Wubei Zhi (Vol. 10)

...their horses and banners covered the plains. Xun then ordered his soldiers to climb the city walls, beat drums, and shout loudly, saying, "The army of Lord Liu has arrived!" When the troops of Su Mao heard this, their formation fell into chaos. Xun took advantage of this to charge and strike, thoroughly defeating them. He pursued them to Luoyang and beheaded Jia Qiang. Thousands of Mao's troops threw themselves into the river and died, and over ten thousand were taken alive. Xun returned after crossing the river with Feng Yi. From this time on, Luoyang was terrified and kept its city gates closed by day. At that time, Guangwu heard reports that Zhu Wei had broken through Henei and received the dispatch from [Kou] Xun. He was overjoyed and said, "I knew Kou Ziyi could be entrusted with heavy responsibilities."

Liu Penzi resided in the Changle Palace, while his soldiers looted the common people who knew not where to turn. Hearing that Deng Yu was riding high on his victories, marching with discipline, and being welcomed by the people who carried their burdens to meet his army, those who surrendered numbered in the thousands daily, with the army numbering over a million. Wherever Yu stopped, he would immediately park his carts and station his command to...