick vs Saints, Trick retains Tiffany vs Cargill, Tiffany wins thanks to Chelsea and Charlotte Sami wins, what's next for all 3 wrestlersRAWOur King of the Ring has arrived only to be interrupted by Brock, Hell in a Cell moves the needle for me All Ego losing to Rey is bad for business, great match though What's up with Heyman and the Vision???Not even Joe Hendry can save the Street Profits Theory's promos getting better Roxeanne looking like she has one foot out the door with Judgement Day LA Knight and Solo tagging up could be goodNick Aldis on admin leave is grrrreat for business Holy shit!!! Lyra's heel vignette is fiyuhhhhhhhRaquel makes easy work of Maxxine JD and Gable was a great match What does Theory mean by “this” isn't working???What the fuck man!!! Seth vs Roman at SummerSlam is going to be EPIC, we're not ready for this……..IM NOT READY FOR THIS TNASlamiversary was full of surprises, new TNA Knockouts television belt and new champions!!! Nic Nemeth, Alayna Black, the Hardy's and Xia Brookside Santana officially done, Eric Young is released and Apollo Crews is TNA under UHAA Nation 10 count with Always Ready Arianna (next week) Check out the Smackdown Siblings on TikTok @ariannaandthomasEpisodes dropping weekly!!!Follow us on TikTok @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE 

This week on The A Show: Meelz and J5 talk a little bit about being employed for the last 6 months, before getting into the big wrestling conversations from the weekend including the fallout from Night of Champions, AEW Forbidden Door, and NXT Great American Bash.On Patreon (www.patreon.com/TheAShowRNC):- Smackdown recap including Cruiserweight Title, Women's Matches, and more. Also RAW's main event between Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns, Danhausen shenanigans, Liv Morgan vs. IYO and more.

My guests for AIR's 85th episode are none other than @donato-dozzy and @neel, also known as Voices from the Lake. Each beloved producers and DJs in their own right, Donato and Neel have been bound together by music since the earliest days of their friendship, and Voices from the Lake is the logical continuation of that union, part improvisation, part dialogue, all trust. Forged for what was meant to be a one-time-only live showcase for @mindgameslaby in Japan, their closing set would form the basis of one of the most renowned ambient techno albums, their self-titled debut Voices from the Lake. Their follow up album, simply titled II, was released last year, over a decade since the first but well worth the wait. It's not a remake, but rather a completely new dimension that speaks to their growth as artists. In this conversation, we're looking back at Voices from the Lake, the project's evolution, their deep connection as friends and collaborators, and the milestones that still mean so much to them. ++ Music: "Manuark" - Voices from the Lake (2025) "Iyo" - Voices from the Lake (2012) "Ian" - Voices from the Lake (2025) ++ FOLLOW AIR: Instagram: www.instagram.com/_airpodcast/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/airpodcast Substack: airpodcast.substack.com/

Oba and Iyo are crowned, The Profits win gold, and Zayn pulls a upset

King of the Tournament Finals -- Jey Uso vs. Oba FemiQueen of the Ring Tournament Finals -- Iyo Sky vs. Liv MorganSeth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker (Steel Cage match)Women's United States Championship -- Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade CargillUnited States Championship -- Trick Williams (c) vs. Ricky SaintsUndisputed WWE Championship -- Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther vs. Sami ZaynBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

The boys prepare for a huge weekend in pro wrestling with both AEW Forbidden Door and WWE Night of Champions. Swerve and Ospreay decide who will go onto All In to challenge for the world title, Moxley, Pac, Omega and Thekla promise us action packed cross promotional matches, and Cope and Cage defend their titles. Over in WWE, Cody must defend his title against Gunther and a cube charged Sami Zayn, Jey Uso fights Oba for the KOTR finals, while Liv and Iyo battle for the Queen of the Ring title and Seth and Bron have possibly their final match.WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT PRO WRESTLING?

In today's episode Nando T and Always Ready Arianna talk RAW, new storylines we hope for and predictions for NOC!!! Big announcements and so much more!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSIt's okay to stalk WWE superstars if your insaneWrestlers with possible VISA issues (Stephanie Vaquer being the headliner)  “You Just Made the List” New Topic in next weeks episode SMACKDOWNRAWSing a long entrance music can confuse sides……Oba and Jey, let's talk about it Pissed of LA Knight is grrrreat for business Lyra turns……let's see what she has in the heel bag Chads entrance music is catchy, Maxine's promo isn't Crazy idea but how about Lucha Libre challenge the Bloodline at WarGames……just a thought Danhausen vignettes just keep getting better Judgement Day ready to blow up and Liv is holding the detonator LA Knight gets a thumbs up from Solo Street Profits are your new tag champs thanks to Seth NIGHT OF CHAMPIONSCody vs Gunther vs Sami Jey vs Oba for King of the Ring finals Iyo vs Liv Morgan for Queen of the Ring Seth vs Bron in a Steel Cage match Tiffany vs Jade for the Women's US Title Trick vs Saints for the Men's US Title TNAChanges at TNA happening fast, are they selling???10 count with Always Ready Arianna (next week) Check out the Smackdown Siblings on TikTok @ariannaandthomasEpisodes dropping weekly!!!Follow us on TikTok @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE 

