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 the late summer of 196, Emperor Xian returned to Luoyang with the backing of Yang Feng and Dong Cheng. As a gesture of gratitude for their help, he appointed Yang Feng as General of Chariots and Cavalry (車騎將軍) and ordered him to oversee Liang State (梁國).