However, afterwards the various provinces were compensated for their contributions and, selected individuals (tournament winners) were employed as imperial/military guards as well as being appointed to local government roles upon return to the provinces.
しかし、後に諸国からの貢進で賄われる様になり、その抜手（優勝者）を近衛府・兵衛府などで採用したり、帰国後に在庁官人などに登用された。