 However, by 784, after Zhu's rebellion was defeated, with the Chang'an region stricken by a serious famine, at the persuasion of his key advisor Li Mi, he alleviated Han's apprehension by sending Han's son Han Gao () to Zhenhai to request that he send food supplies as soon as possible.In response, Han sent a large supply of rice, causing Emperor Dezong to be very happy with him.HIs trust in Han was further enhanced when Chen died later in the year, and Han was able to dissuade Chen's subordinate Wang Shao () from starting a disturbance to take over Huainan.