The concept of "alternative attendance" was conceived to
a. Restore the powers of the daimyos.
b. Restrict the power of the emperor.
c. Protect foreign merchants in Japan.
d. Restrict the power of the daimyos.
The concept of "alternative attendance" was conceived to "d. Restrict the power of the daimyos," since it was believed that this method would provide a much-needed "check" to their power.
