The reorganization was carried out as follows: soldiers were supplied as Goshimpei to each load of domain, and then suddenly clans were abolished and prefectures were established; thus, it was similar to sneak attack.
この経緯については、各藩主に御親兵として兵力を供出させ、手足をもいだ状態で、廃藩置県をいきなり断行するなど言わば騙し討ちに近い形であった。