10. The Prince of Donghai Emerges Victorious, 306-307
While fleeing, Sima Ying was captured and put under house arrest by Sima Chu (to whom Sima Ying was a second cousin once removed). A month later, however, Sima Chu died under mysterious circumstances. Owing to the fact that Sima Ying had deep roots in Ye, the subordinates of Sima Chu murdered Sima Ying and his family, using a false edict as justification.
Meanwhile, Sima Yong had taken up arms again and captured Chang'an, but was unable to advance much further than the Guanzhong region. Both sides therefore settled down into a stalemate.
Emperor Hui died under mysterious circumstances in 307 (possibly poisoned by Sima Yue). The new Emperor, Emperor Huai, was a brother of the former ruler. As part of the accession rituals, Emperor Huai issued an edict ordering Sima Yong to come to court as Minister over the Masses. As Sima Yong was on his way, however, forces loyal to the Prince of Nanyang Sima Mo killed him and his family.
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