As a reward for his victory, he was appointed commandant-general by Bernardo O'Higgins, but after a coup d'état led by Luis Carrera he was exiled to Argentina in 1814, when Carrera took over power.
To celebrate his triumph, he was bestowed the title of commandant-general by Bernardo O'Higgins, but following a coup orchestrated by Luis Carrera, he was forced into exile in Argentina in 1814 as Carrera assumed control.