In 1869, it was decided that Sei Daisanji (formal Daisanji) and Gon Daisanji (temporary Daisanji) were placed under prefectural governors (Chifuji [prefectural governor], Chihanji [domain governor], Chikenji [prefectural governor]) by the reform of the governmental regulations after the return of lands and people to the emperor (There was no gonkan [supernumerary position] in prefectures).
明治2年、版籍奉還後の官制改正で、都道府県知事（知府事・知藩事・知県事）の下に正・権の大参事を置くと定められた（県には権官はなし）。