Grieving about Sanetomo, who sought early promotions, Hiromoto said, 'He only succeeded the remains of the former general, and he hasn't gained any merits, but he was promoted to Chunagon (vice-councilor of state) Chujo (Middle Captain) only by managing various districts.'
昇任を急ぐ実朝を憂慮し、「今は先君の遺跡を継ぐばかりで、当代にさせる勲功は無く、諸国を管領し中納言中将に昇られる。」