Liu Mengli now knew that she wanted to win over those forces and use various means and strategies to gain their support and dependence. But now it seemed that these efforts would definitely not be as good as Liu Ruyan, who had obtained the sales rights of those magical items in Wei State.
Just taking the issue of food as an example, if Liu Ruyan could buy large quantities of food in Wei State and then transport it back to Canglan Empire, then regardless of whether those major forces would become dependent on her, the support of the people alone would allow her to gain a firm foothold in Canglan Empire.
After all, for ordinary people, the availability of food is directly related to their lives and survival. Whoever can keep them from going hungry will win their trust and support.
Liu Mengli sighed inwardly. It seemed that she couldn't afford to lose Liu Ruyan's support. After all, Liu Ruyan's influence and strength in Wei State were beyond her reach.
Fortunately, none of them had spoken about these things publicly yet, and they were all tacitly aware of each other. He would try his best to maintain a tacit understanding with her and not do anything to offend her in the future. Then, she wouldn't kill him. After all, they were not only master and apprentice, but also sisters.
Liu Mengli knew that Liu Ruyan's wisdom and methods far surpassed his own, so rather than confronting her, it was better to cooperate. As long as both parties shared common interests, there would be no problem of betrayal. After all, cooperation can bring win-win results, while confrontation will only hurt both sides.
At this time, Liu Mengli's originally inflated heart quickly calmed down. From now on, she would continue to maintain the relationship between master and apprentice and sister with Liu Ruyan, and use the resources she had obtained in Wei State to consolidate her position in Canglan Empire. Only in this way could she find her own foothold in the complex situation of Canglan Empire more quickly.
After figuring it out, Liu Mengli said to Liu Ruyan with a tone full of affection and determination:
"No matter what kind of storms the Canglan Empire will face in the future, it will always be your strongest backing. And I, Liu Mengli, will always be your good sister. Please believe that I will never forget your kindness to me and everything you have given me."
Liu Mengli's words were not only a gesture of goodwill towards Liu Ruyan, but also a profound promise: a promise that even after he completely controlled the Canglan Empire, he would not have any intention of betraying Liu Ruyan.
After hearing these words, Liu Ruyan's eyes flickered with complex emotions, and she nodded gently to show her understanding. She knew that since Liu Mengli had expressed her position so clearly, it meant that she had already made her own considerations and there was no need for their relationship to become irreconcilable.
In the days ahead, the two could continue to maintain their previous harmonious relationship. As for the subtle thoughts in each other's hearts, since they were no longer innocent, it was enough for them to know each other's thoughts.
If one day it really comes to the point where they have to tear each other apart, what will be lost will not only be the friendship between each other, but it is also likely to endanger the stability and harmony of the entire Canglan Empire.
Liu Ruyan smiled gently, patted Liu Mengli's shoulder, and said to her in a doting tone:
"Little girl, you must understand that all my efforts are for your future. If you completely control the channels for obtaining those valuable resources from the State of Wei, then you will become the focus of the various forces that support you, and you may even become their target of competition."
"Imagine if the forces supporting you demanded that you surrender these precious resource trading channels. How would you respond? If you refused, they would likely immediately change their attitude, perhaps even joining forces with other forces to pressure you into submission. Such a situation would undoubtedly be extremely dangerous for you."
"However, if I had access to these resources, the situation would be very different. They were already wary of me, and since I was left in Wei, it would be difficult for them to obtain these resources from me. This way, they would respect you even more, because these resources in Wei are so unique that they are difficult to buy in other countries even if you have money."
After hearing Liu Ruyan's words, Liu Mengli's heart was filled with gratitude, and she nodded slightly in agreement. She knew that if she obtained these precious resources alone, she would be unable to protect them from harm after returning to her homeland, the Canglan Empire.
At the same time, she also realized that Liu Ruyan had always been helping her sincerely, and this friendship was something she cherished.
I have to say that people are so amazing. When they dislike someone, no matter how good the other person is to them, they will think that the other person is trying to harm them; but once they like the other person, every move of the other person will be interpreted as goodwill.
At this moment, Chu Fan broke the silence. He said in a slightly serious tone, "When you discuss these important matters, it seems that you should also consider my position and feelings. After all, I am the real ruler of Wei State."
After hearing this, Liu Ruyan smiled and politely responded, "We hope Your Majesty will be magnanimous and forgive our unintentional mistake."
Seeing this, Liu Mengli immediately followed Liu Ruyan's actions and bowed respectfully to Chu Fan to show her respect and apology.
After they learned about the magical items that the Wei State possessed, Liu Mengli and Liu Ruyan knew that they were at a disadvantage in this negotiation.
Not to mention that the conversation between the two just now inadvertently revealed many internal hidden dangers and weaknesses of the Canglan Empire. The leakage of this information made them more passive in this negotiation, and the situation became increasingly serious for them.
What they need to do now is to please Chu Fan and make Chu Fan feel good about them, so that they can get more support and resources in Wei State, and thus gain greater advantages in politics and economy.
They are well aware that their beauty and charm are also a very powerful resource. Liu Ruyan and Liu Mengli are both aware of this and they are good at using it.
Chu Fan showed no aversion to the two beauties' overtures. On the contrary, compared to negotiating with a group of men, communicating with these two women was obviously much easier and more enjoyable. Through this meeting, Chu Fan also learned a lot about the internal situation of the Canglan Empire, which gave him some new plans and intentions.
Chu Fan quickly finalized the details of the upcoming cooperation with them. Liu Mengli would gain access to Wei's supply of refined salt, rice paper, weapons, and armor, while Liu Ruyan would gain priority purchasing penicillin, as well as important supplies like grain and cement.
Liu Ruyan and Liu Mengli were both very satisfied with the results of this cooperation. With these valuable resources, their position in the Canglan Empire would become more solid. This would not only enhance their own strength, but also allow them to form a faction to effectively check and balance other forces, ensuring internal and external balance and stability.
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