Ikoma Harunaga

Ikoma Harunaga was an omoidasu of the Lion Clan who was appointed as governor of Kaeru Toshi by Matsu Yorinobu, governor of Kaeru province. Yorinobu's father was the of one of the generals who took the city from the Crane Clan and the Matsu had inherited the province when he died. Yorinobu knew he lacked the skills necessary to govern such difficult city, and relied in the experienced politician and administrator who was Harunaga, a trusted friend and historian of his unit for decade. Their extensive network of spies and informants watched for instigators and local conspirators in the still rebellious Captured City. Harunaga was a wise, kind-hearted man who deplored the punitive excesses of the Matsu while he acknowledged their efficacy. Secrets of the Lion, p. 69
== Kidnapped ==
In 1159 Daidoji Harriers had been sneaking into the city, poisoning the Lion army's food and water supplies. They destroyed the municipal offices, the city's main gate, and fires were set at impor­tant points throughout the city. Harunaga was kidnapped by the Harriers, and the city erupted in chaos, while a Crane army was approaching. A group of samurai aided the Lion to retain the control. 
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