In summer 936, due to Xu Jingqian's suffering from an illness, Yang relieved him from his posts; the posts, as well as the responsibility of overseeing the Wu government, were given to his brother Xu Jingsui.
Pada musim panas tahun 936, karena penderitaan Xu Jingqian karena penyakit, Yang membebaskannya dari jabatannya; kantor, serta tanggung jawab mengawasi pemerintah Wu, diberikan kepada saudaranya Xu Jingsui.