However, Chu State's performance this year was simply too dazzling and frightening.
No one knew whether after this winter had passed and spring had arrived next year, Chu State launched its second attack, Liang would still be able to hold on?
If Liang couldn't hold on, then no matter how much territory Xu State managed to seize by moving south at this time, aside from further diluting its already scarce military force, giving Chu State the chance to defeat each in detail,
there really seemed to be no benefit left.
On the contrary, maintaining control over the recently captured Dongping and Le'an counties seemed a not insignificant opportunity for Xu State to preserve.
For these two counties were right next to Xu State's homeland.
Should these territories come under attack, the country could quickly mobilize troops and supplies from inside to come to the rescue.
Fighting a defensive battle at one's own doorstep, Xu State still had considerable confidence.
