"If we can align our goals with the Inner State, that is, with the Da Shang Dynasty, we can prevent this war by balancing each other's interests."
Li Banfeng understood: "You are speaking in such a roundabout way because you want the Da Shang Dynasty to act and hold back the Demon Land, keeping it from attacking the Outside Provinces."
Chen Changrui nodded: "This is beneficial for Puluo State as well. If the Demon Lord breaches Three-Head Fork, it would be devastating for Puluo State too. It's a situation that benefits all three parties, so..."
Li Banfeng put down the dossier he was holding and stared at Chen Changrui for a long time: "I ask sincerely, and you answer sincerely. Since this is something beneficial for all three parties, why don't you directly negotiate with the Inner State?"
"It's because the Inner State never interacts with us..."
