The Glory of the Rosen Clan - part 1

The Decline of the Rosen Clan - Episode 10 |

It was not Henry alone who attained the heights of success; the entire Rosen family flourished alongside him. Albert, the heir, was appointed Minister of the Interior and General; the second son, Edmund, held the titles of Middle Counselor and Deputy General; Martin, the third son, served as Lieutenant General; and Edward, the eldest grandson, became a Major General. The family’s influence extended to such an extent that sixteen of the nobles were of the Rosen house, along with over thirty courtiers, and more than sixty officials scattered across various provinces and government ministries. It was as if no one outside the Rosen family held a place in the ranks of power.

In earlier times, the office of General was first established by the court in 728, but since then, there had been only three or four instances where brothers served as General and Deputy General. This rare occurrence had traditionally been limited to families entrusted with the Regency, with no precedence for other families. That William's descendants—once shunned even as courtiers—were now permitted to enter the palace in attire beyond the standard rules, clad in splendid garments, holding offices that combined the roles of Minister and General, and serving as brothers in the positions of General and Deputy General was, even in this later age, beyond any expectation.

This is a story based on a Japanese classic.