In spring 397, after Murong Lin failed in a coup attempt, he fled out of the capital, and Murong Bao, in fear that Murong Lin would seize a relief force commanded by his son Murong Hui the Prince of Qinghe, decided to abandon Zhongshan.
In spring 397, after Murong Lin's failed rebellion against the capital, he escaped. In response, Murong Bao, concerned that Murong Lin would capture a rescue force led by his son Murong Hui, decided to leave Zhongshan.