The Snug Wrestling crew is back with our WWE Night of Champions predictions as WWE heads to Saudi Arabia for one of the biggest cards of the summer. We're breaking down the full match card, the biggest storylines, and who we think walks out with momentum heading toward SummerSlam. This episode focuses on the major matches announced for WWE Night of Champions, including Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther and Sami Zayn, the King of the Ring Finals, the Queen of the Ring Finals, a heated Steel Cage match, and multiple championship bouts. What We're Covering Undisputed WWE Championship Cody Rhodes defends against Gunther and Sami Zayn in a huge triple threat match. Can Cody survive two dangerous challengers, or will Gunther or Sami change the title picture? King of the Ring Tournament Finals Jey Uso faces Oba Femi with a future World Heavyweight Championship match at SummerSlam on the line. Is Jey ready for another main event run, or is Oba Femi about to make a major statement? Queen of the Ring Tournament Finals Iyo Sky takes on Liv Morgan with major championship implications. Iyo wants to climb back to the top, while Liv Morgan looks to strengthen her hold over the women's division. Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker – Steel Cage Match Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker look to settle their rivalry inside a steel cage. Will Rollins get revenge, or will Breakker prove he is the future of WWE? Women's United States Championship Tiffany Stratton defends against Jade Cargill in a major title match. Can Tiffany keep her momentum going, or will Jade finally capture gold? United States Championship Trick Williams defends against Ricky Saints, formerly known as Ricky Starks. Can Trick keep his title reign alive, or will Ricky win main roster gold? What You'll Get In This Episode Full WWE Night of Champions predictions Match-by-match breakdowns Title change predictions SummerSlam storyline discussion Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and Sami Zayn debate Jey Uso vs Oba Femi winner predictions Iyo Sky vs Liv Morgan analysis Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker Steel Cage preview Tiffany Stratton vs Jade Cargill discussion Trick Williams vs Ricky Saints predictions Why This Episode Matters WWE Night of Champions could reshape the road to SummerSlam. The Undisputed WWE Championship scene, King and Queen of the Ring winners, and several title matches could all create major changes across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. The Snug Wrestling crew gives honest predictions, debate, and reactions to where WWE may be heading next. Join the conversation in the comments and tell us your predictions for WWE Night of Champions. Who wins: Cody Rhodes, Gunther, or Sami Zayn? Is Jey Uso headed to SummerSlam? Will Jade Cargill finally win gold? Can Bron Breakker defeat Seth Rollins inside the cage? Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more wrestling podcasts, WWE predictions, AEW talk, live reactions, and weekly wrestling discussions from Snug Wrestling. Follow Snug Wrestling: X/Twitter: https://x.com/SnugWrestling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snugwrestling/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snugwrestlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snugwrestlingg Merch/Website: https://tee.pub/lic/5RBm2m1Bhdo Business inquiries: snugwrestlingpod@gmail.com   Disclaimer: Snug Wrestling is a fan-made wrestling podcast. We are not affiliated with WWE, AEW, TKO Group Holdings, or any wrestling promotion. All opinions are our own. Copyright Disclaimer: This video may include commentary, criticism, and discussion for entertainment and informational purposes under fair use. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week the boys sit back to discuss the week in pro wrestling. The 1 count is WWE. Gunther makes his decision on the stipulation for the rematch against Cody Rhodes. Oba Femi marches to the King of the Ring final. Roman Reigns taking Jacob Fatu off of the leash causing chaos on RAW. Iyo Sky advances to the Queen of the Ring final. Charlotte/Liv Morgan face off to see who will meet Iyo. The 2 count is AEW. More matches are made for Forbidden Door including the teams for the 12 man Steel Cage match. Mercedes Mone advances to the Owen Hart final. Death Riders vs Shane Taylor Promotions in a wild Street Fight match. Myron Reed vs Kevin Knight for the TNT title. Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland with an intense face to face. The 3 count is a quick review of the Dominion card from New Japan Pro Wrestling with some NXT odds and ends to close the pod! Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify! WWE AEW 41:38 NJPW 1:29:25

This week the boys sit back to discuss the week in pro wrestling. The 1 count is WWE. Gunther makes his decision on the stipulation for the rematch against Cody Rhodes. Oba Femi marches to the King of the Ring final. Roman Reigns taking Jacob Fatu off the leash causing chaos on RAW. Iyo Sky advances to the Queen of the Ring final. Charlotte/Liv Morgan face off to see who will meet Iyo. The 2 count is AEW. More marches are made for Forbidden Door including the teams for the 12 man Steel Cage match. Mercedes Mone advances to the Owen Hart final. Death Riders vs Shane Taylor Promotions in a wild Street Fight match. Myron Reed vs Kevin Knight for the TNT title. Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland with an intense face to face. The 3 count is a quick review of the Dominion card from New Japan Pro Wrestling with some NXT odds and ends to close the pod!Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify!WWEAEW 41:38NJPW 1:29:25

This week the boys sit back to discuss the week in pro wrestling. The 1 count is WWE. Gunther makes his decision on the stipulation for the rematch against Cody Rhodes. Oba Femi marches to the King of the Ring final. Roman Reigns taking Jacob Fatu off the leash causing chaos on RAW. Iyo Sky advances to the Queen of the Ring final. Charlotte/Liv Morgan face off to see who will meet Iyo. The 2 count is AEW. More matches are made for Forbidden Door including the teams for the 12 man Steel Cage match. Mercedes Mone advances to the Owen Hart final. Death Riders vs Shane Taylor Promotions in a wild Street Fight match. Myron Reed vs Kevin Knight for the TNT title. Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland with an intense face to face. The 3 count is a quick review of the Dominion card from New Japan Pro Wrestling with some NXT odds and ends to close the pod!Available on all audio podcast platforms. Listen Share Subscribe Repeat! Rate and review on Apple and Spotify!WWEAEW 41:38NJPW 1:29:25

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In today's episode the gang talks about the Bloodline 2.0 and if we are okay with recycled stories??? Seems like WWE is digging into the books but not digging very far. We get into you just made the list and do our best to help out LA Knight!!! All this and so much more......CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSAsuka introduces her new puppy Big Body BossMike Santana WWE bound???Finn traded to SmackdownSpeaking of Smackdown……they are moving back to 2 hours Curtis Axel facing multiple charges for DWI“You Just Made the List” Give me two storylines for LA Knight  SMACKDOWNJade kicks off RAW and gets Dirty Dom treatment Jade strikes again, real heeling shit going down hahaSami continues his need for attention and Cody isn't having it When will Miz believe in the DanHausen curse???Ugh I'll say it again, Chelsea putting over Tiffany is bad for business Poor Candice, Johnny and Sami need to be a tag team……looks like the locker room is getting tired of Sami as well Chelsea gets the win with an assist from Tiffany…..blahhhhEasy to find hard to beat……strong words from our champ!!! CLASH IN ITALYItaly is alive and they love them some Cody Rhodes Was it me or did the camera feel different but in a good way Cody and Gunther put on a solid match…..right decision for match Gotta say Jade looked better in this match, Charlotte to the rescue You have got to be fucking kidding me……match was going great and Oba loses now!?! Trilogy activated for SummerSlam Santino Marella in Italy is grrrrreat for business Wow, wish I could say I'm happy for Sol buuut I'm not Ethan Page with the finger is hilarious Bloodline is officially back, Jacobs addition will be interesting…..great match between Fatu and Roman put on a solid match RAWOTC kicks off RAW, it's Acknowledgement day!!! Bloodline 2.0 is here, are we okay with a recycled story this soon???First round of KOR gets ruled Does Cody and Romans silent stare move the needle???Rey and Dragon Lee put on a great matchLA Knight giving my guy the business, I hate to say it but I'm seeing the same These match ups are fantastic and hard to predict a winner. QOR was damn good, Iyo moves on I still don't care for Maxine's story but can WWE just pull bandaid already Lyra vs Sol is great for business, does Bayley retaliate???Liv is a POS and phenomenal at her job The Architect is back baby and 3 steps ahead of the Vision, great ending to RAWTNAWe are officially taking a break from NXT until it gets better We will break news for TNA next week 10 count with Always Ready Arianna Check out the Smackdown Siblings on TikTok @ariannaandthomasEpisodes dropping weekly!!!Follow us on TikTok @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE 

