 Li Keyong then continued his advance toward Chang'an, defeating Huang's brother Huang Kui (黃揆) on the way.He joined forces with those from Hezhong, Yiwu, and Zhongwu (忠武, headquartered in modern Xuchang, Henan) Circuits, and defeated the major Qi general Shang Rang.In summer 883, after he defeated Huang Chao near Chang'an, Huang Chao abandoned Chang'an and fled east.