Liu Jin
The officials of Ningxia were invited to a banquet hosted by the Prince on the night of 12 May 1510. As they were drinking, rebel soldiers entered the court and massacred the guests, initiating the rebellion. The day afterward, soldiers were also sent out to kill or arrest the officials who had refused to attend. Prince Zhu also issued imperial edicts and commands declaring his "raison d'être" to boost support for his rebellion. He criticized the corruption of Liu Jin and claimed that his rebellion would oust Liu Jin from power. Under the influence of Liu Jin, regional commanders ignored Zhu's request for reinforcements and Zhu's edicts never reached the imperial court.