In addition, because the Emperor Daigo's reign during which "Kokin Wakashu" was compiled was called 'Engi no chi' (the peaceful era of Engi), the compilation of Chokusen wakashu (anthology of Japanese poetry compiled by Imperial command) and the thought of magnificent imperial reign were linked together.
更に『古今和歌集』が編纂された醍醐天皇の治世が「延喜の治」と称されたことから、勅撰和歌集の編纂と聖代思想が結びつくことになった。