The victory raised Zhao Kuangyin up to the post of the grand commander of the palace guards, as well as reorganising and training them. More importantly, he developed the relations with other generals and officials related to the Chief of Palace, including Shi Shouxin, Wang Shenqi (), Yang Guangyi (), Wang Zhengzhong (), Liu Qingyi (), Liu Shouzhong (), Liu Yanrang (), Mi Xin (), Tian Chongjin (), Pan Mei, his brother Zhao Kuangyi, Shen Yilun (), Lu Xuqing, Zhao Pu (), Chu Zhaofu (). Within a few years, Zhao Kuangyin completely controlled the palace guards and even developed a set of officials under him with the people mentioned above.