No edict presents a concrete content, but touches it in a context such as; the former emperor's enthronement and its reign is endorsed by Fukai-no-Joten/ Fukaijoten, the Imperial Throne should be handed down according to Fukai-no-Joten/ Fukaijoten, or the Imperial Throne should be ascended according to the law established by Emperor Tenchi.
どの詔もその具体的内容を示さず、前天皇の即位と統治は不改常典によるものだ、不改常典に従って皇位を伝えよ、天智天皇が定めた法に従って皇位につけ、といった文脈で伝えられる。