All of the following edicts mention about 'the law that Emperor Tenchi established for the first time' in almost the same form: 'Gosanjo-in Gosokui-ki' which contains the imperial edicts upon enthronement of Emperor Gosanjo, 'Antoku-tenno Gosokui-ki' which contains that of Emperor Antoku, 'Shijo-in Gosokui-ki' which contains that of Emperor Shijo, 'Shugai-ki' which contains that of Emperor Gokashiwabara, and 'Goshodan-ki' which contains that of Nakamikado.
「御三条院即位記」が載せる後三条天皇の即位詔、「安徳天皇御即位記」が載せる安徳天皇の即位詔、「四条院御即位記」四条天皇の即位詔、「拾芥記」が載せる後柏原天皇の即位詔、「御昇壇記」が載せる中御門天皇の即位詔は、ほぼ同じ形で天智天皇の初め定める法を載せている。