In the battle that ensued on September 8, his force of 50,000 troops were decimated by Esen's army and Zhengtong was captured and held in captivity by the Mongols--an event known as the Tumu Crisis.
His force of 50,000 troops were decimated by Esen's army. This was in the battle. This battle ensued on September 8. Zhengtong was captured and held in captivity by the Mongols--an event known as the Tumu Crisis. This was in the battle. This battle ensued on September 8.