Yorimori's promotion under circumstances in which there was contention between the Goshirakawa and Taira clans is said to reflect the fact that Yorimori's position as a trusted vassal of Goshirakwa was more significant than his status as a member of Taira clan.
後白河と平氏が対立している状況で頼盛の昇進が実現したのは、平氏一門であるよりも後白河近臣としての側面が大きかったことを物語っている。