Prince Tadanari, supported by his relative, Michiie KUJO, and Prince Kunihito (Emperor Gosaga) supported by Sadamichi TSUCHIMIKADO, made separate approaches to the bakufu (Japanese feudal government headed by a shogun).
忠成王には縁戚の九条道家がつき、邦仁王には土御門定通がつき夫々幕府に働き掛けた。