 When Li Fuwei got to Chang'an, Emperor Gaozu gave him the special treatment of allowing him to sit with Emperor Gaozu on the imperial seat and, at other occasions, honor even above Emperor Gaozu's son Li Yuanji the Prince of Qi.However, he did not permit Li Fuwei or Kan to return to Danyang, making Kan a general.In spring 623, he further bestowed the honorific office of "Taibao" (太保, one of the Three Excellencies) on Li Fuwei.