In 671, the Emperor appointed Otomo no Oji (Prince Otomo) Daijo-daijin (Grand Minister), SOGA no Akane and NAKATOMI no Kane as Sayu-daijin (Ministers of the Left and the Right) and three more including SOGA no Hatayasu as Gyoshi Taifu (Chiefs controlling the officials).
天智10年(671年)、大友皇子を太政大臣、蘇我赤兄・中臣金を左右大臣、蘇我果安以下三人を御史大夫とした。