 In 897, Wang again launched a major attack on Dongchuan, commanded by Hua and another adoptive son, Wang Zongyou (), while sending Wang Zongjin () to attack Fengxiang to cut off any relief forces that might come from Fengxiang, and Wang Zongjin defeated Li Maozhen's adoptive son Li Jihui.When Li Maozhen subsequently sent Li Jizhao () to try to relieve Dongchuan, Wang Jian's adoptive son Wang Zongbo () defeated and captured him.Around the same time, Wang Zongkan and Wang Zongruan () captured the Three Gorges region, opening a trade path to the east down the Yangtze River.