Brad and Tyler discuss the latest WWE storylines, including the build to Cody Rhodes versus Gunther in Italy and other post-Backlash feuds. Later, they relive Willow Nightingale versus Red Velvet, debate Owen Cup favorites, and make AEW Double or Nothing predictions.Other topics include:Drake's "Iceman" Rollout"Obsession" and the Horror ComebackSunday, Target, and a Tie Search0:00 Intro12:08 WHH — Drake's “Iceman”17:48 WWE — Cody versus Gunther, Plotlines Post-Backlash40:05 Promo of the Week — Sunday, Target, and a Tie Search45:32 AEW — Double or Nothing Predictions, The Owen1:04:12 Hot Take Ty — The Horror Comeback1:14:03 WDWM — ASÉ 15, TNA iMPACT, Iyo and Evil, Buddy Matthews1:22:05 ClosingFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Join Eric "The Hater",  "All Gravy"Lord Manny Hayes and Marcus "The Grand" Finale for our live edition of Da Sharpshooters Wrestling Podcast #rondavsginacarano #WWE #SMACKDOWN News: Breaking the news as it happens...Duh Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano scam Evil and IYO get married Show Review Smackdown AAA  AEW Collision

We talk about the famous Wu Zetian, as well as Kings Munmu, Sinmun, and Hyoso in Silla.  These were the rulers at the same time that Uno no Sarara was overseeing things in Yamato.  Here we see a bit of tit for tat politics between Yamato and Silla.  We also get a tale of personal sacrifice from veterans of the Silla-Tang war against Baekje. For more notes and references, check out our blogpost page:  https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-149 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is episode 149: Kings, Queen, and an Empress   Uno no Sarara and her son, Crown Prince Kusakabe, sat in court.  The trappings of the recent mourning period had been put aside with the recent burial of Uno's husband, Ohoama, and they were now preparing for Crown Prince Kusakabe's coronation.  However, the matter in front of them had nothing to do with that.  Instead, they listened to an official recounting of what had transpired on the peninsula.  The court had explicitly sent an envoy to Silla to inform them of Ohoama's death, but it took much longer than it should have for Norimaro and his party to return.  There had even been an envoy mission from Silla while they were away. As Uno no Sarara listened intently, she found it harder and harder to keep her emotions in check.  She listened as the story of the Yamato mission was told, and as she heard of how her messengers were treated—how they weren't even allowed to tell the Silla court their news all because someone in Silla had decided that they weren't appropriate ambassadors. Silla had finally come to learn of Ohoama's death, and the mission returned home, but this treatment was inexcusable.  These were not just Yamato's messengers, they were carrying the royal word of Queen Uno no Sarara, head of the state and de facto ruler as they mourned the loss of her husband and predecessor.  To have them kept waiting because of some invented protocol was an affront to the nation, but it was also an affront to her. This. Would. Not. Do...     Greetings, everyone!  Thank you once again for tuning in.  As you may recall, last episode we covered the ceremonies around the death and burial of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tennou, as well as the unceremonious death of Crown Prince Kusakabe, leading to the throne being taken by his mother, Queen Uno no Sarara, aka Jitou Tennou.  One aspect of everything that was going on was the relations with the continent.  This included missions from Yamato to the continent—especially those involved with communicating information about the changes in the Yamato court.  So this episode I thought we could look at some of the things we see in the record and go over where things sat with regards to the continent. First things first, let's brush up on where we left off.  Back in episode 140 we talked about how the Silla-Tang alliance had broken down.  With Baekje and Goguryeo both defeated, the Tang had set up commanderies to oversea captured territory in both kingdoms, and even though Emperor Tang Taizong had promised Silla suzerainty over Baekje, his successor, Gaozong, had not adhered to that agreement.  In response, and with the help of Goguryeo rebels, Kind Munmu of Silla had fought back against the Tang forces, eventually consolidating everything south of the Taedong river, approximating the extent of the modern country of South Korea. Meanwhile, Goguryeo rebels continued to trouble the Tang, and King Bojang set up by the Tang dynasty would eventually betray them, allying with the northern Malgal people.  They would continue to fight to restore their sovereignty.  With pressure from Silla and Goguryeo, the Tang commandery pulled back from Pyongyang to Liaoyang—effectively putting the mountainous regions at the head of the Korean peninsula between them and their enemies.  Silla control was de facto, but would not be recognized formally by the Tang dynasty until the early 8th century.  That didn't meant they were completely at odds, however.  Silla would resume diplomatic mission to the Tang, despite their territorial disagreements. Silla's King Munmu, who had pushed back against the Tang, was succeed by his son, known as King Sinmun.  Sinmun had been Crown Prince during the wars against Baekje and Goguryeo.  Much as Ohoama and Uno no Sarara had been doing on the archipelago, he was working to centralize royal authority in Silla. In 681, as Silla was still mourning the death of King Munmu, a rebellion broke out.  It was led by a high ranking Silla official, and father-in-law to Sinmun, Kim Humdol.  It was quickly put down, and Kim Humdol and other officials who were implicated were executed.  This was actually a golden opportunity for the new King Sinmun to help purge the court of any rivals or ministers with less than absolute dedication to his plan to centralize authority. I kind of get the feeling that, for all of the past conflicts between their nations, Sinmun, Ohoama, and Uno might have gotten along quite well.  However, that didn't stop the fact that they were rulers of rival nations, and while they may have had similar concepts of leadership, they also were focused on their own rule and authority. To that end, Sinmun also reached out to the Tang court with tribute missions, and in so doing was at least recognized by the Tang court, who enfeoffed him as King of Silla.  This appears to have been a bit of polite fiction, but that was how a lot of this operated, ultimately.  King Sinmun would have held power in Silla regardless of the Tang court's approval, but the fiction that the court had bestowed his authority no doubt provided some diplomatic benefits, and a context within which to operate on the international stage.  It also no doubt allowed for increased trade, bringing in exotic and high status items, which would have been useful for boosting approval ratings back home. King Sinmun ruled until his death in 691.  He was succeeded by his son, known as King Hyoso.  However, Hyoso was young—about 5 years old when he took the throne.  And so his mother, Queen Sinmok, acted as regent for much of his reign—right up until her death in 700.  Hyoso ended up reigning for a decade, until 702, meaning that he and his mother reigned throughout Uno no Sarara's period as sovereign in Yamato. Hyoso's reign saw continued progress towards centralization of authority, as well as improved relationships with the Tang court.  Silla maintained diplomatic ties and tribute missions, and the Tang court conferred recognition on Hyoso as the King of Silla, in return. Speaking of the Tang Court, Emperor Tang Gaozong passed away before Ohoama had, departing this world in 683.  However, for all that he was the emperor, he had not really been the one running things for some time.  Gaozong came to the throne at roughly 21 years of age, and throughout most of his reign he had to share power with others in the court.  Originally this meant high ranking minister, but there was also his wife, Wu Zhao, aka Wu Zetian.  Wu had been a consort under Tang Taizong, and then continued as a consort for Gaozong as well.  Then, in 655, she was officially made empress. In 660, Gaozong began to suffer from an unknown illness, characterized by headaches, dizziness, , and occasional seizures and loss of vision.  Some have suggested it was a stroke or some form of hypertension.  Either way, these symptoms would plague him for the rest of his reign, and so he began to delegate more and more authority to Wu Zhao, who would handle things on his behalf. Thus, Wu was effectively already running things by the time of Gaozong's death in 683.  At that point, she became the Empress Dowager, and her third son became emperor Zhongzong—at least in name.  Because Wu Zhao maintained all of the power and authority at court.  She was, in fact, the regent, and a mere six weeks after Zhongzong took the throne he was removed by his own mother.  It seems that Zhongzong, who came to the throne at the age of 28, was showing signs of being a little too much under the influence of his wife, Empress Wei.  In fact, he is said to have considered giving her the Empire.  And so Wu had him deposed and exiled.  She then had his younger brother made Emperor Ruizong, though still under Wu Zhao's term as regent. Ruizong was about 22 when he took the throne under his mother in 684.  He would continue to reign until 690, when he abdicated the throne in favor of his mother.  From that point on, Wu Zhao ruled as the sovereign for another 15 years, until the year 705, declaring it a return of the ancient Zhou dynasty.  In other words, for all of Uno no Sarara's reign in Yamato, another woman, Wu Zhao, sat atop the traditionally patriarchal seat of power in the Tang—and later Zhou—court. Wu Zhao is more commonly known to us, today, as Wu Zetian.  This comes from her final title as reigning monarch:  Zetian Dasheng Huangdi, or Heaven-following Great Holy Emperor.  She is often depicted as a ruthless and politically savvy ruler who usurped the throne through her feminine wiles and violence.  We see how she dethroned her own son to avoid him giving up the throne to his wife.  