4. The Princes of Qi, Hejian and Chengdu (Simas Jiong, Yong and Ying) Versus The Prince of Zhao, Sim
Sima Lun's usurpation of the throne was hotly contested by the other princes. Three major princes allied themselves to oppose him: in Xuchang, the Prince of Qi Sima Jiong; in Chang'an, the Prince of Hejian Sima Yong, and in Chengdu the Prince of Chengdu Sima Ying.
After a campaign lasting 60 days and with tens of thousands dead on both sides, Sima Lun's forces were defeated and he was himself put under house arrest, being forced to commit suicide not long after. The supporters of Sima Lun were also hunted down and exterminated.
Sima Jiong reinstated Emperor Hui as the rightful ruler of Jin, and appointed himself Grand Marshal. Simas Yong and Ying were also given high positions. Sima Jiong, however, abused his position, acting as if he was himself emperor.
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