Jianwen Emperor
The fall of Yangzhou was a devastating blow for the government forces, as the imperial capital Nanjing was now exposed to a direct attack. After discussing with Fang Xiaoru, the Jianwen Emperor decided to negotiate again with Zhu Di to delay the attack while calling for help from other provinces. The nearby provinces of Suzhou, Ningbo, and Huizhou all dispatched an army to protect the imperial capital.