those classes of person. The kuge hoshiki was directed to and effected only the emperor and the Imperial Court Nobles, the buke shohatto was directed to and effected only the Warrior Classes (the daimyo and other Samurai) and the kostsu was directed to and effected only the gentry (hatamoto) in the castletowns. As for the Code of 100 Articles (o-sasame-gaki hyakkajo), it was essentially a compilation of customary practices directed to Bakufu officials for their guidance in administration, was not made public, and therefore did not affect the everyday lives of the peasant-farmers, artisans/craftsmen or merchants.