 Tian's initial messengers were intercepted (and killed) by Yang's officer Shang Gongnai (), but eventually Tian's messenger Du Xunhe () arrived at Shou Prefecture and persuaded Zhu to join the rebellion.However, Zhu's involvement soon became known by Yang.Yang pretended to be going blind in the presence of Zhu's messengers to him and also in the presence of Lady Zhu.