In 1162 the Emperor recalled his uncle, Tsunemune, while on the other hand Tokitada and MINAMOTO no Sukekata who had made a curse toward the Emperor, were sentenced to deportation in order to gradually establish the basis of his government.
応保2年（1162年）には叔父の経宗を召還する一方、自らを呪詛した時忠・源資賢を配流するなど着々と政治基盤を固めていった。