 However, in spring 891, with imperial forces having recently conducted a failed campaign against Li Keyong and the imperial treasury drained, Emperor Zhaozong decided to abandon the campaign against Chen.He restored Chen's titles and ordered Gu and Wang to return to their posts at Dongchuan and Yongping.Wang, believing that Chengdu was on the verge of falling, decided to disobey the imperial orders and continue the campaign.