Chapter 418
The Chao Kingdom had spent twenty years preparing for this attack. Unlike Da Xia, which was surrounded by predatory smaller kingdoms like Da Liang and Northern Qi, the Chao Kingdom had only one small kingdom to its north — nothing to fear — and its western border faced the sea. This meant it could throw its entire strength into attacking Da Xia. But Da Xia's main forces were split into two groups — the Qin family army and the Northwest army.
The Qin family army guarded the south, while the Northwest army guarded the north. The Chao Kingdom's strength matched Da Xia's. Facing an enemy force twice their size, no matter how formidable the Qin family army was, they couldn't drive them back in a short time.