There are two interpretations of Takauji's behavior; one is that it was Emperor Go-Daigo who made Takauji leave politics, and the other is that it was Takauji who tried to keep away from the government.
これには後醍醐天皇が尊氏を敬遠したとする見方と、尊氏自身が政権と距離を置いたとする見方とがある。