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But here alsothe influence of Yoshiyasu is discernible. Yet the chief reason was very simple. Twohundred and six years later, there was born in Mikawa of the stock ofYoshisada one of the greatest generals and altogether the greatestruler that Japan has ever produced, Minamoto Ieyasu. elves there, and to take what they wish, to trade with myvassals, and to teach them how to develop silver mines; and t