Su Ran knew deep down that a purely frontal resistance, while demonstrating the unyielding spirit of the Great Qing, would not be enough to fundamentally shift the tide of war. He had to employ strategy, targeting the enemy's weakest links. After a careful analysis of the battlefield situation and the deployment of the Great Powers, Su Ran discovered that although they had united, they were not a monolith; there were deep-seated conflicts of interest and issues with poor coordination among them.
Su Ran decided to exploit this, launching a strategy to divide and weaken them. He quickly dispatched multiple secret envoys, carrying generous gifts and sincere cooperation proposals, to the smaller nations within the coalition of Great Powers. Inside the opulent reception hall of one such nation’s palace, the atmosphere was heavy and delicate. Dressed in formal attire, the Great Qing envoy wore a calm, steady smile as he respectfully presented the carefully prepared proposal to the country’s high-ranking officials. "Excellency, remaining in this war is truly not a wise move for your nation. Great Britain, France, and the others are ambitious, dreaming of absolute global hegemony. While you are currently allied with them, you risk becoming nothing more than their pawns. The Great Qing possesses a vast market and abundant resources; if we were to join hands in cooperation, your nation would certainly reap immense benefits, far exceeding what could be gained from this war." The envoy …
Chapter 37