Actually, I'm pretty sure you can. I know I did it and ended up with meiji as well.
Not sure if it had anything to do with the fact that I let the country rebel on me, converting Japan into a liberal democracy in the 1850's.
It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then, the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.
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