Li Yuanji sent the general Zhang Da (張達) against Liu, despite Zhang's reluctance, as Li Yuanji gave Zhang only a small army, and Liu defeated Zhang. Zhang, angry at Li Yuanji, instead surrendered to Liu and led Liu to capture Yuci (榆次, in modern Jinzhong, Shanxi).
Li Yuanji sent General Zhang Da against Liu despite Zhang's reluctance; however, with a small army provided by Li Yuanji, Liu defeated Zhang. Zhang was angered and instead joined forces with Liu, who captured Yuci (Yuzhi, in modern Jinzhong, Shanxi).