To promote this huge project the Emperor needed wide support from the people, so he appointed Gyoki, who was oppressed by the Imperial Court, as the Daisojo (High Priest) and asked for his co-operation.
この大事業を推進するには幅広い民衆の支持が必要であったため、朝廷から弾圧されていた行基を大僧正として迎え、協力を得た。