Liu Mengli and Xu Long immediately showed displeasure, staring at Chu Fan sharply. After all, Liu Mengli was the empress of the Canglan Empire, a ruler with supreme status and power.
The power comparison between the Canglan Empire and the Wei Kingdom was actually almost equal, almost evenly matched. Under such circumstances, Chu Fan had the audacity to ask the Empress of the Canglan Empire to stay and assist in handling government affairs, which was undoubtedly a disrespect for Liu Mengli's personal dignity.
However, they are currently in the territory of Wei State, and if they really make some impulsive and irrational moves, they may face the risk of being detained by Wei State and unable to leave freely.
Therefore, although they were filled with dissatisfaction and anger, Liu Mengli and Xu Long had to suppress their emotions and act cautiously.
However, Liu Ruyan didn't show any anger in the face of this situation. Instead, she responded with a smile, "His Majesty the Emperor of Wei must have other requests. Asking the Empress of our Canglan Empire to stay in Wei is nothing more than a joke."
Chu Fan also smiled at this time. He said, "You are indeed the smartest woman in the Canglan Empire. Business is all about asking for a high price and paying back the low price. If you think my conditions are a bit excessive, you can definitely put forward your counter-proposals."
He continued, "Besides, if I really needed anyone among you to stay and assist me, I would definitely choose you, Liu Ruyan, over anyone else. I've heard of your wisdom and skills throughout the State of Wei."
After such a long negotiation, and it was always the maid next to Empress Canglan who was negotiating with me, if I still didn't realize that the other party was the enchantress Liu Ruyan in the Canglan Empire, then I would be really stupid.
Chu Fan has now become secretly alert in his heart. You know, the name Liu Ruyan is not only famous on Blue Star, but also has a high reputation in the Canglan Empire when Eunuch Li collected intelligence about the Canglan Empire.
She is not only a widely respected figure among the people, but also enjoys a very high reputation among the top leaders of the Canglan Empire, which forces Chu Fan to be highly vigilant against her.
Liu Ruyan smiled and replied, "Your Majesty, Emperor Wei, is too kind. How can a humble woman truly deserve such respect from Your Majesty? Could you please tell me your true wishes, Your Majesty?"
Chu Fan said seriously at this time: "I want to plunge Japan into civil war. I wonder if you, the Canglan Empire, are willing to join me in setting up a plan?"
Liu Ruyan also took it seriously at this time. After all, it was no small matter to plot against a country, even a small one. She knew that Chu Fan's proposal concealed huge risks and opportunities, which required careful consideration.
Liu Mengli and the others also listened quietly to the discussion between Chu Fan and Liu Ruyan. They knew that this was a major negotiation that would determine their future, and everyone listened carefully, trying to find information that would be beneficial to them.
Chu Fan said, "If I told you that there is a land of gold and silver in Japan, would you believe it?"
Liu Mengli naturally didn't believe Chu Fan's words. After all, how could such a small country like Japan have such huge wealth? But Liu Ruyan smiled slightly and replied:
"If His Majesty the Emperor of Wei really has such a secret, then why did he tell us? I believe that Wei can easily conquer a small country like Japan."
Liu Ruyan's answer showed both her suspicion of Chu Fan and her recognition of Wei's strength, which made Chu Fan not offended.
Chu Fan smiled slightly, staring at Liu Ruyan firmly, and said in a confident tone:
"Miss Liu, you are born with the bearing and wisdom of an emperor. You must be very aware that if our Wei Kingdom rashly takes military action against the Japanese Kingdom, then other great powers will inevitably intervene. After all, the Wei Kingdom has always been a delicious prey that those great powers are eager to divide up.
With the rise of trade in important commodities like refined salt and rice paper, other nations' greed for Wei will undoubtedly intensify. If Wei were to initiate an invasion of Japan, we would lose our moral justification.
This way, other countries will find an excuse to unite and attack our Wei State. By then, even within your Canglan Empire, some forces will inevitably be eager to take a piece of Wei's land."
Liu Ruyan was naturally aware of the views expressed by Chu Fan, but she did not expect that a young man like Chu Fan could have such a profound insight into these complex political and military issues.
Liu Ruyan said to Chu Fan with deep emotion, "Your Majesty, you are truly a far-sighted monarch. I completely understand your worries and concerns. So, in your grand plan, what role should our Canglan Empire play?"
Chu Fan pondered for a moment and then slowly said: "In fact, you, the Canglan Empire, don't need to do too much. All you need to do is to inadvertently reveal the news that Japan has rich gold and silver resources after returning to the Canglan Empire.
I firmly believe that within your empire, many will be extremely interested in this potential wealth. These forces will undoubtedly be the first to travel to Japan to search for it. Once other countries learn of this news, even if they don't believe it, they will send people to Japan to investigate."
Liu Ruyan smiled after hearing this and said in a joking tone, "Your Majesty, your insight into human nature is truly profound. If it were just a simple matter like this, our Canglan Empire would naturally be willing to cooperate. But Your Majesty, are you truly sure that this is all we need to do?"
Chu Fan replied, "Of course not. You will need to stay in Wei for a while. Tomorrow I will convene a court meeting and openly flirt with you two beauties. Then I will force you, Liu Ruyan, to stay in Wei and become my maid. After the Canglan Empress has an outburst in court, she will helplessly return to the Canglan Empire."
Liu Mengli interrupted the conversation at this time and said firmly: "I will never separate from Master Sister."
When Liu Mengli heard that Chu Fan was going to leave Liu Ruyan in Wei, she began to panic. It had always been Liu Ruyan who had been by her side, offering her advice and supporting her through all the hardships. Now that they were being separated, she felt a sharp pain in her heart.
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