Zhang Zhongwu thereafter ruled Lulong in de facto independence from the imperial government .
Zhang Zhongwu thereafter followed Emperor Wuzong 's orders during Emperor Wuzong 's campaigns against the Huigu Khanate remnants and the warlord Liu Zhen , and therefore enjoyed a strong relationship with the imperial government .
Zhang Zhongwu thereafter ruled Lulong in de facto independence from the imperial government , but followed Emperor Wuzong 's orders during Emperor Wuzong 's campaigns against the Huigu Khanate remnants and the warlord Liu Zhen , and therefore enjoyed a strong relationship with the imperial government .