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Wei had beun to grow haughty, and Hong has him murdered as well.

He recalls Shih to the capital, but Shih's immense popularity with the Taiping troops arouses Hong's suspicion.

As the Taiping leaders grow increasingly suspicious of one another, the Taiping cause begins to collapse.

Hung now ignores his ablest followers and entrusts affairs of state to his incompetent elder brothers.

He withdraws from all government matters for long periods, spending his time with his harem or in religious speculation.