Su Ran knew well that forging alliances with the Great Powers was a matter of extreme urgency, yet he could not afford to slacken in the slightest regarding his own military preparations. Facing the varied attitudes of the Great Powers, he decided to adopt a differentiated diplomatic strategy. For those countries that recognized the gravity of the crisis and were inclined toward an alliance, Su Ran dispatched his most capable diplomats, carrying highly sincere proposals for cooperation.
The Great Qing diplomats, dressed in magnificent and solemn attire and bearing carefully prepared plans, stepped into the gilded, resplendent palaces of their counterparts. Inside, flickering candlelight illuminated the ministers of these nations as they sat upright, their gazes reflecting scrutiny and calculation. Taking a deep breath, the Great Qing envoys began to articulate their proposals in firm, resonant voices: "Distinguished Excellencies, the coalition of mysterious forces now circles us like a pack of wolves, their ambition boundless, hungry to devour every one of our nations.
We understand well that only by working together can we withstand this unprecedented crisis. After the war, we are willing to engage in deep economic cooperation with your esteemed nation, opening trade ports, sharing resources, and achieving mutual prosperity. In the realm of technology, we shall also exchange what we have for what we lack, exploring the unknown together."
Chapter 45