Tadamasa said "the deceased vassal was the main retainer who served the lord Tadazane since the lord was young and rendered distinguished services; however, it is not a good idea to give 500 koku for each of the vassal's legitimate son and the nephew, even if the legitimate son is incapable while the nephew is able to help the clan.
忠昌が申すには、故人は藩主の忠真が幼い折より使えた大功の老臣であるが、故人の嫡子不出来である故、甥であれば藩のお役に立つとのことで、それぞれ500石ずつ与えるというのは尤もとは言い難い。