 In 945, Li Jingda's staff member Xie Zhongxuan () argued to Li Jingda that leaving Song, whose reputation as a top adviser to LI Bian was well-known, in retirement would merely cause the people to be disappointed.Li Jingda relayed Xie's arguments to Li Jing, who agreed, and therefore had Li Jingda go see Song to recall him to the imperial government.In 947, Li Jing formally created Li Jingsui crown prince.