 Tan quickly attacked him and defeated his fleet, and Xie fled back to Jiangling, and then fled with his brother Xie Dun (), but Xie Dun was so overweight that he could not ride a horse, and so they slowed down and were captured.He was then delivered to Jiankang and executed with Xie Jiao and Xie Dun, along with all of his nephews and major associates, although many of his associates were spared.Emperor Wen became quickly known for his diligence in governing the state and his frugality, as well as his caring for the welfare of the people.