In spring 617, Li persuaded Zhai that, with Emperor Yang away and his grandson Yang Tong the Prince of Yue in charge at Luoyang, the officials there were not of one mind.
In the aftermaths of the battle, Zhai Rang supported Li Mi as leader and offered the title of Duke of Wei-a title that Li's grandfather Li Yao (李曜) had previously carried during Northern Zhou-to Li.