They tried to regain Kyoto putting forward Tadafuyu ASHIKAGA, who had again submitted to the Southern Court, but were defeated by the forces of Takauji and Yoshiakira, which foiled the attempt.
1355年（正平10年/文和4年）、再び南朝に帰順した足利直冬を立てて京の奪回を目指すが、尊氏・義詮の軍に敗れて頓挫する。