In the ninth month of 88 B.C., Emperor Sujin dispatched Obiko no Mikoto to Hokurikudo (northwestern edge of Honshu), Takenuna KAWAWAKE to Tokaido (southeastern edge of Honshu), Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto to Sanyodo (southwestern edge of Honshu) and Tanbamichi nushi no Mikoto to Tanba Province (Sanindo) as General Commanders (known as the "Four Shogun") in order to conquer those who did not obey his orders.
崇神天皇10年（紀元前88年）9月、大彦命を北陸道に、武渟川別を東海道に、吉備津彦命を山陽道に、丹波道主命を丹波国（山陰道）に将軍として遣わし、従わないものを討伐させた（四道将軍）。