Country leader - Kokusho

Japanese: 国掌 - こくしょう

〘Noun〙 A lower-ranking official who was established throughout the country in the mid-9th century. Often appointed by local clan leaders, there were a maximum of two officials, and they divided the duties of the national administrative office. They were permitted to wield a scepter, and their main duties were to maintain dignity during politics and trials. ※ Sandai Jitsuroku - December 22, 869 (11th year of the Jogan era) "Established _two members _as national administrative offices of Dewa Province"

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Japanese:

〘名〙九世紀中頃、全国に設置された下級官人。地方豪族の任命されることが多く、定員二名が原則で、分番して国掌所につとめた。把笏(はしゃく)が許され、政治や裁判の際の威儀を整えるのを本務とした。※三代実録‐貞観一一年（869）一二月二二日「置_二出羽国国掌二員_一」

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