Ten o'clock at night, striving to develop its administrations. Within the framework of Abyssinian traditions and customs, he began his steps in the capital, Addis Ababa, expecting its inhabitants to adapt quickly to change and focusing on education. As soon as Zewditu and her heir were enthroned, opposition and rebellion movements erupted, especially in the north among the leaders and military commanders, in addition to the resistance of Lij Iyasu, who had become allied with the Afar leaders and some rebellious "Wollo" commanders. A compromise was the only possible solution for the parties in 1916. Within the court, a settlement emerged for the conflict. and conspirators against Lij Iyasu, especially the Shoan nobility and foreign missions.

Zewditu was not dangerous and had no advantage other than being Menelik's daughter, and Tafari had had positive stances towards the three colonial powers and had a background that indicated his openness and understanding of foreigners. However, this settlement also revealed the contradiction between its two parties, as it was considered strange and unusual because it combined in one decision the appointment of the Emperor and her heir, who was also the regent for the Emperor. The Empress was forty years old and was still considered a minor. The settlement was also ambiguous and vague, and it also carried duality at the peak of power, as it did not clearly define the powers of the two parties, which opened the way for Tafari to make decisions alone and consolidate powers in his hands.

The contrast between the two led to a conflict between their currents. Zewditu's education was limited.

The heir was twenty years younger than her, and she had no public activity. Zewditu had been married three times, all political marriages, to Ras Araya Selassie, son of Emperor Yohannes, then Dajach Webe Antaf Sajad, and finally Ras Gugsa Welle. With Iyasu's accession to power, she was exiled outside Addis Ababa and was suddenly brought to the pinnacle of power after five years of isolation.

The conflict did not end despite the dissolution of the Council of Ministers and the formation of a smaller council of five ministers. Zewditu began to waver between her adherence to traditions and her inclination towards her heir, who had a clear program for change and modernization.

The Minister of War, Fitawrari Habta Giyorgis, stood with the conservatives. He remained in this position since then and had the inheritance and leadership qualities that prevented Tafari from taking any action against him until his death in 1921. He inherited his land and men and increased his military and economic power.

After the death of Habta Giyorgis, a number of Tafari's supporters and proponents pressured for his coronation as king.