Wu, under the rationale that Wuyue was having designs on its own territory by accepting a title that included "Wu" in its name, refused to receive the emissary, and further cut off diplomatic and trade relations with Wuyue.
Wu, dengan alasan bahwa Wuyue memiliki desain di wilayahnya sendiri dengan menerima gelar yang termasuk "Wu" dalam namanya, menolak untuk menerima utusan, dan lebih lanjut memotong hubungan diplomatik dan perdagangan dengan Wuyue.