The Battle of Kunyang (昆陽之戰) was fought in June of 24 between Han and Xin forces. The attacking Han forces were led by Liu Xiu, while the far more numerous Xin were led by Wang Yi and Wang Xun. The Han forces were aided by rebels within the city of Kunyang itself. Wang Xun was killed during a foolish attack on Liu's force with a small contingent of his force, and the Han forces disrupted the remainder of the Xin army, forcing Wang Yi to retreat. For other uses, see number 24. ... Emperor Guangwu (January 15, 5 BC - March 29, 57), born Liu Xiu, was an emperor of the Chinese Han Dynasty, restorer of the dynasty in AD 25 and thus founder of the Latter Han (the name of the restored Han Dynasty). ...