Li Hao
By 963, Li Hao had been sufficiently concerned about the growing power of Song that he was advocating to Meng that Later Shu formally submit to Song as a vassal. Meng initially agreed and was going to send an emissary to Song to submit, but Wang Zhaoyuan opposed it, and Meng changed his mind. Meng subsequently tried to strengthen his defenses at the borders to defend against a potential Song attack.