The adjutants Gong Wang and Ding Desun were going to take him prisoner but they were outnumbered by the brigands who rushed forward and took Xuan Zan back.
He advocated that they should withdraw all their men to some distance, and he would find a plan to capture the three leaders Xiang Chong, Li Gun, and Fan Rui.
Zeng Sheng ordered his cavalry to capture Li Kui, but the brigand leaders Qin Ming, Hua Rong, and four others, also moved forward at the same time to rescue him.
Zhu, the 'Dragon, ' in command of the Zhu family villagers now rushed forward to assist Hu San Niang by capturing Song Jiang, but was met by Ma Liu with whom he fought.