If the State of Wei only cooperates with Liu Ruyan personally, then other forces within the Canglan Empire can only obtain important materials such as high-quality penicillin and cement through Liu Ruyan.
In this way, she can ensure her status and safety in the Canglan Empire and will not be easily harmed by those forces that abandon her after using her.
Chu Fan once again confirmed to Liu Ruyan, "Are you sure this is your personal request and not the official position of the Canglan Empire?"
Liu Ruyan nodded gently, her tone revealing a firmness that brooked no refusal. "Yes, this is indeed just my personal request. I wonder if His Majesty the Emperor of Wei can fulfill this small wish of mine?"
At this time, Liu Mengli also began to notice some unusual atmosphere. Although her heart was in turmoil, she did not choose to interrupt immediately, but chose to remain silent and continue to observe.
Because the character she has always portrayed is that of a simple and ignorant person who does not get involved in any complicated affairs, if she suddenly changes her attitude and intervenes at this time, it may instead arouse the suspicion and attention of others.
Chu Fan began to feel an inexplicable interest. He recalled how when he first met the two sisters, they were so close to each other, like a couple in love. But now, they seemed to have their own thoughts, and their mentality seemed to have undergone subtle changes.
This rapid change is even faster than turning the pages of a book, making one sigh at the impermanence of life. However, this is also human nature: people will adjust their behavior as their interests and positions change in different environments. After all, survival and power are always irresistible temptations.
Chu Fan did not directly reveal the truth, but chose to continue in-depth negotiations with Liu Ruyan. During this process, Chu Fan spoke with a very cautious attitude and emphasized:
"After all, I want to keep you here to help me. Given this situation, I can consider agreeing to some of your requests, but Wei State cannot provide too much in terms of quantity. After all, these items are only based on your personal guarantee.
If you sell these items and they fall into the hands of a nation that is hostile to Wei, wouldn't I become an accomplice to the enemy? The security and stability of Wei must not be taken lightly, and I will never treat it as a joke."
At this time, Liu Ruyan said in a calm tone, "As long as His Majesty the Emperor of Wei is willing to sell these items, then I believe His Majesty the Emperor of Wei will definitely give a fair and reasonable price."
Liu Ruyan felt a little more relaxed at this time. She originally just wanted the sales rights of these items. If she really wanted the formulas and technologies of these items, that would be simply wishful thinking.
The two countries were not in a state of complete trust. If the other party really handed over the formula and technology at this time, I would think that what they gave was fake. Therefore, I just need to make sure that I can buy these items and obtain the method of using them in Wei.
Originally, she was asked by Chu Fan to stay in Wei State to help him. She thought it was no big deal because the reasons Chu Fan put forward were indeed very convincing.
However, during the negotiation, she discovered that her good apprentice and good sister did not say a word to help her, as if she was just an insignificant outsider. Apart from the initial few words of reluctance, she no longer had any support.
At this time, Liu Ruyan began to realize that her sister Liu Mengli was not as simple as she appeared on the surface. She began to worry that if she really chose to stay in Wei, she would no longer be able to suppress Liu Mengli and control the situation.
Liu Ruyan knew very well that once Liu Mengli returned to Canglan Empire and was out of her direct control, her situation would become extremely dangerous.
Liu Ruyan was worried that if Liu Mengli got strong support from Wei after returning to Canglan Empire, he might use Wei's power to gradually weaken his influence in Canglan Empire, and even threaten his life.
During the entire negotiation process, Liu Ruyan was deeply aware that if Liu Mengli consolidated his position in the Canglan Empire and then publicly declared himself a traitor and a traitor, accusing him of deliberately selling out the interests of the country to the Wei Kingdom;
Then he would be in an indefensible situation, and might even be regarded as a traitor by the Canglan Empire, thus suffering endless hunting and being despised by the world.
What was even worse was that he had to stay in Wei State like a hostage and could not leave, which put him in a very embarrassing situation. In this situation, he could not even explain his position and the truth to the ministers and people of Canglan Empire.
In view of this, Liu Ruyan began to consider that perhaps it would be a better choice to closely link part of the interests of the Canglan Empire with herself personally.
If the situation that Liu Ruyan is worried about really happens in the future, then Liu Ruyan can use this channel to gain more say for herself. At least between Wei State and Canglan Empire, Liu Ruyan will no longer be an isolated pawn.
In this way, even if Liu Mengli has other intentions, Liu Ruyan can still keep a glimmer of hope for herself and will not become a complete victim of this power game.
Liu Mengli was even more silent at this time. She had been very careful to hide her thoughts, but her master sister still saw through her inner secrets.
Liu Mengli sighed silently in her heart. She realized that her master sister was indeed unusual. She always seemed to be able to anticipate everything at the critical moment and had thought of a retreat for herself in advance.
Liu Mengli originally planned to return to the Canglan Empire with the refined salt and weapons purchased from the Wei Kingdom after a while. On the one hand, he could rely on Liu Ruyan's support behind the scenes to intimidate some forces;
On the other hand, she could also play the role of a weak person, letting the powerful people in the empire relax their vigilance towards her, so that she could quietly accumulate her own power. When the time was right, she planned to turn the tables and completely change the situation.
Liu Mengli planned to stigmatize Liu Ruyan after she completely took control of the Canglan Empire, putting all the blame on her. This way, she could legitimately take control of the Canglan Empire, completely break free from Liu Ruyan's shadow, and become a truly independent ruler, no longer bound by anyone.
However, Liu Ruyan's deal with the State of Wei directly disrupted her own plans, and she had to reconsider her original strategies and layouts.
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