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It was my understanding that Lord Yamada's daimyos, despite their own lands and holdings, were expected to attend on the shogun several months of each year. - (Rebels of Gor, Chapter 15, Sentence #2)

"Do not be concerned," he said. "I have many daughters". Lord Akio "You do not mind that you are denied weapons?" asked Lord Akio, a daimyo of Lord Yamada. It was my understanding that Lord Yamada's daimyos, despite their own lands and holdings, were expected to attend on the shogun several months of each year. In this way they were separated from their own bases of power, and were, in effect, periodic, transitory hostages in the palace. If a daimyo failed to respond at any time to a particular summons, or did not choose to honor his shogun with his presence at expected times, he was regarded, de facto, as placing himself in a state of rebellion, the likely consequence of which would be his execution, unpleasantly consummated, the extirpation of his family, the acquisition of his fields, and the appropriation of his holdings. "Why should I mind," I asked, "when I am accompanied by Lord Akio, a skilled warrior, who will protect me?" He shook the large, metal fan open. - (Rebels of Gor)