The real rulers from the Kuchikami house or the Miyoshi clan, changing shoguns at their own will, could not (and did not want to) influence the situation in the Caldari provinces (except for the central Forge region)
<<It's great when there is a strong enemy in a neighboring country. This forces your heart to be careful, diligent and balanced in every step. Thanks to this, the rule of one's own country is normalized, and the ruling house is rallied. When there is no strong enemy in the neighborhood, no one will be interested in military affairs. Both the top and bottom of their own country will neglect each other. Fear and shame will disappear from their hearts and the country will weaken.>>