However Emperor Godaigo opposed his father, the Retired Emperor Gouda's policy, 'Imperial succession would be succeeded by the descendants of Emperor Gonijo and the descendants of Emperor Godaigo were not allowed to succeed to the throne.'
だが、後醍醐天皇は父である後宇多上皇の「皇位は後二条天皇の子孫に継承させて、後醍醐天皇の子孫には相続させない」という方針に反発する。