In accordance with an Imperial order in May, 1862, Yoshinobu HITOTSUBASHI assumed the role of Shogun-kokenshoku (one of three major posts of Edo bakufu), and Shungaku MATSUDAIRA became president of political affairs.
文久2年（1862年）5月　勅命により、一橋慶喜が将軍後見職に、松平春嶽が政事総裁職に就任。