OFFER TO THE EMPEROR

Seeking to bring the rich Japanese islands under his control, Kublai sends envoys with a letter to the shogun, who rules Japan in the emperor’s stead. While recognising the reputation of Japan’s warriors, Kublai offers the Japanese a chance to submit to his superior force and power, misjudging the samurai determination to fight.

Hojo Tokimune was officially the regent to the shogun, but was the de facto ruler of Japan