Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 Toyotomi Hideyoshi quotesToyotomi Hideyoshi QuotesToyotomi Hideyoshi The people of the various provinces are strictly forbidden to have in their possession any swords, bows, spears, firearms, or other types of arms. The possession of these elements makes difficult the collection of taxes and dues, and tends to permit uprising. Therefore, the heads of provinces, official agents, and deputies are ordered to collect all the weapons mentioned above and turn them over to the government.~ Toyotomi Hideyoshi Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print