She is also said to have had another son killed because of her ambitions, and is even accused of killing her own daughter just to blame a rival at court.  She is also depicted performing plenty of other unflattering acts. Of course, it is worth noting that she was not the one to write her own history.  After her reign, her epitaph was inscribed by her own political rivals.   It is notable that she is the only Empress to be recognized as ruling in her own right in the entire history of China.  Certainly there were others who reigned as regents, and women with tremendous power and influence, but none of them really held the throne uncontested. Given the animosity of the authors who wrote about her reign, we have to take anything we hear about Wu Zhao with a bit of salt.  On the other hand, Tang dynasty imperial politics were ruthless, and you didn't get to the top because you had a charming demeanor.   While there is no doubt more than a little slander written into the history books, one only has to look at the men who ruled before and after her to wonder whether she really did anything that was so much better or worse than what they did.  Just keep that in mind as we go through some of what she was accused of. Now what we are told is that with her younger son, Emperor Ruizong, she was only nominally pretending to be regent.  She didn't bother to hide behind a screen with him out front and we are told she openly whispered answers and commands that Ruizong would immediately parrot.  Ruizong never moved into the imperial suites of the palace, which his mother maintained.  Ruizong didn't even attend imperial functions, and officials were not allowed to meet with him privately.  An uprising in Yang state was said to be in part because of her rule, and it was suggested that she should step aside and let her son truly rule to restore confidence, but she was having none of it and had those who suggested it arrested.  Later, she would institute post boxes around government buildings for people to snitch on those around them who might be disloyal, and she instituted secret police, who investigated various rumors and false accusations with torture, leading to numerous executions. In 685 she is said to have had an affair with a Buddhst monk, Huaiyi, who was then conferred with various honors.  Then, in 686, she offered to return the throne to Ruizong, but Ruizong, realizing that there was no way she would let go of power, saw it as a test of his obedience, and declined.  In 688 she summoned senior members of the Li Family, the family of the Tang emperors, under the pretense of making sacrifices to the spirit of the Luo river, which flowed through the Eastern Capital of Luoyang.  Several of the Princes of the Li house were worried that she was going to slaughter them all, Red Wedding style, if they showed up, in order to secure the throne to herself, and so they plotted to rebel, but coordination was not the greatest back then, and two princes rose up before the others were ready.  They were crushed, and many other members of the Li family were implicated, arrested, and forced to commit suicide.  In 690, she completely did away with any dissembling and declared a new dynasty—the Zhou dynasty—declaring herself Shengshen Huangdi, or Holy Divine Emperor of the Zhou dynasty.  And yes, this is the same Zhou as the ancient Zhou dynasty—she was apparently claiming descent from the ancient rulers of Zhou. Her son was thus deposed and she ruled uncontested from 690 until her death in705.  She would go by various names.  Three years in and she would add "Jinlun", or "Golden Wheel" to her title, referring to the Buddhist concept of a Chakravartin, or Golden Wheel Turning Monarch. This latter title came in part as she is said to have elevated the foreign religion of Buddhism over the native Taoist religion.  She is also said to have built numerous temples around the capital cities and elsewhere.  In 692, the rising power of the secret police appeared to have been halted.  One of the officials in charge, Lai Junchen, attempted to have a handful of officials executed for false accusastions.  He told them that if they confessed to the accusations, their lives would be spared, and so many of them confessed to the false accusations, but Junchen conspired to have them executed anyway.  One of the officials was none other than the famous Di Renjie.  Renjie wrote a petition on his blanket and then hid that with the laundry that he sent to his family when it was time to change from winter to summer robes.  His family found it and submitted the petition to Wu Zhao, who became suspicious of Junchen.  For his part, Junchen has submitted forged petitions from the prisoners, thanking Empress Wu for preparing to execute them. Other accusations against Junchen's methods came to light, and so Empress Wu interrogated the prisoners personally.  They all disavowed their confessions, and so Wu commuted their sentences from death to exile.  Junchen continued to operate until 697, but there seems to have been a notable decrease in the number of executions after that point.  He would eventually go too far, and planning to accuse the Li and Wu princes and princesses of treason, but they acted first and he ended up being executed.  Without Lai Junchen, the secret police seem to have largely fallen apart. As for Di Renjie, he eventually worked his way back into the good graces of Wu and the court, eventually being recalled to Luoyang to serve.  Di Renjie's own legend grew, and in the 18th or 19th century he was recast as a kind of Tang dynasty detective in the historical crime drama genre popular at the time.  The book, "Di Gong An", or "Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee", was found by a Dutch Ambassador to China, Robert van Gulik, in a used bookstore in Tokyo, of all places.  Van Gulik would go on to translate the stories and penned a number of others using the style and characters of the original.  Judge Dee was cast as the "Sherlock Holmes of China" and has since become popular in both China and the West.  The first novel in the series was actually set in the time of Empress Wu. Robert van Gulik also had several scholarly works, including a translation of the Tang Yin Pi Shih, a 13th century manual for magistrates with examples of cases spanning approximately 1400 years, from the Qin to Song dynasty.  This work really helps to illuminate how the ancient justice system worked back then.  Fictional detectives aside, Empress Wu would continue to reign over an impressive period in history.  There were plenty of deadly politics, various attacks by outside forces, and more. Overall, it was a fairly prosperous time for the empires. When Wu passed away in 705, her son, Emperor Zhongzong, resumed the throne, ending the Zhou dynasty and resuming the Tang dynasty of the Li family.  Still, Wu Zhao, aka Wu Zetian, would be well remembered.  She was buried in the Qianling Mausoleum, near Chang'an, alongside her late husband, Emperor Gaozong.  Various other members of the Royal Li family were also buried there, and many of their tombs have been opened.  The paintings, statues, and artwork and funerary goods provide a tremendously detailed look at Tang court culture and society at this time.  Statues outside indicate officials and ambassadors from across the Tang courts sphere of influence.  There are depictions of court dress and the elaborate hairstyles, fabrics, and more, as the tombs generally include court men and women.  The famous mural of the Ambassadors is shown with Korean, western, and possibly even a Japanese envoy.  The murals also show architectural elements of ancient Chang'an and more. The tombs of Gaozong and Zetian clearly known, but currently have not undergone excavation.  Much like with the tomb of Qin Shihuangdi, the government has put a moratorium on opening the tombs until they can be sure that everything can be properly protected as they do so.  There is a huge concern that the tombs could be robbed or that priceless works could be damaged if they are opened improperly or without sufficient techniques to adequately preserve them. As noted above, although Empress Wu is often demonized by historians, we have to ask if her reign was truly so much different from others.  She was certainly a woman taking power in a male-dominated system.  Where a man projecting power was seen as normal, Empress Wu was seen as perverting the natural order.  An emperor taking to bed numerous consorts and concubines was considered only natural.  However, Empress Wu taking to bed various men for her own enjoyment was seen as licentious and indecent.  The double-standard seems pretty clear. I even have to wonder about things like the secret police.  While it certainly is alarming to see a government sending people out to arrest and charge people on the barest of evidence, often with little or no accountability or transparency, one should consider what justice looked like at the time, more generally.  Tang dynasty justice was often harsh, and torture was considered a standard practice to elicit a confession.  Once someone was accused of a crime, their guilt was assumed, and it was on them to prove their innocence.  This was a tall order, as the thinking of the day was often that if you hadn't done anything wrong, why would anyone risk falsely accusing you?  So clearly you had done *something* to disrupt the social order, even if it wasn't what you were actually accused of. Furthermore, there is a fine line between rooting out disloyalty to the regime and rooting out corruption.  Anonymous tips can be used to call SWAT to someone's house, but it can also be a way for a whistleblower to alert those in authority that something untoward is going on.  And something begun with the best of intentions, can easily be corrupted, especially in the wrong hands. And so I think we can give Empress Wu at least the benefit of the doubt that she seems to have tried to do right by the people and her country.  The Tang court, by all accounts, was a nest of vipers, and I don't think she was a saint, but neither was she the devil incarnate. In fact, a lot of the accusations against Empress Wu would appear to be paralleled, years later, in the archipelago—possibly being parroted by men who were aware of the anti-Wu propaganda.  