When the party of the Retired Emperor Heizei and Kusuko proceeded up to Tamura, in Soekami County, Yamato Province, they realized that their opponent's military defense was so strong, that there was no chance for them to win and they could do nothing but go back return to the Heijo-kyo.
平城上皇と薬子の一行は大和国添上郡田村まで来たところで、兵士が守りを固めていることを知り、とても勝機がないと悟ってやむなく平城京へ戻った。