The Southern Expedition was divided into four groups: Cen Peng, Jia Fu, and Wang Liang. The three groups progressed smoothly and successfully captured Xinye, Huyang, and Pingshi.
Only Zhu's army who attacked Yuyang encountered huge resistance during the siege and could not capture it for a long time.
Just when Cen Peng, Jia Fu, and Wang Liang were about to lead their troops to reinforce Zhu, news suddenly came from Wancheng that Deng Feng, the main force in command, was attacking Wancheng.
After learning about this, Cen Peng immediately sent a letter to Jia Fu, Wang Liang, and Zhu Zhuan, ordering them to rush to Wancheng with him, not only to relieve the danger of Wancheng, but also to fight to the death with the main force of Deng Fengjun.
Both Jia Fu and Wang Liang followed Cen Peng's general orders and led their troops to Wancheng, but Zhu did not obey the order and stayed here in Yuyang to continue the attack on the city.
Compared with Xinye, Huyang, and Pingshi, Yuyang is the closest to Wancheng. According to Zhu's plan, he could capture Yuyang first and then send troops to rescue Wancheng in time.
Zhu did this just to save face. The other three armies all successfully completed their set goals, but his route made no progress. He was helpless against Yuyang. How could he have the face to fight with Cen Peng and Jia Fu?
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Moreover, Zhu Ke paid homage to General Jianyi. You must know that if you add the word "大" in front of a general, he is no longer an ordinary general. In wartime, a general only has the power to command a unit, while a general can exercise control.
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Cen Peng was originally a court lieutenant. After Liu Xiu appointed him as the commander-in-chief of the Southern Expedition Army, he was named the Southern Expedition General.
Only a general has the authority to command so many soldiers and horses. Otherwise, Cen Peng, as a Tingwei, assumes the position of chief general. His name is not correct, his words are not smooth, and it is difficult to convince the public.
After Liu Xiu became emperor, he immediately named Zhu the General of Jianyi, which shows how much Liu Xiu valued Zhu.yyls
However, Liu Xiu's actions made Zhu feel even more pressured. Many people in the army were even talking privately, saying that the reason why Zhu was able to serve as General Jianyi was not because of his true talent and practical learning, nor did he have such a big power.
His ability was entirely due to his close personal relationship with His Majesty. The two grew up together and were classmates. When His Majesty raised troops in Chongling, Zhu followed His Majesty on horseback and mixed up his seniority.
On the surface, Zhu seemed not to care at all about these gossips, but in fact, he listened to them in his heart. This time he sent troops to Nanyang, Zhu had already made up his mind that he would make great achievements and silence everyone with his achievements.
As a result, the actual situation turned out to be very cruel. Our troops were divided into four groups. Only his own group was unfavorable and made no progress. How could Zhu accept it in his heart?
After learning that Deng Feng was attacking Wancheng, the armies of Cen Peng, Jia Fu and Wang Liang were all marching towards Wancheng. Only Zhu's army stayed in Yuyang and continued to attack Yuyang.
Zhu was anxious and used all his strength during the siege, even taking command personally. But at this juncture, the main force of Deng Fengjun suddenly came from behind Zhu's army.
The person who commanded the main force of Deng Feng's army was not Deng Feng, but Deng Feng's younger brother, Deng Zhong.
Deng Zhong led the main force and came out from behind Zhu Jun who was attacking the city, catching Zhu Jun by surprise.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhu immediately sent people to Wancheng to ask for help from Cen Peng. At this time, Cen Peng, Jia Fu, and Wang Liang had joined forces and were fighting Deng Feng.
Hearing that Zhu was attacked by the enemy's main force in Yuyang, Cen Peng couldn't help but take a breath. If the main force of Deng Feng's army was in Yuyang, then what was the origin of this army and horse commanded by Deng Feng himself in Wancheng?
After thinking about it, Cen Peng suddenly realized that he had been fooled. The troops now commanded by Deng Feng were most likely the troops of Yancen, Qin Feng, and Dong.
