Dong Zhang
One of the things that Guo had to immediately deal with was a conflict between his generals Dong Zhang and Li Shaochen. Li Shaochen had greater accomplishments in the campaign, but Guo was closer to and often consulted strategic matters with Dong. The conflict boiled into arguments where Li Shaochen threatened Dong's life. As a result, Guo recommended Dong to be the military governor of Dongchuan Circuit (東川, headquartered in modern Mianyang, Sichuan), to separate him from Li Shaochen. Li Shaochen, who believed that he deserved the Dongchuan command, met with Guo and tried to dissuade him — offering, as an alternative, Ren Huan, who was capable in both civilian and military matters. Guo, however, responded, "You, Li Shaochen, are rebelling; how do you dare to disobey my orders?" Li Shaochen thereafter withdrew from his presence in fear.