Wherever he went, he dealt with various aristocratic families. Whether it was forming alliances for mutual benefit or binding them with marriage, the ultimate goal was always self-interest and ensuring the family's continued prosperity. Today is the first time someone has spoken up for the common people.

What a fine saying: "The country has no peaceful days, the year has no peaceful days, the states have no fixed diplomatic relations, and the land has no fixed masters."

For a moment, they were speechless.

The two groups fell silent. The tense standoff disappeared, but the atmosphere became very oppressive.

After a while, Qin Su seemed to get tired of standing, so she found a smooth stone and sat down.

"When warlords are divided, they are all vying for profit. Maintaining an army and expanding their territory all require money and supplies. This is an inevitable process." Qin Su said, his eyes flickering behind his mask. "You're right. When warlords fight for supremacy, it is the common people who suffer the most."

The world situation can only end the war and return to peace through complete unification, but this is not something that can be resolved in a few words.

One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand soldiers; how much more so for the world at large.

Throughout history, which dynasty did not reach the top without experiencing bloodshed and sacrifice, and standing on the bones of corpses?

After a long silence~

"You guessed right, I came here for my own selfish gain."

After saying this, Qin Su leaned against the stone wall, his expression relaxed and his posture languid. The look in his eyes at Mo Lan was no longer as sharp as before.

Mo Lan didn't want to delve into Qin Su's change of heart; all she needed right now was for him to compromise.

“It’s easier if it’s for personal gain. I originally planned to mine it myself, but since we’ve run into each other, it wouldn’t be good to make a big fuss and attract people, which would only cause more trouble.”

Mo Lan wanted Qin Su to compromise. If he tried to bully others by abusing his power, she would make a big scene so that no one would benefit.

Eating meat alone can be a bit greasy, but it's easier for two people to digest. If there's too much meat, it's easy for them to start fighting.

"Let's talk things over. Whether it's setting some rules or cooperating, we can discuss everything together, okay?"

"In your opinion, what's the difference between a three-point agreement and cooperation?" Qin Su ignored Mo Lan's warning; he understood the principle of "better to break than bend."

"Of course there is a difference. I'm sure your people have already explored it. This iron mine is quite large. If you want to make a pact, you can mine your mine and I can mine mine. According to the agreement, we will not interfere with each other. How much we mine depends on our own abilities."

"As for cooperation, it would naturally involve bringing together people from both sides to mine and smelt together, and then sharing the spoils equally. Of course, this involves secret skills and the unique techniques of the smelting masters, which could easily lead to conflicts. Therefore, a written agreement must be signed before cooperation begins, and everyone should just follow the rules."

"If we're going to cooperate, we need to have a balanced mindset and strive for fairness and impartiality to ensure a long-term partnership. What do you think?"

After speaking, Mo Lan quietly looked at Qin Su, waiting for his reply.

"Both types of cooperation have their advantages and disadvantages. Which one does Miss Molan prefer?"

Qin Su listened to her explanation, which was clear, logical, and well-organized. However, he wondered how well she had manpower to work with her. This was still open to discussion.

“I can accept either one. After all, before today, I came here with the intention of mining alone.” Mo Lan looked at him with a half-smile, as if she knew what he was thinking.

Upon receiving Mo Lan's mocking gaze, Qin Su was taken aback for a moment, then understood.

"Since this is a negotiation, let's be frank. How many smelting masters does Miss Mo Lan have? What kind of secret manuals does she possess? How can we ensure fairness?"