This article examines the process of installing court nobles into high-ranking offices, particularly the ranks of Sekkan and Daijin, and the roles played by Emperor Gokomyo, ex-Emperor Gomizunoo, the Sekke family, various other aristocratic families and the Tokugawa Shogunate are examined.First of ass, the background to the monopolization of the position of Daijin by the Sekke in the early 17th century is made clear.A deep gap in influence had developed between the Sekke and other aristocratic families by then.In response, the Tokugawa shogunate, which had acknowledged the appointment of offices as an internal matter for the Imperial Court, became aware of the accumulated dissatisfaction of various aristocratic families and changed its stance, it seems, and sought promotions to Daijin for members of other families, including the Seigake and Daijinke.In addition, the Shogunate did not blindly accept the selections of the Imperial Court and selections were also made based on merit involving secret channels with directly connected to the Shogun.In order to coordinate the selection process, the Shogun, ex-Emperor Gomizunoo and a member of the Sekke held Gonaidan meetings.These meetings and the selections based on merit can be recognized as a means of maintaining harmony between the Shogunate and the Imperial Court and can be seen as the precursor to the Gonairyo system.On the other hand, Gonaidan did not resolve the inconsistencies characterizing the Imperial Court, except only temporarily during the middle of the 17th century.The analysis presented in this article reveals that there was fierce competition among noble families who sought installation into high-ranking offices for the preservation and promotion of their family status, while on the other hand, the Tokugawa Shogunate saw this system of putting court nobles into high ranking offices from a completely different perspective, focusing on the merit of the appointees.The Tokugawa Shogunate was very concerned with the selection of officials because the judgment of the Imperial Court was important for the Shogunate's decisions to be accepted by various socials strata.

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