[2] The coalition was unable to pursue them and fell apart due to internal conflict, with many warlords returning home to start their own quests to take over the empire, whose central authority had almost disappeared.

[3][4] Li Jue and Guo Si offered their submission to Wang Yun, but requested amnesty for their past actions, as they feared execution for their part in Dong Zhuo's regime.

[3] In the Battle of Chang'an on 28 June 192,[1] Li Jue and Guo Si drove Lü Bu to flight, killed officials and civilians,[3] and captured Wang Yun, who was executed a few days later.

[1] Lü Bu fled east to offer his service to Yuan Shu; his Chang'an regime with Wang Yun had lasted just 37 days.

[5] Li Jue and Guo Si would end up fighting each other for years for control of what was left of the imperial government, further devastating the city, until the emperor managed to escape east in 195.