Su Ran understood that the current situation was critical; resolving the diplomatic crisis was an urgent matter. If not addressed immediately, the Great Qing would inevitably fall into a perilous position of being attacked from all sides, with unimaginable consequences. With a decisive and resolute stance, he quickly summoned his diplomatic think tank, and they gathered together to deliberate on strategies day and night.
After deep and meticulous analysis, they keenly realized that the abrupt shift in the attitudes of various nations had complex underlying causes. While a mysterious transnational organization was certainly sowing discord, one could not ignore the fact that the countries’ latent concerns regarding the rise of the Great Qing were also a significant factor. This concern was like a seed hidden in the heart, which, under the careful cultivation of the mysterious organization, had rapidly taken root and sprouted, causing these nations to change their stance toward the Great Qing drastically.
After careful consideration, Su Ran decided to adopt a two-pronged strategy. On one hand, he carefully selected a group of eloquent and experienced envoys well-versed in the ways of diplomacy. Carrying state credentials and generous gifts symbolizing friendship and sincerity, these envoys were tasked with a major mission and traveled posthaste to the countries that had turned against the Great Qing.
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