Kiyomori removed how many court officials to protect his power? <SEP> Taira Kiyomori emerged as the real power in Japan following the Minamoto's destruction, and he would remain in command for the next 20 years. He gave his daughter Tokuko in marriage to the young emperor Takakura, who died at only 19, leaving their infant son Antoku to succeed to the throne. Kiyomori filled no less than 50 government posts with his relatives, rebuilt the Inland Sea, and encouraged trade with Sung China. He also took aggressive actions to safeguard his power when necessary, including the removal and exile of 45 court officials and the razing of two troublesome temples, Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji.
Kiyomori removed how many court officials to protect their power? <SEP> Taira Kiyomori emerged as the real power in Japan following the Minamoto's destruction, and they would remain in command for the next 20 years. They gave their daughter Tokuko in marriage to the young emperor Takakura, who died at only 19, leaving their infant son Antoku to succeed to the throne. Kiyomori filled no less than 50 government posts with their relatives, rebuilt the Inland Sea, and encouraged trade with Sung China. They also took aggressive actions to safeguard their power when necessary, including the removal and exile of 45 court officials and the razing of two troublesome temples, Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji.