Edicts were signed by Yang Hao, but he was not even permitted to meet with the officials. Yuwen Huaji soon engaged the rebel leader Li Mi but suffered several defeats against Li and eventually forced to withdraw to Wei (魏縣, in modern Handan, Hebei). As he saw his military power waning, he became depressed.
Yang Hao signed edicts, but he was not permitted to meet with officials. Yuwen Huaji engaged the rebel leader Li Mi and faced several setbacks before withdrawing to Wei (魏縣, in modern Handan, Hebei). Witnessing his diminishing military power, he grew despondent.