On the other hand, four members of Sangi (councilor), Toshimichi OKUBO, Saneomi HIROSAWA, Taneomi SOEJIMA and Takayuki SASAKI, who were supported by local officials, requested that the two ministries be divided again.
一方、大久保利通・広沢真臣・副島種臣・佐々木高行の4参議が地方官の支持を受けて再分離を求めた。