In 923, the Caliph, facing troubles at home, released Yusuf, who traveled back to Armenia to unleash his fury against Armenia and especially Gagik I. He began demanding tribute from the Armenians rulers rule but faced considerable resistance by Ashot II.
En 923, o califa, afrontando problemas no seu reino, liberou a Yusuf, quen viaxou de volta a Armenia para liberar toda a súa xenreira contra Armenia e especialmente contra Gagik I. Comezou por pedir tributos ós gobernantes armenios pero encontrouse cunha considerable resistencia por parte de Ashot II.