In July 19, 1540, after Meiso at Honpuku-ji Temple starved to death at 72 as a result of the oppression, Renjun released Honpuku-ji Temple from excommunication with the condition that it became a branch temple of Shotoku-ji Temple (Jikei-ji Temple).
天文9年6月2日_(旧暦)に本福寺明宗が迫害の果てに72歳で餓死すると、蓮淳は破門解除の条件として称徳寺（慈敬寺）の末寺になるという条件を付けものであった。