| Meanwhile, one theory holds that FUJIWARA no Koreshige, Motonaga's nephew (or uncle, according to one theory) performed well as a close associate to Emperor Kazan who ascended the throne in 984, and was deeply involved in developing many policies the emperor vigorously issued. |
尚、元命の甥（一説に叔父）の藤原惟成は、永観2年（984年）に即位した花山天皇の側近として活躍し、花山天皇が精力的に発布した諸政策の立案に深く参与していたこと。 |