Subsequently, however, he showed his excellent skill in politics, and in 739, he was granted thick silk fabric and linen by Emperor Shomu in praise of his good government as a kokushi (provincial governor) of Izumo Province.
しかし、その後は行政能力などで優れた手腕を発揮し、特に739年には出雲国国司としての善政を聖武天皇に讃えられ、あしぎぬや麻布等を与えられている。