This episode is known as an example showing the difference between 'Daimyo' warrior and 'Shomyo' warrior; the former, a feudal overlord, was allowed to regard his retainers' fame as his feats, while the latter had to win fame by himself.
これは家人の高名がそのまま自己の戦功となる大領主の「大名」武士と、自身で戦功を立てるしかない「小名」武士の違いを示す例として知られる。