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With even the slightest stir in Changping City, the million-strong Xu army could arrive in an instant.
At that time, Chu would have to face not only the Jin-Xu United Army but also the possibility of additional, endless reinforcements coming from Xu.
Based on this point, Jin was clearly not a place that could be swiftly dealt with.
Therefore, Lu Yuan didn't set his sights on Jin.
After disregarding the Zheng Kingdom, he still had to strike first at that intimately familiar old friend, the Tang Kingdom.
Why strike at Tang?
Firstly, the Tang territory bordered Chu. Striking the opponent meant that Chu could be better supplied from the rear and avoid the risk of having their retreat cut off.
By taking over Tang's territory, Chu could directly assimilate the benefits, which could be described as maximized.
Secondly, Tang's military forces were too scattered.
