Wu and Chu forces continue their fierce attack on Liang's capital Suiyang.

Zhou Yafu suggests to Emperor Jing that the proper strategy is not to engage Wu and Chu forces head on because, in particular, Chu forces are known for their ferocity and excellent mobility.

Rather, his plan is to let Liang take the brunt of the attack, bypass Liang, and cut off the Wu and Chu supply lines to starve the rebel forces.

Emperor Jing agrees, and Zhou sets out from the capital Chang'an to join his main forces, already gathered at Yingyang.

Wu and Chu prepare assassins on the way between Chang'an and Yingyang to assassinate Zhou, but Zhou, having been warned by the soldier Zhao She, goes by a circuitous route and avoided the assassins.

After taking command of his forces, Zhou heads toward Changyi (in modern Jining, Shandong) to prepare to cut off the Wu and Chu supply routes.

At this time Liang appears to be in great danger, and Prince Liu Wu sends a series of messengers to seek immediate assistance from Zhou, which Zhou ignores.

Emperor Jing, concerned for his brother, orders Zhou to head to Liang immediately to save it.

Zhou refuses, and instead sends a cavalry force to cut off the Wu and Chu supply lines.

The strategy is effective.

Wu and Chu, unable to capture Liang quickly due to the strong defense put up by the prince's generals Han Anguo and Zhang Yu, head northeast to attack Zhou.

Zhou refuses to engage in a direct battle with Wu and Chu forces, but rather concentrates on defending his camp.

After failing to gain a decisive victory over Zhou, the Wu and Chu forces begin to suffer from starvation and collapse.

Liu Pi flees to the court of Donghai, which kills him and seeks peace with Han.

Liu Wu, the prince of Chu, commits suicide.