But similarly, these millions of captives also represented a huge force that everyone overlooked.
Previously, the Chu people had forgotten this force, and the Zhao people had likewise neglected it.
Now, if this force were suddenly mobilized, it could catch everyone off guard and have an unimaginably surprising effect.
The Zhao presence in Watign City was weak, with not too many troops stationed there.
This was not due to any oversight on their part, but rather a calculated belief that even if the Chu army wanted to execute a surprise attack, it would be almost impossible to conquer Watign City in a short time.
Even if the Chu were ruthless enough to take the city regardless of losses, the Chu army that remained, after the brutalities of a siege, would be exhausted and demoralized, utterly incapable of executing any further surprise tactics.
At that point, the Zhao could then adjust their troop deployments at leisure to contend with the Chu's unexpected move.
