Renjun's oppression incurred rebellions by his family and followers in the provinces, and this not only triggered an internal conflict called the Kyoroku-Tenbun War, but also led to the execution and banishment of his own brothers (Rennyo's children) and their families who confronted against Renjun in the internal conflict.
この横暴ぶりに対して一族や地方の門徒が激しく反発するようになり、やがて享禄・天文の乱と呼ばれる内紛のきっかけを作ったのみならず、この内紛で対立した実の兄弟（蓮如の諸子息）やその家族の処刑・追放を行った。