They paid a courtesy visit to the Cloistered Emperor Goshirakawa once again to acquire Inzen (a decree from the Cloistered Emperor) to expel Yoritomo, however, since Yoritomo celebrated the Buddhist memorial service for his father, Yoshitomo, on 24th, inviting his subordinate commanders and warriors, there were few parties who were willing to join Yoshitsune's side.
彼らは後白河法皇に再び奏上して頼朝追討の院宣を得たが、頼朝が父、義朝供養の法要を24日営み、家臣を集めたこともあり賛同する勢力は少なかった。