Takauji sought reconciliation with Emperor Godaigo, and having regained control over the three Imperial Regalia, he became the principal support for Emperor Komyo of the Gofukakusa (Jimyoin) lineage (the Northern Court).
尊氏は後醍醐天皇との和解を図り、三種の神器を接収し持明院統の光明天皇を擁立（北朝）した。