Zhuge Liang later enacted a "fair" talent enrolment process, which employed many local Shu scholars and intellectuals and so managed to earn their respect and support. However, he failed to completely resolve the conflict.
Zhuge Liang's subsequent actions led to the implementation of a more equitable talent acquisition process, one that effectively enlisted the backing of many local Shu intellectuals. However, despite this effort, the conflict remained unresolved.