Why did the samurai accept positions in the Meiji government?

Government positions paid a lot of money.
The samurai wanted to enact reforms.
All of the positions in the military had been filled.
Government positions were prestigious.

Question

Why did the samurai accept positions in the Meiji government?

Government positions paid a lot of money.
The samurai wanted to enact reforms.
All of the positions in the military had been filled.
Government positions were prestigious.

anonymous · Answer

Government positions were prestigious.This brought honor, wealth, and other benefits to the family of the Samurai.