Around August 196, Emperor Xian returned to Luoyang under the escort of Yang Feng and Dong Cheng. In recognition of their contributions, he appointed Yang Feng as General of Chariots and Cavalry (車騎將軍) and ordered him to garrison at Liang State (梁國).
In late August 196, Emperor Xian returned to Luoyang with the support of Yang Feng and Dong Cheng. As a token of appreciation for their services, he promoted Yang Feng to General of Chariots and Cavalry (車騎將軍) and assigned him to govern Liang State (梁國).