Emperor Daizong was secretly displeased, but in order to placate Li Fuguo, gave him the title of "Shangfu" (尚父, meaning, "like father") and ordered that he not be referred to by name. He also made Li Fuguo "Sikong" (司空, one of the Three Excellencies) and "Zhongshu Ling" () – the head of the legislative bureau of government (中書省, "Zhongshu Sheng") and a post considered one for a chancellor. Li Fuguo gave a major part of the command responsibilities to Cheng Yuanzhen. Carrying out further retaliation against Xiao Hua, Li Fuguo had Xiao further demoted.