The Nagasaki magistrate post was the most coveted one, because additional income, being close to bribes, was expected in relation with trade, and therefore, various maneuvers were conducted to get the post.
猟官運動が盛んに行われたのは長崎奉行であり、貿易に絡む賄賂に近い副収入が見込めたことで人気が高かった。