The Fujiwara are, nevertheless, not demoted by…

The Fujiwara are, nevertheless, not demoted by Daigo, but actually become stronger during his reign.

Central control of Japan has continued to decline, and the Fujiwara, along with other great families and religious foundations, acquire ever larger shoen and greater wealth during the early tenth century.

By the early Heian period, the shoen have obtained legal status, and the large religious establishments seek clear titles in perpetuity, waiver of taxes, and immunity from government inspection of the shoen they hold.

Those people who work the land find it advantageous to transfer title to shoen holders in return for a share of the harvest.

People and lands are increasingly beyond central control and taxation, a de facto return to conditions before the Taika Reform.