Xue declared himself the "Hegemonic Prince of Western Qin" (), and he created Xue Rengao the Duke of Qi, and soon the Prince of Qi. With the major general Zong Luohou () the Prince of Xing as his assistant, Xue Rengao attacked nearby commanderies, bringing them under his father Xue Ju's rule.
Xue declared himself the "Dominant Prince of Western Qin" (), appointing Xue Rengao Duke of Qi and soon Prince of Qi. With Major General Zong Luohou () as his aide, Xue Rengao attacked nearby commanderies, subjugating them to his father Xue Ju's rule.