But now it was too late for him to understand this. The main force of the Southern Expeditionary Army headed by Cen Peng was held back by the coalition forces commanded by Deng Feng and could not withdraw at all. There was no chance to go to Yuyang to assist Zhu's army.
Zhu Jun was isolated and helpless here in Yuyang, facing the massive attack by Deng Fengjun's main force alone. What was terrible was that Deng Fengjun in Yuyang City also took the initiative to come out of the city and engage in a pincer attack with Deng Zhong's army from both inside and outside.
Being attacked by enemies from both inside and outside, Zhu's army fought hard for a day and night, but finally could no longer hold on. The entire army was defeated. Thirty thousand soldiers were completely scattered, and there were countless casualties.
More than a dozen guards were guarding Zhu. Looking at the enemies swarming from all directions, the guards said anxiously: "General, leave quickly! If you don't leave, it will be too late!"
At this time, Zhu was already disheartened. All 30,000 soldiers had been beaten in his own hands. How could he have the face to see Cen Peng, and how could he have the face to return to Luoyang to see His Majesty?
Thinking of this, he looked up to the sky and let out a long sigh and said, "Forget it! I followed His Majesty and raised troops in Nanyang back then, and if I die in Nanyang today, I can be considered a worthy death!"
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Zhu waved his hands to the guards around him and said, "Let's go! If you are lucky enough to return to Luoyang alive and see your majesty, you can tell your majesty that although you are incompetent, you have not insulted the reputation of the Han family!"
As he spoke, he picked up the long knife, clamped the horse's belly with both legs, urged the horse to rush out, and went straight towards the enemy troops who were killing him in front.
The long knife drew a long electric light in the air, flashed into the crowd, and blood spurted out. Several Deng Fengjun soldiers were swept to the ground by the blade. Zhu rushed into the enemy crowd with his horse, brandished the long knife, and left
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But he was alone, and no matter how powerful his force was, he could not reverse the Han army's defeat. More and more enemy troops rushed towards Zhu, but Zhu was not paying attention and was tripped by the horse rope that was dragged over.
Hearing a muffled thud, Zhu and the war horse fell to the ground. The surrounding soldiers thought they had an opportunity and swarmed forward. Zhu who was lying on the ground roared, grabbed the long knife, swung it outwards
One wave.
Sha! The blade tore open the chests of a circle of enemy soldiers around him. Seven or eight soldiers who came up spurted blood from their chests and fell to the ground. At this time, a dozen guards who had been guarding Zhu rushed out from the crowd and arrived at Zhu's side.
Come closer and temporarily drive back the enemy troops around him.
One of the guards jumped off the horse, handed the reins to Zhu, and said urgently: "General, hurry up!"
Zhu's eyes turned red as he looked at these brothers who were desperately trying to protect him. Before he could speak, someone in the crowd suddenly laughed and said, "Leave? Today, none of you can leave!"
Following the words, Deng Fengjun's soldiers separated to the left and right, and a group of people on horseback came out from the crowd. The leader was a man Zhu Tai was familiar with, and it was Deng Zhong.
Seeing Deng Zhong, a cold light flashed in Zhu's eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said, "It's you!"
"Zhu, we haven't seen each other for a long time!" Deng finally looked at Zhu and said cheerfully. At this time, he looked like a winner. In fact, he did win this battle.
"You white-eyed wolf!" Zhu said fiercely: "His Majesty treats you very well, but you do something rebellious..."
Before Zhu could finish what he said, Deng Zhong waved his hands to him and said with a sneer: "Zhu, let's stop talking nonsense between us!"
He pointed around and said: "You have also seen that your subordinates are dying and escaping. Now you are the only one left. So, Zhu, do you want to die or live?"
"I want your life first!" Zhu was so angry that he roared angrily and charged towards Deng Zhong who was opposite him with his knife.
The guards next to him said: "General, let the villain go first!" As they spoke, the guards urged their horses to rush towards Deng Zhong.
It's just that they rushed up faster and fell faster. The cavalry behind Deng Zhong raised their crossbows and fired arrows. Zhu's bodyguards were shot to the ground, including men and horses, and were killed on the spot.
