When Chen Changan heard Yun Muchen's words, he was completely dumbfounded.
Recruit one... and strike one?
Could... could you really do that?
"But would the other side definitely agree?"
"What if they refuse?"
"Can't you bluff them? Would that work?"
"You have to remember: greed is human nature. No one is free of it."
"Would you rather share resources among five clans, or among two?"
"Don't they want to secure more resources for themselves, and even monopolize them forever?"
"They do, but just like you, they don't dare, because no clan can pull it off alone."
"You can win one clan over. If they don't agree, just tell them the other clan has already agreed. If they refuse, they'll become your enemy."
"After weighing the pros and cons, do you think they'll agree?"
Hearing Chen Changan's words, Yun Muchen asked in confusion, "But it's all a bluff. The other clan hasn't actually agreed."
"If they find out, won't they easily go back on their word?"
Looking at Yun Muchen, that rotten piece of wood, Chen Changan was utterly exasperated.
Brains were a wonderful thing, but unfortunately... the Yun Family didn't have any.
"I've explained so much, and you still haven't caught on?"
"First, bluff your way into securing this clan, then immediately go and bluff the other one."
"Wouldn't that bring both clans over to your side as allies?"
"Then all you have to do is wipe out the other two clans first and divide up the resources they own."
"Once you've done all that, you can start preparing to deal with the remaining two clans."
"First, secretly provoke them into fighting each other. Then... help whichever side is weaker."
"With your help, the other clan won't stand a chance against you."
"Preserve your strength while they fight, then reap