 In addition to administrative duties, the "shoshidai"'s participation in ceremonial events served a function in consolidating the power and influence of the shogunate.For example, in September 1617, a Korean delegation was received by Hidetada at Fushimi Castle, and the "shoshidai" was summoned for two reasons (1) for the Koreans, to underscore the importance accorded the embassy, and (2) for the "kuge" courtiers in attendance, to make sure that they were properly impressed.To qualify for this high office, it eventually developed that service as governor of Osaka was a prerequisite.