42 The Battle of Recapturing Wancheng -V1

42 The Recapture of Wancheng -V1

Zhu Jun was overjoyed and immediately ordered a fierce attack on the south gate of Wancheng, with Xuan De attacking the north gate and Zhu Jun the west gate, intentionally leaving the east gate open for the enemy to flee. Sun Jian was the first to ascend the city walls, where he slew over twenty Yellow Turban soldiers, causing the Yellow Turban army to scatter in defeat. Zhao Hong, riding swiftly with his spear, headed straight for Sun Jian. Jian leaped from the city walls, snatching Zhao Hong's spear and striking him down from his horse. Mounting Zhao Hong's horse, Jian swiftly moved back and forth, slaying the enemy troops. Sun Zhong led the retreating Yellow Turbans to break through the encirclement, exiting through the north gate, where he encountered Xuan De. With no intention to fight, Sun Zhong attempted to flee. Xuan De drew his bow, releasing an arrow that struck Sun Zhong, causing him to fall from his horse. Zhu Jun's forces then followed, decapitating tens of thousands and accepting countless surrenders. The Yellow Turban forces in over ten counties in the Nanyang region were all pacified.

朱儁大喜，便令坚攻打南门，玄德打北门，朱儁打西门，留东门与贼走。孙坚首先登城，斩贼二十余人，贼众奔溃。赵弘飞马突槊，直取孙坚。坚从城上飞身夺弘槊，刺弘下马；却骑弘马，飞身往来杀贼。孙仲引贼突出北门，正迎玄德，无心恋战，只待奔逃。玄德张弓一箭，正中孙仲，翻身落马。朱儁大军随后掩杀，斩首数万级，降者不可胜计。南阳一路，十数郡皆平。