Wang Mi's foundation was in Shangdang. When he dispatched troops toward Luoyang, it was from Shangdang, so now Shangdang was lacking in military strength. Moreover, transferring troops from other places would take time, and most importantly, Zhang Tao did not have the authority to mobilize troops.
Wang Shou had disappeared, and even if he returned, he would not have it either.
Before Wang Zhang officially returned to Shangdang, they dared not spread the news of Wang Mi's death.
Zhang Tao was certain that as soon as he released the news of Wang Mi's death, those generals and officials would immediately look for their next patron.
Their personnel composition was complex, including Xiongnu, former Jin State officials and scholars, as well as generals of poor farmer origin, and they did not hold much loyalty to Wang Mi.
So Zhang Tao could not withstand Zhao Hanzhang.
