The aim was to return to the old system by voluntary restoration of sold or foreclosed property and smooth processing of court cases (zasso) regarding property and debts.
既売却地・質流れ地の無償返付，所領や債権債務についての訴訟（雑訴）の円滑処理などを行うことを通じて、旧体制へ復帰を図る目的があった。