In addition, monzeki exercised their right under Eisenji (decree allowing certain rights permanently) and granted sokan (official positions given to Buddhist priests by Imperial Court) such as hokkyo (the third highest rank for Buddhist priests), hogen (the second highest rank for Buddhist priests) or hoin (the highest rank in the order of priesthood) to such bokan to secure their loyalty.
更に永宣旨による権限を行使して、本来ならば一定の資格を必要とする法橋・法眼・法印などの僧官を彼らに与えてその忠誠を確保した。