Later Shu
By the time that Wang and Qi arrived at Jinchang's capital Chang'an in spring 948, Zhao had already left for Kaifeng. Wang mobilized the Jinchang troops, as well as Zhao's personal guards (which he left in Chang'an in order to alleviate fears about him), to prepare to resist Later Shu forces, although he was concerned that Zhao's personal guards might flee, and therefore considered tattooing their faces to mark them. Zhao's officer Zhao Siwan was enthusiastic about the idea and volunteered to be tattooed first. Qi found this to be a sign of treachery, and therefore suggested that Wang kill Zhao Siwan; Wang refused. Wang subsequently defeated the Later Shu generals Li Tinggui (), and the Later Shu forces withdrew, particularly after Hou changed his mind and resisted them.