In the period of Yoshiakira the role of Hikitsukeshu (Coadjustor of the High Court) who administered regional governing authorities was reduced and the power of the stewards was strengthened, with the aim of establishing a centralized governing authority.
義詮時代には領域的な支配機構を司る引付衆の役割を縮小して執事職の権限を強化し、一元化な統治機構の確立を目指す。