 While the campaign was ongoing, Yang Nandang () the ruler of Chouchi, who had been a nominal vassal to both Liu Song and Northern Wei, also attacked and occupied Liang Province (梁州, modern southern Shaanxi) in 433.In spring 434, Emperor Wen's general Xiao Sihua () was able to defeat Yang Nandang's forces and recapture Liang Province.Yang Nandang soon apologized, and not willing to lose a potential ally against Northern Wei, Emperor Wen accepted his apology.