Later that year, Lan Han laid a trap for Murong Bao and tricked him into believing that he was still faithful to Murong Bao, and then as Murong Bao approached Longcheng, he had Murong Bao killed. He then took over the throne.
In the same year, Lan Han devised a ruse to ensnare Murong Bao, making him believe he remained loyal to Murong Bao, and subsequently, as Murong Bao approached Longcheng, Lan Han orchestrated his demise. He then claimed the throne.