Chapter 91: The surging land of Hebei

Just as Deng Sheng started to deal with domestic aristocratic families, Zhao and Yan, who were in Hebei, seemed to have agreed to fight Dai and Zhongshan.

In April of the ninth year of Qianyuan, Yan State defeated Dai, and in May, it captured Gaoliu, the capital of Dai State, and died.

In May of the same year, Zhao State also launched an attack on Zhongshan State. In less than ten days, it captured the capital of Zhongshan State Lunu City.

The actions of Zhao and Yan greatly attracted the attention of all countries in the world. All countries were speculating whether the two countries would fight in Hebei in the next step.

After the news from Hebei reached Wancheng, Deng Sheng summoned important officials to discuss.

"Tell me, what do you think?" Deng Sheng sighed. The actions of Zhao and Yan were really dazzling. Although Hebei is a bit far away from Deng, no matter how they fight, it is not about Deng's business, as the two powerful countries in the northern border, their every move involves the hearts of the countries. Now the Central Plains are basically divided into two camps, the Western Army, the Han and Qin are working in Longguan. It is estimated that they will not be able to calm down every one or two years. If Zhao Yan fights again, the two Western Army will not be able to free up their hands in the Central Plains, and Qi and Chu will probably have to attack Wei and Song.

"King, I think Zhao and Yan are probably going to fight." Cui Hao was the first to come out.

"King, I agree that Yan State's destruction of Dai and Zhao State's destruction of Zhongshan was to lay the groundwork for this war. It seems to be quiet now, but I estimate that this war will begin as soon as next spring." Su Hong also asserted that the two countries of Zhao and Yan will definitely start a war, and it is the beginning of next year. It is now the end of June, and autumn is about to begin. This autumn is the last time for Zhao and Yan. Once the winter is over, the two countries will start a war.

Deng Sheng nodded and said, "You all think who can win the State of Zhao or Yan?" Zhao Yan's fight is probably a foregone conclusion. Deng Sheng is now concerned about the victory or defeat between them. If Zhao wins, his power will probably expand rapidly, and he may have to start the Central Plains War again.

Everyone thought about it, and Cui Hao stepped out and said, "Return to the king, I think that the result of this battle has a great chance of winning."

"How do you say this?" Deng Sheng was a little confused. Although Zhao State is very strong, Yan State is not bad. Over the years, if Yan State had not been against Zhao State, Zhao State would have already entered the Central Plains. If it were to have competed with Zhao State in Hebei for so many years, Yan State still has the strength.

"When I go back to the king, there are three reasons why I concluded that the chance of Zhao winning is relatively high." Cui Hao stretched out three fingers and said, "One of this is Zhao State has Zhao Xin. Since Zhao Xin took over the military power of Zhao State, Zhao State has been fighting against Yan State. In Yan State, only one of them can take action. However, judging from the record of so many years, Le Lei is not Zhao Xin's opponent."

Everyone nodded repeatedly when they heard this. Zhao Xin was an unsolvable existence. The world's number one general was too famous, and it was too strong to suppress the countries in the world. If the Central Plains War was not too pitted by the Han and Wei, Zhao Xin would probably not be at a disadvantage. However, this was the case. Han Qing still failed to break through Zhao Xin's defense line. Zhao State with Zhao Xin naturally had the upper hand.

"That's the second." Cui Hao continued: "It's just a competition between the national strength of both sides. In terms of land area, Zhao and Yan are comparable. However, except for the four counties of Hejian, Anping, Bohai and Qinghe, the rest of Yan State are all barren lands. It can be said that the entire Yan State is supported by these counties. In contrast, Zhao State, whether it is Wei County, Taiyuan, Shangdang, Julu or Changshan, are all grain-producing lands. For example, Shuofang, Wuyuan and Yunzhong County, although the grain production is not much, there are abundant water and grass, and there are many cattle, sheep and horses. In terms of strength, Yan State is slightly inferior."

Deng Sheng nodded and agreed with Cui Hao's statement that this war is not only about troop strength, but also about logistics. Moreover, if a war begins, 80% of it will start in Jizhou, which means that it will choose to start a war in the grain-producing area of ​​Yan State. As long as Zhao State starts war before Yan State harvests grain, what will Yan State use to fight? As long as these counties are removed, Yan State will be completely finished.

"The third is a strategic issue. Whether it is the destruction of Zhongshan in Zhao or Yan in Yan, it is all about eliminating future troubles and expanding forces with great potential. However, in terms of choice, Yan was at a disadvantage. Yan destroyed Dai, and gained nothing except to eliminate hidden dangers. However, Zhao destroyed Zhongshan in Zhao. The wealth of Zhongshan is far from comparable to Dai County. With one increase and the other decrease, Yan's chances of victory are not high." Cui Hao smiled and told the third reason.

"Hahaha, Cui Qing said it well, what do you think?" Deng Sheng couldn't help but applaud Cui Hao's analysis. It's really worthy of being predicted, and this insight is not simple.

"Haha, king, after listening to Cui Shangshu's analysis, I think Yan State will be defeated." At this time, Su Hong went out and said something different from Cui Hao. Cui Hao said that Zhao State has a higher chance of winning, but Su Hong said that Yan State will be defeated.

"Su Qing, why do you think Yan State will be defeated?" Deng Sheng asked in confusion.

Su Hong smiled and said, "I wonder if the king still remembers why the Chu State almost couldn't hold on in the early stages of the Central Plains War, and even asked for help from my Da Deng?"

Deng Sheng was a little confused. When he said that, Zhao and Yan, why did they get involved in Chu again?

"Shangshu Su is talking about the remnants of the Dai Kingdom?" Cui Hao was also a smart person. After Su Hong said this, he understood.

Cui Hao's point of view also Deng Sheng understood that Chu State was restrained by the remnants of Lu State, which led to the Central Plains War at a disadvantage.

Su Hong nodded and said confidently: "That's right, it's the remnants of Dai State. Dai County is located in the border area and has a strong civilian style and has been fighting with foreign tribes all year round. Yan State can destroy its country in a short time, but cannot win its heart. Moreover, Dai County is not far from the capital of Yan State Jicheng. Once the remnants of Dai State cause chaos, the main force of Yan State far away in Jizhou may be difficult to rescue. Moreover, Dai County and Zhao State border, it is difficult to guarantee whether Zhao State will send troops to attack Dai County."

"Then the good guys think that after Zhao won, would they choose to continue fighting and eventually destroy Yan State, or would they stop when they meet?" Deng Sheng said. Since he knew that Zhao State had won, would Zhao State destroy Yan State in one go, or would they finish fighting, and then withdraw their troops if they wanted some benefits.

Cui Hao said: "Return to the king, I think that no matter what Zhao State chooses, the war between Zhao and Yan will greatly affect the situation in Hebei. Zhao State, who defeated Yan State, will no longer be invincible in Hebei, and the next step will be to march into the Central Plains."

Deng Sheng didn't say anything, but just nodded silently. Zhao Yan suddenly started a war, which would definitely have an impact on Deng's next actions, but it depends on how much the war was fought.
Chapter completed!