the rebels left, Bei's friend loaded him onto a cart, carrying him away to safety. In recognition of his contributions, the Han central government appointed Liu Bei as the Commandant (?) of Anxi County (???; northwest of present-day Anguo, Hebei), one of the counties in Zhongshan Commandery ???.

Later, the Han central government decreed that any official who had gained a post as a reward for military contributions was to