Saigo was made to start maneuvering with regard to the issue of the Oseifukko no Daigorei (Imperial Court's declaration of Restoration of monarchy) while negotiating to send soldiers to other domains.
諸藩と出兵交渉をしながら、西郷は、11月下旬頃から有志に王政復古の大号令発布のための工作を始めさせた。