In the spring, the Qin State and the Chu ** team fought in Danyang, and the Chu State was defeated. The defeat of this battle put the state of Chu in an unprecedented predicament. More than 80,000 Chu soldiers were killed, and more than 70 people were captured, including Qu, liehou, and court officials, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Chu State. To make matters worse, the occupation of Hanzhong County allowed Qin to further control the strategic points of Chu. At this time, the king of Chu had to mobilize the whole country to try to turn the situation around.
However, in the fierce battle of Lantian, the Chu army was again defeated. This defeat once again proved the military inferiority of the Chu state and the great strength of the Qin state. Faced with such a grim situation, Han and Wei began to take the opportunity to invade Chu in the south and fought all the way to Dengdi. This news is undoubtedly another heavy blow to the state of Chu.
Under such circumstances, the state of Chu had to make concessions. In order to end the war, the state of Chu sued for peace with the state of Qin, ceding two cities in exchange for peace. This decision is undoubtedly a great sacrifice for the state of Chu, but it is also to protect the survival of the country and the safety of the people.
However, this peace agreement did not last long. Zhang Yi's strategy led to the breakdown of the alliance between Qin and Chu, sparking war again. Zhang Yi's deception and Chu's miscalculation exacerbated the contradictions between the two countries, which eventually led to the rupture of the alliance.
The defeat of this war put the state of Chu in an even more difficult situation. However, despite the tremendous pressure and challenges, the people of Chu did not give up their resistance. Their tenacity and courage have left a valuable historical memory for future generations.
In this process, Zhang Yi's strategy and deception played a key role. His skill and wisdom gave the Qin state an advantage in the war. However, his actions also reveal the importance of diplomacy in warfare. Diplomacy is not just a means to maintain peace through negotiations and agreements, it can also be a tool for waging war.
However, regardless of the outcome, the war brought huge losses to the state of Chu. Their defeat forced them to cede territory, pay indemnities, and accept Qin's control. This had a profound impact on the future of the Chu state, keeping them in a passive position for centuries to come.
Overall, the war revealed the complexity, contradictions, and competitiveness of the Warring States period. It illustrates the complex relationship between alliances, conflicts, realliances, and deception and miscalculation between Qin and Chu. The outcome of this war has had a profound impact on the future of both countries and has provided us with valuable historical lessons.