His rapid rise in the emperor's favor was probably due to his immense store of learning, which was useful in asserting the imperial rights where disputes arose between the empire and the estates.
Hans hurtige stigning i kejserens anseelse var sandsynligvis på grund af hans enorme lager af læring, som var nyttigt til at hævde de kejserlige rettigheder, hvor tvister opstod mellem imperiet og godser.