When Guangwudi appointed a general, he had to consult Deng Yu. Everyone recommended by Deng Yu thinks that he is a talented person, and Emperor Guangwu thinks that Deng Yu is a good Bole. At that time, the Red Eyebrow Army marched westward, and the emperor made Wang Kuang, Cheng Shu and Liu resist. Guangwudi thought that the Red Eyebrow Army would occupy Chang 'an, and he wanted to take this opportunity to betray Emperor Geng Shi. Shandong has changed at this time, and I don't know who to entrust things to. Guangwudi thought Deng Yu was magnanimous, so he was in charge of the Western Expedition. Emperor Guangwu worshipped Deng Yu as a former general, supported Jeff with 20,000 soldiers, and made him go west, and named Deng Yu as a deputy general. In the first year of Jianwu, Deng Yu led the troops from Jiguan to Hedong, and Hedong could not defend the city. Deng Yu attacked for ten days and finally won, taking thousands of trenches. If we attack Anyi again, we won't be able to attack for months. General Gengshi Fan Shen led tens of thousands of troops and spent a day in the scorching sun. When Deng Yu tried to attack Deng Yu, he sent several generals to meet him in Iola and killed Fan Shen's head. Wang Kuang led thousands of soldiers to attack Deng Yu. Deng Yu's war is unfavorable. In the evening, the fighting stopped temporarily, and Deng Yu's men felt that the tide was gone, so they advised Deng Yu to escape overnight. Deng Yu wouldn't listen.
The next day, in Guihai, Wang Kuang thought the timing was bad and didn't send troops to attack. Therefore, Deng Yucai was able to put troops in position and dispatch troops. The next morning, the Kuang army attacked Deng Yu, and Deng Yu ordered the army not to move; As soon as Wang Kuangjun arrived at the camp, Deng Yu ordered all the generals to unite to defeat Wang Kuangjun. Wang Kuang and others abandoned the army and fled. Deng Yuqing chased it with anger. Liu Jun, Hedong satrap Baoyang and corps commander were captured alive. They were all killed. He confiscated six jeffs, 500 seals and countless weapons, thus pacifying Hedong County. Emperor Guangwu acceded to the throne, making the deceased worship Deng Yu as a great Stuart and make him a Hou. Deng Yucai is twenty-four years old.
-At the age of 24, Deng Yu was named Dasitu and Empress Feng.
At that time, Sanfu's army was defeated one by one, and the place where the Red Eyebrow Army passed was brutally plundered, and the people did not know where to go. It is said that Deng Yu often wins battles, and its troops are disciplined, so everyone wants to help the old and bring the young to meet Deng Yu's army. Thousands of people went back there, and millions claimed to be there. Wherever Deng Yu goes, he will stop to say hello to him on holidays. His father is childish, with white hair tied in a bun and squeezed under the car. He was grateful for this joy, so Deng Yu became famous in Kansai. Guangwudi praised Deng Yu several times. The heroes urged Deng Yu to attack Chang 'an directly. Deng Yu said: "Otherwise, although there are many people in our department, there are very few people who can fight. There is no savings to rely on in front and no wealth to transfer behind. The Red Army has just occupied Chang 'an, which is rich in wealth and unstoppable in morale. But thieves live in groups and don't plan all day. Although there are many financial downturns, how can we persist? Shang Jun, northern areas and stable areas are sparsely populated and rich in millet and livestock. Only by temporarily consolidating the Northern Route Army and feeding on the people can we attack the Red Eyebrow Army. " So he led the army to the north of the county seat. Wherever Deng Yu went, he defeated the Red Eyebrow Army and ensured the safety of the camp. All countries open their doors to join them.
Guangwudi thought Guan Zhong didn't settle down and Deng Yu didn't join the army for a long time. He said, "Stuart is Yao; The thief is Jay. Chang 'an people can't live forever. At this time, they should take this opportunity to attack and comfort the people of Chang 'an. This is the hope of the people. " Deng Yu still insisted on the previous idea and sent Yin Feng and Zongxin to guard the investigation city. The two men fought for power and profit and attacked each other. Yin Feng killed Zongxin and fought back with Deng Yu. Deng Yu sent messengers to report to Emperor Guangwu. The emperor asked the messenger, "Who has the cutest voice?" The messenger said, "This is to protect the army and the Yellow Defense." The emperor guessed that Yin Feng and Huang Fang could not reconcile for a long time, and confrontation was inevitable. So he said to Deng Yu, "Huang Fang must have caught Yin Feng." So he sent senior ministers Guangzong and Jeff to surrender to Huang Fang.