Subsequently, Xi Zhongxun sent Shi Yuan and Fan Ming to secretly contact Hu Jingduo, a classmate of Licheng School, to discuss the uprising. Hu Jingduo received a letter from Xi Zhongxun, expressing that he would actively cooperate.Hu Jingduo got rid of the obstacle, discussed with the generals, and decided to revolt immediately.After the uprising, Hu Jingduo led his troops to Yan'an and was received by Chairman Mao. Chairman Mao said that Hu Jingduo had chosen the right path.