As a result, it was decided that, as Daijo-daijin was ultimately the Emperor's teacher, a virtuous person who had rendered distinguished service should be appointed, and he would not have political power, and would not get involved in political affairs of Daijokan (however, when also serving as Regent or Kanpaku,chief adviser to the Emperor), he would have political power consequent to that position).
その結果、太政大臣は、あくまでも天皇の師範として有徳の功労者が任命される職であって政治的権力を有さず、太政官の公事には関与しないこととされた（ただし、摂政・関白を兼ねる場合にはその権限に由来する政治的権限を持つことになる）。