In the same year, however, Herbert of Vermandois in alliance with Hugh the Great pushed Artald out of Reims by force.
[4] A local synod then deposed Artald, and Hugh (son of Herbert) became bishop once more.
Artald's return in 946 was supported by Louis and Otto I, King of the East Franks.
The events of the time are narrated in a chronicle by Flodoard, who was close to Artald.
They had spent some of Artald's time in exile together, supported by Rotbert of Trier.