Wubei Zhi (Vol. 10)

The various generals did not know what to do. Wu Han said, "You all must exert yourselves! The nephew of the King Referring to the descendant of the Liu clan is in Nanyang; why worry about having no leader?" The crowd was then settled. Chen Jun said, "The rebels lack heavy baggage and supplies. If we cut off their food source, we can annihilate them without battle." The King sent Jun to lead light cavalry and gallop ahead of the rebels. They observed that those fortifications that were solid and complete were ordered to hold firm, while those scattered in the wild were raided. When the rebels arrived, they found nothing and consequently dispersed in defeat.

Wu Han, carrying his orders, arrived at Yuyang. Hearing that Emperor Guangwu Original: "Guangwu" was a man of virtue, he wished to return to him alone. He then persuaded the Grand Administrator, Peng Chong, saying, "The elite cavalry of Yuyang and Shanggu is known throughout the world. Why do you not combine the elite forces of these two commanderies to join Lord Liu and attack Handan? This is a merit of the current age." Chong thought this was reasonable, but his subordinates all wished to attach themselves to Wang Lang. Chong could not prevail over them. Han then took his leave and stayed at an outer pavilion.