Kouken Tennou—who would also reign a second time as Shoutoku Tennou, was embroiled in conflict. Like Wu, she came to power in a court embroiled in familial politics.  She was known to be a supporter of Buddhism, and she was also said to have had an affair with a monk, Doukyou, upon whom she is said to have lavished power and authority.  She is also said to have modeled her nengo, the auspicious names for the year, off of Empress Wu.  After her death, her reign was used as a reason why there was not another regnant female sovereign on the throne until the Edo period, and she is often seen as the Last Female Sovereign, much as there was never another Empress regnant amongst the various Sinic dynasties. However, returning ourselves back to the 7th century, those histories had yet to be written.  Instead, one has to wonder how much communication there was between the continent and the archipelago.  Did Uno no Sarara realize that she was not the only woman taking charge at that time?  Was Empress Wu considered a model for her?  Or was she seen as more of a rival?  Or was it neither?  Did either one regard the other at all, embroiled as they were in their own, local and domestic pursuits? If they did, there isn't much, if anything, in the record. There is plenty to be said about relations with both Silla and the Tang dynasty in general, however.  Most of the focus was actually on Silla, to be honest—not surprising given Silla's place in the international arena in relation to Yamato. Last episode we mentioned that an embassy was sent to Silla to announce the death of Ohoama.  It was only several months after he had passed away, on the 19th day of 687.  The chief and assistant envoys were Tanaka no Ason no Norimaro and Mori no Kimi no Karita.  Norimaro is listed as Jikikwoshi rank—the lowest of the Jiki category, which was the 3rd of 6.  This put him about 24 ranks down in the 48 rank system.  Karita, on the other hand, was Tsuidaini, putting him at about 43 of 48 court ranks.  Normally, I don't pay too much attention to the ranks that are given in the Chronicles, mainly for two reasons.  First off is that you aren't always sure that the rank given in the Chronicle corresponds with the rank at the time of the event—sometimes we see ranks that are clearly anachronistic—typically later in their life.  Since people don't typically drop in rank, unless they are demoted, this usually gives you some information, but not always. The second reason I often don't pay attention is because it usually isn't germane to the story.  It is why I'll also drop the uji and the kabane, once we establish a particular person.  Otherwise it feels like word salad. Every once in a while I do like to look at the ranks, however, because they do give us information about things like the individual's general position in the court hierarchy.  In this case we see that, of the officials selected for this assignment, one was near the bottom of the upper half of the court, while the other was really in a much more junior position.  I believe this may also be important later on, because there was a certain expectation that the person representing a sovereign in diplomatic situations would have sufficient rank to indicate some amount of pull, back home. The mission of Norimaro and Karita to Silla may have been ordered in the first month of the year, but it seems it likely took time before it actually left—or something happened.  I say this because in the 9th month we see an embassy from Silla arrive, and they are apparently unaware of any changes in the archipelago.  The embassy was headed by the Prince Gim Sangnim.  We are also told that there were two other officials, Gim Salmo and Gim Insyul, both of Geupson rank.  Then there was So Yangsin of Daesa rank.  That was two of vice ministerial rank and one of lower official rank.  These ranks were connected both to their office and to their family, as Silla still used a fairly rigid system based on the rank of one's family, similar to the way that the old Kabane system worked before it was reformed under Ohoama in the previous reign. The embassy from Silla also included a student-priest, Chiryu.  Presumably Chiryu was from Yamato and had gone abroad to study, and was now making his way back home. It appears as though the embassy had no idea that Ohoama had passed away as we are told that they had to be informed by the Dazai—the Viceroy of Tsukushi.  Once they were informed, they all put on mourning clothing, turned towards the east—towards the capital of Yamato—and they bowed three times and then cried out lamentations three times. I would note that there is another record in the first month of the following year, which states that Gim Sangnim and his colleagues were informed of Ohoama's death and lamented three times.   That could just be a misplaced duplicate of the previous entry, about the embassy—possibly it got recorded multiple times and different ways and on different dates.  It isn't exactly clear.  Either way, it seems that this was not meant to be an official condolence envoy, but just a regular embassy bringing trade goods disguised as tribute.  In fact, in the 2nd month of 688 we are told that the Viceroy of Tsukushi presented the tribute from Silla to the capital.  It is said to have included gold and silver, thin silks, cloth, skins, copper, and iron.  There were also images of the Buddha, all kinds of coloured fine silks, birds, and horses.  Sangnim himself had presents of gold and silver, colored stuffs, and various rarieties—80 items all told.  Sangnim and his crew probably didn't travel to Asuka, because we are told that as of the 10th day of the 2nd month of 688 they were being entertained in the Tsukushi government house, where they were given various gifts by the court, and then they headed out on the 29th day of that month. A year after that, in the first month of 689, Norimaro and Karita returned from Silla, suggesting that the two embassies really had just passed each other—such were the issues with international travel back in the day. Now, normally, we don't hear much about what happened during these embassies.  The Nihon Shoki doesn't typically record anything, possibly because they just didn't have any records.  And the records in the Samguk Sagi often don't mention anything, either.  It is possible that it was just considered too routine to mention the ins and outs.  However, in this instance, we may have some insight, because it is mentioned later in the narrative. You see, four months behind Norimaro and Karita came the formal Silla condolence envoy.  It was headed by Gim Dona, of Geupson rank—so a vice minister instead of a prince heading up the embassy.  Silla also sent student-priests Meiso, Kwanchi, and others, along with a gold-copper image of Amida Buddha and a gold-copper image of Kannon and an image of Daiseishi Boddhisatva, along with colored silks and brocades. A month after they arrived, the condolence envoy received a message from none other than Queen Uno no Sarara herself, but this was not necessarily a good thing.  In fact, she appears to be dressing down the Silla envoys and the Silla court more generally, because of how things had gone with Norimaro and Karita—and this possibly also explains why it took so long for them to get to Silla and back. According to the Yamato court, Norimaro and Karita were sent to Silla to announce the death of Ohoama.  However, Silla protocol stated that persons charged to deliver a royal message had always had the rank of Sopan. This appears to be equivalent to the rank of Japchan, and indicates the third rank in Silla's system.  Because of this, Queen Uno's message goes on to state, Norimaro and Karita were not allowed to deliver their message about Ohoama's passing to the court.  However, back when Karu—Koutoku Tennou—had passed away in 654, Kose no Inamochi went to announce the funerals dates, and he was received by Gim Shunshun listened to the report.  So saying that it is someone of the third rank that is needed goes against precedent. Furthermore, when Naka no Oe passed away in 671, Silla sent Gim Salyu, who was of 7th rank, but now they send someone of 9th rank.  So if precedent was to be followed, wouldn't that also be a problem? This whole thing is really fascinating in that it demonstrates the kind of delicate balance and back and forth that was going on—and I suspect that it was growing even more specific as each country was adopting more rules and laws, and compiling them into codes.  It is notable that the Chronicles make sure to state the rank of each ambassador from Silla, at least in the last several reigns.  That suggests that the government was tracking such things, and that it was important. The rest of the screed by the Yamato court seems a little more about setting out Yamato's position on Silla-Yamato relations.  Here Yamato puts words into the mouths of former Silla officials, claiming that they always addressed Yamato's sovereign with deference.  Yamato claimed Silla had promised service to Yamato since the remote royal ancestors, promising that the oars of the ships bringing tribute to the archipelago would "never become dry", and yet this time, there was only one ship that came to offer condolences.  Furthermore, the Silla kings were to serve the sovereigns of Yamato faithfully, but they had now broken the faith. Therefore their tribute goods were sealed up and returned back. That said, they weren't completely breaking off communications.  This was a rebuke, certainly, but they were willing to keep channels open with hopes that relations might improve in the future. My read on all of this is that the Yamato envoys to Silla had been snubbed by that court for not being of appropriate station by Silla's rules.  Therefore, in a tit-for-tat move, Yamato was treating the condolence envoy similarly. That doesn't mean they didn't show them any hospitality, though.  Queen Uno no Sarara had the Viceroy, Awada no Mabito no Ason, give the student-priests Meiso and Kanchi, who had just come back with the condolence envoy, 140 kin of floss silk for their teachers back in Silla, in apparent gratitude.  