: The emperor, Ryūki, faces a massive backlog of paperwork and petitions due to the strike. His refusal to back down in the face of this administrative crisis marks a significant moment in his character development as a ruler.

: To protest the arrest of Reishin (the head of the Civil Administration) and Shūrei, the Hong Clan halts all work. Because the clan holds significant influence, this causes nearly half of the imperial government to shut down.

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