[1] The Later Zhou dynasty took advantage of Emperor Muzong's troubles to consolidate its position in northern China, a region that had been under the influence of the Khitans since earlier in the century.
[1] The Later Zhou dynasty attacked Liao positions in 958 in an attempt to regain the Sixteen Prefectures.
This provoked Emperor Muzong to lead a large army to the southern capital (present-day Beijing).
Military confrontation was averted with the death of the Later Zhou emperor Chai Rong.
Despite this peace, there were two issues outstanding between the two states that would result in war after Emperor Muzong's reign: those of the Sixteen Prefectures and the Northern Han dynasty.