And then a few days later they were entertaining the condolence envoys in Wogohori in Tsukushi, and giving them various presents for their trouble. This is likely the kind of "don't shoot the messenger".  Sure, they were returning the tribute and sending a message to Silla, but that wasn't the fault of Gim Dona and his colleagues.  And they were now taking a rather disappointing message back with them—I doubt anyone wanted to be in Gim Dona's shoes as he told the court what had transpired. Gim Dona and crew left shortly after that.  From there, we don't have a lot of information on what happened.  The Silla annals of the Samguk Sagi don't record Gim Dona's embassy, let alone what happened when they came back.  However, Silla  would send future envoys, and diplomatic relations between the two countries continued throughout the reign.  The Silla embassies from that point on are largely, for our purposes, unremarkable.  I may mention them if they relate to other items of note, but for the most part there is really only two other embassies of note, and they were in the year 693.  The first was from Silla, led by Gim Gangnam of Sasan rank, along with Gim Yangweon of Hannama rank—so 8th and 11th rank in the Silla hierarchy, apparently.  They had come to announce the death of King Sinmun, who had passed away the previous year.    And so, on the 16th day of the 3rd month, an embassy was prepared to depart for Silla.  It was headed up by Okinaga no Mabito no Oyu, of Jikikwoshi rank—much as Norimaro had been.  He and his proposed vice envoy, Ohotomo no Sukune no Kogimi, who was Gondaini rank—27th of 48—were both given gifts prior to their election as ambassadors, and were sent as condolence envoys, themselves. Meanwhile, let's take a look at Yamato's interactions with the Tang dynasty. First of all, we see a note in the 6th month of 689 that presents of rice were given to Xu Shouyen, Sa Hungko, and others from the land of the Great Tang.  So was this an embassy?  Not quite. Remember that little scuffle back in the 660s on the Korean Peninsula?  That special military operation by Silla and Tang forces against Baekje, where Yamato had tried to assist, only to have their navy bested by Tang forces? Well during the fighting , there had been numerous prisoners taken, on both sides.  Xu Shouyen and Sa Hungko were two such prisoners.  Except that "prison" in this case was largely being sent to live off the land.  They were probably forced to do labor, though if they had special skills, such as reading and writing, they may have been put to work in another way.  Indeed, we later see these two mentioned not as prisoners or even slaves, but as teachers of "pronunciation".  They were even given rice-land and stipends of their own.  Granted, this is decades after they first came to  Yamato, so this wasn't exactly a smooth ride. But it wasn't just Tang prisoners in Yamato.  Yamato soldiers had also been captured and taken prisoner by Tang forces.  And so, in the 9th month of 690, we see three priests who had gone to the land of Tang to study returned in the company of a Silla escort envoy, and they brought back with them a soldier, Ohotomobe no Hakama, from the Upper Yame district in Tsukushi. The three priests, Chishiu, Gitoku, and Jougwan all made their way to the capital, arriving several weeks after they first made landfall in Tsukushi.  At this point, Prince Kawachi was the Dazai in charge of affairs out there, and soon after the priests arrived at Naniwa and made their way to the capital, in Asuka, messengers going the other way made it out to Tsukushi with orders to give presents and gifts to the Gim Gohun, the escort envoy who had shuttled them all back from the continent. But even more impressive was the royal edict that was dated a week later for Ohotomobe no Hakama.  It lays out the circumstances of his capture and what happened to him that he stayed in the land of the Tang for so long.  You see, Hakama was one of many soldiers who was captured during the war to defend Baekje.  But three years after that conflict, the Tang dynasty was no longer trying to keep them prisoner.  This was a time when you didn't necessarily need to have buildings with walls to keep people prisoner—you just moved them to a new area where they could farm or otherwise set up a livelihood, or starve.  Travel was dangerous and expensive, especially if you didn't speak the language.  Nonetheless, if you did wish to return, there wasn't a lot stopping you, beyond just having the means to do so. And so this group of Wa soldiers got together and debated what to do.  We are told that it was four men—Hashi no Hoto, Kohori no Oyu, Tsukuhi no Satsuyama, and Yuge no Gen Jitsuni—the last one apparently having taken a local name on the continent.  Amongst themselves, they wanted to return to the archipelago not just to see their families and friends, but also to let people back home know about the changing conditions on the mainland.  As you may recall, around this time, Yamato was fiercely building up forces and defenses because they were convinced that there was going to be an attack by the Tang and Silla forces at any moment. The only problem that these four had in getting back was that they had, well, nothing.  They had neither the clothing nor provisions to make such a journey.  What would they eat and how would they pay for passage?  As such, they were unable to get back.  Hearing this, Ohotomobe no Hakama spoke up.  He declared that, as much as he also wished to return, he could at least help them out.  He offered to be sold into slavery so that his companions could obtain money with which to buy food and clothing. And so they did.  Hakama was sold, and he probably had no idea what happened to the four after that. It turns out, however, that they did make it back and were able to give the Yamato court some idea of what had happened.  Meanwhile, Hakama remained in a foreign land as a slave for some 30 years, until he was finally able to make it back to Yamato, apparently with the help of the three monks. This whole story was relayed to the court, and when the Queen heard it, she decided to act.  And thus the edict.  Not only did she recount his story and praise him for his loyalty, but he was granted certain honors.  First off, he was granted the rank of Mudaishi—the 39th rank in the court hierarchy, which gave him not a small amount of status, especially if he stayed in Tsukushi.  He was also granted5 pieses of coarse silk, 10 bundles of floss silk, 30 tan of cloth, and 1000 sheaves of rice.  On top of that, though, he received four chou of rice-land, which was given to him and his descendants, until at least his great-grandchildren.  Finally, his parents, siblings, and children, were also exempted from having to ever provide corvee labor. Now, nobody could give him back his 30 years, but this was quite the consolation prize, at the time.  To basically get rank and status, a stipend down four generations, and exemption from forced labor for him and his relatives, that was pretty incredible, if you think about it. Hakama wasn't the only one who had suffered in the country of the Great Tang and was rewarded for it.  Mononobe no Kusuri, from Iyo, and Mibu no Moroshi, in Higo, were also paid out handsomely in consolation for their sufferings,  though we aren't given details on their stories, or even when they came back. There are also other descriptions of Tang men, but it seems that these were individuals in a similar position to Xu Shouyen and Sa Hungko—they had been captured and were now living in Yamato.  That they were integrating into Yamato society seems clear from the fact that they were given rank and similarly treated like vassals of the throne. What we don't see, however, are any further diplomatic missions.  Those wouldn't start up for a while, and so even if Queen Uno no Sarara had wanted to confer with another female monarch, it would have to have been done through the auspices of Silla, who at t his point seem to have largely controlled the flow of goods, people, and thus information between the straits. And with that, I think we can close out this episode.  Moving forward, we have more details about a lot of different things, and yet others are still lacking.  It is my goal to try and be a little more selective about the passages we pull from the Chronicles.  We don't need to go over every natural disaster or prayer to the wind-gods.  We will take a look at things like the completion of the Fujiwara capital, as well as the 22 volumes of the Asuka-Kiyomihara law codes.  And then there are a few persons of note that we should probably mention as well, such as the appearance of Fujiwara no Fubito.  We should also talk about some of the other royal edicts that were made. 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Anthony and Joe kick off the show where they praise Iyo Sky's ring generalship and pacing, while tearing into Seth Rollins' exhausting television presence following his match with Bron Breakker. The guys vent about WWE's creative drought, noting Bill Apter's visible disappointment, the deeply confusing babyface booking of Roman Reigns, and the lack of a proper televised send-off for Asuka. The episode rounds out with a sharp critique of TKO's pricey ESPN streaming model, Backlash booking blunders involving Danhausen and Oba Femi, and a quick check-in on the cast of Jersey Shore.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro 11:15 – AEW's business woes and WWE's current creative slump18:40 – Iyo Sky's brilliant in-ring storytelling vs. Sol Ruca27:30 – The Seth Rollins problem & his match with Bron Breakker39:20 – Gunther missing from TV & Bill Apter's disappointment46:10 – The Backlash ESPN deal: TKO squeezing fans for money54:45 – Roman Reigns' "prima donna" booking & the confusing Bloodline dynamics1:03:20 – Asuka's indefinite leave and WWE failing to give her a proper send-off1:11:50 – Danhausen's Backlash mystery partner flop & Oba Femi's squash match1:16:15 – Wrap-up & Jersey Shore kayfabeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

