In 1868, he was appointed as Sangi (councilor), and he was also successful under the new government, being appointed 補相職 of administrative officers as Uhyoe no kami (Captain of the Right Division of Middle Palace Guards), Vice President and Gijo (an official post) in the Grand Government General.
明治元年（1868年）に参議に任じられ、新政府でも右兵衛督行政官補相職や大総督府副総裁兼議定職などを歴任して活躍した。