| Goshirakawa, worried that Kiyomori's medical condition would cause political instability, made Emperor Rokujo abdicate the throne to Imperial Prince Norihito ahead of schedule in order to maintain political stability. |
清盛の病状が政情不安をもたらすことを危惧した後白河は、当初の予定を早めて六条天皇から憲仁親王に譲位させることで体制の安定を図った。 |