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Join SP3, Tru Draw Josh & Jon Escudero of Dirt Sheet Radio for our WWE Backlash 2026 Review breaking down the latest PLE ft. Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu for the World Heavyweight Championship. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 SP3 rundowns the biggest moments of Backlash open 1:59 Intro 4:20 SP3, Josh & Jon welcome you to the show 7:22 Was Darby Allin vs PAC better than any match on Backlash? / Short PLEs are a good thing? / How to view a WWE PLE / AAA love 18:04 John Cena Classic & Minihausen reactions Show recap: 22:27 Overall thoughts on Backlash 26:38 Bron Breakker vs Seth Rollins 38:22 Is Roman Reigns next for Bron Breakker after this win? / How Roman Reigns' current run should be? 44:30 Trick Williams vs Sami Zayn (United States Championship) 53:16 Are WWE fans' standards low? / Was Breakker vs Rollins better than GUNTHER at Mania? 54:49 WWE fans don't want other fans to have opinions during a review 58:08 Danhausen & Mini-Hausen vs The Miz & Kit Wilson 1:06:15 Is WWE making fun of their fans? / Is WWE a parody of a wrestling promotion or is this good comedy? 1:20:10 AAA TripleMania 34 two-night event this September / why AAA is running this show in September to go against CMLL 1:28:05 IYO SKY vs Asuka / Asuka shows respect & cries with IYO 1:31:22 Asuka leaving WWE, semi-retirement? / Asuka's legacy in pro wrestling 1:43:50 Is Asuka the most successful Japanese wrestler in US wrestling history? 1:49:25 John Cena history making announcement of the John Cena Classic 1:56:07 EVIL/NARAKU wins the John Cena Classic / Mason Rook discussion / breaking kayfabe w/fan voting for a new champion 2:03:03 Will the John Cena Classic Title be defended? 2:04:01 Roman Reigns vs Jacob Fatu (World Heavyweight Championship) / Fatu destroys Reigns after the match 2:21:12 Unhinged Jacob Fatu is the best Jacob Fatu / Will Fatu win the title? 2:23:55 Ratings for the show 2:33:10 Outro Like, share, comment and subscribe to support! #WWEBacklash #WWE #Asuka #IYOSKY #RomanReigns #JacobFatu #JohnCena #JohnCenaClassic #Danhausen #Minihausen #Miz #KitWilson #SethRollins #BronBreakker Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

