The Kenmu government which was established by controlling dominant samurai in the rank of former Shugo (provincial constable) came to be defeated by Takauji ASHIKAGA who was backed up by them.
旧守護クラスの有力武士を抑制することで成立しようとした建武政権は旧守護クラスが擁立した足利尊氏に破れることとなった。