In Japan in the 19th century, in this splendid island country, there was an event that caused a sensation throughout the country - the Ansei Prison. And the protagonist was Naobi I, the famous minister of the late Japanese Edo period at that time.
The story is set in 1858, when Japan was facing aggression from foreign powers and powerful internal pressures.
Naobi Ii was bright since childhood, and he has always been valued by the shogunate and has made a name for himself on the political stage. At the same time as he served as the deputy of Nagoya Castle, he was also the secretary of the new Yoshiaki Okuhira.
At that time, Yoshiaki Okuhira was appointed Japan's top statesman in charge of reorganizing the country and political system.
However, Naobu Ii gradually shows his ambition and desire for power in his relationship with Yoshiaki Okuhira.
He gradually came into conflict and disagreement with Okuhira Yoshiaki, dissatisfied with his role in the government. Inoi's political talent and ambition aroused the jealousy of his parents and teachers, who feared that he would become a real powerful minister.
In December 1858, Ii was given the important task of suppressing the activities of the dissidents, which had occurred frequently for three years.
Dissidents are those who hold dissident views or advocate change that they hope to solve the internal and external challenges facing Japan through reform.
However, these opinions formed a strong conflict with the vested interests of the shogunate and the traditional order. As a result, Ii Naobi took the opportunity to launch the famous Ansei Prison.
Ansei Daisho took place at Shonai Prison in Edo Castle, an all-encompassing prison that imprisoned many political prisoners and dissidents.
The prisoners covered a wide range of classes, including aristocrats, samurai, nobles, and intellectuals. Some of them are conservatives who advocate a calm response to foreign threats, while others are progressives who call for reform and modernization.
The purpose of Naobi I's launching the Ansei Prison is multifaceted.
First, he hoped to gain more support and status by sacrificing these dissidents to establish himself as a loyal and hardworking shogunate.
Second, he believed that by cracking down on dissidents, he could weaken potential political rivals and secure his absolute authority and status.
Most importantly, Ii Naobu hoped to maintain the traditional stability and order of the shogunate through the Ansei Prison, and to avoid the spread of foreign ideas and threats to the shogunate's rule.
However, Ii's plan didn't go as smoothly as he had hoped.
The prison caused a huge social shock and a wave of protests. Many were outraged by Ii's lust for power and brutality, and accused him of deviating from traditional Japanese values and moral codes.
This political sorrow, as witnesses of history, we will sigh when we look back at Jing Yi Zhibi back then. Despite his ambitions, he could not have foreseen the ripple effects of the prison spell.
The occurrence of the Anzheng Prison has aroused anger and dissatisfaction from all walks of life.
Supporters and sympathizers of the dissidents began to launch protests in solidarity with those in captivity.
At the same time, some conservative scholars were also shocked by Ii's actions, believing that he had violated justice and humanity and caused great damage to Japan's future and social stability.
The aftermath of the Anzheng prison has even spread overseas, attracting the attention and criticism of the international community.
Foreign powers took the opportunity to intensify their interference and influence in Japan's turbulent situation. For Ii Naobuki, the Ansei prison was meant to consolidate the authority of the shogunate, but it led to a more complex and dangerous diplomatic situation.
Domestically, opposition to Naobi Ii has been growing louder, causing divisions in Japanese society.
On the one hand, there are those who believe that Ii Naobu's actions are for the stability of the country and the protection of traditions, and that he is loyal to Japan.
On the other hand, many more see the prison as a violation of human rights and freedoms, and believe that Ii Naobi is sacrificing the interests of others for his own selfish interests.
Under such pressure, Naobu Ii began to feel isolated and uneasy.
Instead of rising with the launch of the Ansei Prison, as he had expected, his power and prestige were dealt a huge blow. He is trapped in the maelstrom of politics, seemingly powerful but unable to extricate himself.
Eventually, Naobi's twilight years were swallowed up by political intrigue and complex situations.
He was forced to resign from his position and retire to the countryside.
At this time, Ii Naobi was physically and mentally exhausted, away from the hustle and bustle of politics, thinking about his past behavior and true original intentions. He came to realize that power and loyalty are not absolute values, and that they often come with responsibility and loss.
Naobu Ii eventually died in his hometown of Fukuoka in 1871 at the age of seventy. His life was full of responsibilities and contradictions, power and discouragement, determination and reflection. The prison became a turning point in his life and the most controversial period of his life.