On May 23, 701, he gave kosetsu (lectures such as those on the Buddhist scriptures) on new codes to all the officials, and on June 1(old calendar), he also gave kosetsu on Soni ryo (Regulations for Monks and Nuns) at Daian-ji Temple.
大宝(日本)元年（701年）4月7日(旧暦)に百官の官人に対して新たな令の講説を、6月1日(旧暦)には大安寺で僧尼令の講説を行った。