Then, he sent an emissary to Sadatsune SHONI, Sadamune OTOMO, etc., and told them to side with him because he had received Rinji (the Emperor's command) of the emperor Godaigo, who had escaped from Oki Province.
そして少弐貞経、大友貞宗らに使者を使わし、隠岐国を脱出した後醍醐天皇の綸旨を受けているので同調するように告げる。