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80 Tè-sa was angry. He went away and refused to enter the official residence. He went on board ship and returned to Anato. At this time the official building at Anato was being repaired. The Tè-sa inquired:—"For what guest is this construction?" The chief builder, Oshikatsu, Kahachi no Mumakahi no Obito, mockingly said:—"It is for the lodging of the ambassador who is being sent to call the Western Land to an account for its rude conduct." The Tè-sa, on returning to his country, reported this speech, and therefore Silla built a fortress on Mount Araphasă as a defence against Japan.

23rd year, Spring, 1st month. Silla destroyed the Miyake of Imna.

One writing says:—"21st year. Imna was destroyed. The general term Imna includes the provinces called separately Kara, Ara, Săiki, Tara, Cholma, Kochhi, Chătha, Sanpanha, Kwison, and Imnyé, in all ten provinces."

Summer, 6th month. An edict was issued, as