9. The Prince of Donghai (Sima Yue) Versus The Prince of Hejian (Sima Yong) 305
Sima Yue rebelled against Sima Yong in 305, enlisting the help of his brothers in the North China Plain. Sima Yong attempted to deprive Sima Yue of legitimacy by officially stripping him of all titles, but in response Sima Yue claimed that he was "rescuing the Emperor from his kidnappers and returning him to Luoyang".
The forces of Sima Yong and Sima Yue met in central Henan. Although Sima Yong was initially victorious, timely reinforcements from the Prince of Fanyang, Sima Chu (Sima Yue's cousin), mostly consisting of barbarian troops, helped turn the tide. By 306 Sima Yue had conquered Chang'an, which his forces plundered. Sima Yong fled to Mount Taibai, while Sima Ying fled towards Ye. Sima Yue became the latest prince to dominate the imperial court, which he moved back to Luoyang.
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