Under the government of Shirakawa-in (the Retired Emperor Shirakawa), Toshiaki often warned the retired Emperor against being rash, because Shirakawa-in, who was driven by his extreme faddiness, arbitrary practiced Joi Jomoku (investiture of official charges) without respecting order status. |
白河院政下、愛憎の別が激しく身分秩序を無視して気ままの叙位除目を行った上皇をたびたび諌めた。 |