Moreover, he was relied on by Sadamichi TSUCHIMIKADO who was a political enemy of Michiie because of his broad knowledge, so that he served as a liaison bridge between Sadamichi and Sekkan-ke (the families which produced regents and advisers).
また、その見識から道家の政敵であった土御門定通からも信任され、定通と摂関家との連絡役を務めた。