WWE Backlash saw an explosive match between Seth Rollins & Bron Breakker, Danhausen & Mini-Hausen vs Miz & Kit Wilson, Roman & Fatu clash for the World Title, Iyo & Asuka steal the show and John Cena makes his "foundation shaking" announcement.Go AD-FREE at Patreon.com/WWEPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wwe-podcast--2187791/support.

Joe and Anthony break down Monday Night Raw the night after WrestleMania, covering every match, promo, debut, and storyline development. Topics include Roman Reigns and the Bloodline, CM Punk's move to SmackDown, the Cody Rhodes concussion promo, WWE's corporate ad problem, the Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary, and much more.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro / Tribal Chief talk & Roman Reigns discussion1:06 – WWE's "Disney Adults" theory & the Roman fanbase4:43 – Jacob Fatu fed to Roman / USOs back / Jay Uso's failed push6:11 – Post-Mania roster shuffles, Ethan Page & Sol Ruca debuts8:11 – CM Punk's goodbye promo & the fan altercation in Vegas11:03 – Show intro / five days in a row / NXT Battleground pass13:20 – Bronson Breaker busted open by Seth / hair & look changes15:08 – Logan Paul & Dom / Austin Theory comparison / A-Town Down Under16:11 – CM Punk vs. Cody: who's the heel? Crowd confusion breakdown19:01 – Cody Rhodes concussed promo: best promo he's cut?35:12 – Sol Ruca debut, Adam Pierce being awesome, women's division depth38:44 – Only 4 matches in 2 hours 40 minutes / ad overload problem41:18 – WWE's ad format vs. the old in-show app / Netflix commercial issues43:33 – Wrestlers in every commercial / Cricket Wireless rant47:27 – Hulk Hogan Netflix documentary: worth watching?49:47 – Tony Hinchcliffe / Kill Tony / Netflix WWE deal tangent55:03 – Finn Balor vs. JD McDonough / Judgment Day fallout57:59 – OBA show up and say nothing / suit vs. ring gear debate1:03:58 – Gunther's storyline dead after Brock leaves / Bronson Breaker vs. Gunther1:08:07 – Jacob Fatu & Roman / crowd not reacting / Bloodline gang colors bit1:11:53 – Overall show rating: 4 matches, depleted crowd, Vegas departure1:14:55 – Outro / see you Thursday / shoutout to loyal daily listenersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.