But now Lu Yuan had swept away the rival warlords, and he was about to unify Central State.
Those whom he defeated, likened to homeless dogs, would lose Central State, the pivotal platform that facilitated contact and alliances among the states, allowing them to assist each other and collectively resist Chu forces.
Already divided among the states, separated by mountains and rivers, it would not be easy for the remaining forces of the Nine Provinces to unite once again.
Just like when Lu Yuan attacked Xu State, at best they could only seek help from Tang Kingdom.
Attacking Xu State, they could also only rely on Tang Kingdom for help, unable to reach Xu State across an entire major state.
Because the journey was too long, and there wasn't enough time, even if Xu State wished to dispatch troops to help, just traveling there would take nearly half a year, if not more.
By then, by the time the Xu Army arrived at the battlefield, it would all be over.
Moreover.
