Shikiji-kugyo (high-ranked nobles engaged in submission of reports to the Emperor) would read aloud each sobun (a report to the Emperor) one by one, to which the Emperor gave his decision to approve them or not, or to request for a report from specialists concerning relevant precedents.
職事公卿は改めて1通ずつ読み上げ、天皇はその1つ1つに裁可を与えるか否か、あるいは先例を勘申させるかを勅裁した。