The Imperial court was dismayed by Yoritomo's anger, and on December 11 (November 11 under the old lunar calendar), inzen (a decree from the retired Emperor) to search for and capture Yoshitsune and Yukiie was issued to various regions.
11日、朝廷は頼朝の怒りに狼狽し、義経と行家を捕らえよとの院宣が諸国に下される。