Being cautious about Goshirakawa's move, Nijo appointed Shigemori Sangi (Director of palace affairs) in 1165 and strengthened his reliance on the Taira clan, but he died on September 12.
二条は後白河の動きに警戒心を抱き、長寛3年（1165年）重盛を参議に任じて平氏への依存を深めるが、7月28日死去した。