 Some outlying Han generals were initially reluctant to help Zuo Chang, but He Xun (), a much-respected and successful general, forced those generals to come to Zuo Chang's aid with powerful persuasion.The rebels, out of respect for He Xun, broke off the siege.After this episode, Zuo Chang was replaced by Song Nie (), a devout Confucian who believed that the situation could be remedied only by teaching the people the "Classic of Filial Piety".