After Qian Hongzuo died in 947 and was succeeded by his brother Qian Hongzong (King Zhongxun),[REF] Qian Hongzong continued to entrust Yuan Dezhao with the military matters in campaigns involving the former Min territory.
Around the new year 948, Qian Hongzong considered killing the powerful guard general Hu Jinsi, but could not resolve to do so immediately.