 Gao Yang set up his headquarters in Jinyang, intending to control the military, and in spring 550, Gao Yang had Emperor Xiaojing create him the Prince of Qi Commandery – a slightly lesser title than the one that his brother declined before his death.Just two months later, Gao Yang's title was changed to Prince of Qi.Meanwhile, Gao Yang's associate Gao Dezheng (高德政) was trying to persuade him to seize the throne.