On the other hand, he implemented various conservative policies, such as compelling "daimyo" to take "kakoimai" (rice storage system in case of emergency), issuing "Kyurikino-rei" (the decree that forced peasants flowing into Edo to return to their hometowns) and "Kien-rei" (the decree to relieve 'hatamoto' and 'gokenin' [an immediate vassal of the shogunate] from their economic difficulties).
他方大名に囲米を義務づけ、江戸へ流入した百姓を出身地へ強制的に帰還させ（旧里帰農令）、また棄捐令を発して旗本・御家人らの救済を図るなど、保守的な傾向が強かった。