After Xiao Feng's death, the Beggar Gang's prestige was damaged, and internal debates continued over the choice of gang leader and future course (whether to continue to be loyal to the court or to be independent). After Murong Fu went crazy, his power was annexed by his retainers or the emerging "Bei Ming Alliance". Xu Zhu's Lingjiu Palace is far away in the Western Region, and its influence on the Central Plains has weakened. The Shaolin Temple closed its doors for repairs and was leaderless for a while.
