question_answer 5)

 Why did the daimio reward the farmer but punish his neighbour for the same act?                        

Answer:

The daimio rewarded the farmer because he was honest. When he sprinkled a pinch of ash over the withered cherry tree, it sprouted and gave cool shade to the king. But when his neighbour did the same act, the cherry tree didn't blossom. Instead the wind began to blow the fine dust in the noses and eyes of the king and his wife. They began to sneeze and choke. This made the king angry. He gave punishment to that man.