Appreciating Nobunaga's ability, Yoshitaka recommended his lord Masamoto to render homage and service to the Oda family from early on and, in addition, persuaded the powerful people in the neighboring areas.
信長の才能を高く評価していた孝高は早くから主君・政職に織田家への臣従を勧め、近隣勢力も説得していった。