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Seeing this, several other guards raised their hands to Zhu and said, "General, I want you to go first!" Before they finished speaking, they also urged their horses to rush towards Deng Zhong.
This was completely a suicidal charge, but even though they knew they were going to die, they didn't even blink an eye.
Bang, bang, bang! The sound of the crossbow box being ejected was endless, followed by the sound of falling to the ground. Several guards were not spared, and they were all shot to the ground.
The guard who finally fell down tried his best to throw the spear in his hand at Deng Zhong.
Deng Zhong sat on the horse and didn't even try to hide. He laughed out loud and swung the sword in his hand outward casually. Bang, the flying spear was deflected, spinning and flying out.
He looked at Zhu opposite him cheerfully and asked with a smile: "Zhu, you are the only one left now. Do you want to be like them and seek your own death?"
Seeing his brothers die tragically one after another, his eyes turned red, and he shouted: "Deng Zhong, I want your life!"
Zhu rushed forward with his sword in hand. Before he could reach Deng Zhong, he suddenly shot a crossbow arrow diagonally sideways.
The crossbow arrow was not aimed at Zhu, but was nailed hard on the horse's neck. The war horse neighed and fell to the ground. Zhu, who was riding on the horse, rolled forward due to inertia.
When his body stopped on the ground and he looked up again, he had already rolled up to Deng Zhong's horse.
Zhu was about to get up from the ground and kill Deng Zhong in front of him with his sword. At this time, a large group of soldiers swarmed in and blocked Zhu with spear after spear.
The spears were opened, and the soldiers used all their strength to imprison Zhu with their spears. Zhu couldn't break free from the crowd's imprisonment, and roared angrily. A soldier who came around behind him used the end of his spear to strike hard.
Hit Zhu hard on the back of the head.
He groaned and felt his eyes darken, and he fell forward involuntarily. Deng Zhong lowered his head and glanced at Zhu, shook his head and shouted: "Take it!"
Following his words, a soldier carrying a rope walked up to Zhu Jin, pulled his shoulders and back, and tied him tightly.
Then, Deng finally ordered the entire army to retreat. As for Yuyang, we no longer had to defend it. All the soldiers in the city evacuated with the main force.
The war in Yuyang came to an end, and the news soon reached Wancheng. Deng Feng got the news first, and when he learned that his side had won in Yuyang, he immediately ordered that the entire army defend the camp and no one was allowed to go to war without authorization.
Cen Peng and others were eager to go to Yuyang to rescue Zhu, but did not attack Deng Fengjun's camp. On the way to Yuyang, they encountered the remnants of Zhu's army that had been routed below.
After asking the remaining defeated generals, Cen Peng and others learned that Zhu had been defeated in Yuyang, and even Zhu himself had been captured alive by the soldiers and horses of Commander Deng Zhong.
This battle that took place in Nanyang was a heavy blow to both the Southern Expeditionary Army and the Luoyang court.
The Luoyang court changed commanders before the battle and asked Cen Peng to replace Wu Han. As a result, the Southern Expedition Army commanded by Cen Peng suffered a big loss not long after entering Nanyang. What was terrible was that Zhu was captured by Deng Fengjun.
Although the main responsibility for Zhu's capture still lies with Zhu himself. He did not obey Cen Peng's orders. However, a dignified general was captured alive by the enemy. As the commander-in-chief, Cen Peng was naturally to blame.
When the news came back to Luoyang, the court was shocked.
Many ministers began to impeach Song Hong in hindsight. Song Hong had always advocated changing commanders before the battle. Although Da Sima was defeated in Nanyang, the casualties of his own soldiers were not large, and no general had ever been defeated by the enemy.
There was a precedent for the army to be captured alive or killed in battle, but after Cen Peng was replaced as the commander-in-chief, General Zhu Jianyi was defeated in just one battle. How could we fight the next battle in Nanyang?
At the same time, many people secretly admired Liu Xiu. Wu Han fought the battle in Nanyang like that, and Liu Xiu still refused to change his commander. It must be said that Liu Xiu was really foresighted.
