Ning Yi knew that he had to find a way to summon all the people from the eighth camp of bandits, so he proposed to Liu Xigua to hold a banquet for hundreds of officials and required all bandits to attend.
Liu Xigua was unwilling at first, but was finally moved by Ning Yi's sincerity, which prevented Ning Yi from being bullied because of his junior status. He promoted Ning Yi and gave him new clothes.