He was deeply trusted by Michiie KUJO, and particularly after the Jokyu War, he was appointed higher ranks supporting Michiie as his political adviser, along with TAIRA no Tsunetaka and others.
九条道家から信頼が厚く、特に承久の乱後にはその政治顧問の最上位を占めて平経高らと道家を支える。