Goshirakawa had already discarded the Taira clan and independently commenced peace negotiation with Yoritomo (Article for September 18, 1181 in "Gyokuyo").
後白河はすでに平氏に見切りをつけて、独自に頼朝と和平交渉を始めていた（『玉葉』養和元年（1181年）8月1日条）。