Rule by retired Emperor Goshirakawa was not liked; influence was brought to bear in favor of direct Imperial rule by Emperor Nijo and, within the court, battles between the political cliques gained prominence.
また、後白河院の院政を好まず二条天皇の親政を望む勢力もあって、朝廷内は政治的派閥の対立が目立つようになる。