However, on February 6th, the Emperor implemented a change in policy, he decider to lead the army and to conquer Tokugawa family; these former pacification governor-generals of Tokaido, Tosando, and Hokurikudo had their positions adjusted to Spearhead governor and Chinbushi (temporary government post).
が、2月6日天皇親征の方針が決まると、それまでの東海道・東山道・北陸道鎮撫総督は先鋒総督兼鎮撫使に改称された。