Among the southern countries during the time of Five Dynasties, the Min was the smallest and weakest one. Thus, the Min always remained a friendly relation with its neighboring nations. Among these neighbors, Namhan established relation with the Min since the time of its previous ruler Wang Chao. By the time of the second ruler of the Min, Wang Shen-zhi, they further established official diplomatic relation. There were intermarriages between two nations; thus, their relationship was actually solid. However, the Min took the opportunity to attack Meiko Township of Namhan. The action of the Min ruler, Wang Shen-zhi, was launched under considerations instead of an abrupt act.