In 741, he was promoted from Jushiinojo (Junior Fourth Rank, Upper Grade) to Jusanmi (Junior Third Grade) in recognition of his merit in suppressing the rebellion of FUJIWARA no Hirotsugu, and he was appointed to Rusu (person representing the master during his absence) of the old capital Heijo-kyo since Emperor Shomu transferred the capital to Kuni-kyo.
天平13年（741年）藤原広嗣の乱を鎮圧した勲功により従四位上から従三位に昇り、聖武天皇が恭仁京に遷都したため旧都平城京の留守に任じられる。