Manlinsen's meaning was: "Ming Kai, since we have already been defeated, we must admit it!"
"If you still want to stay in the Senluo Kingdom, the only way is to do as Liu Kai Xuan wishes!"
"Go to him of your own accord, with thorns on your back, and beg him to let you off this time!"
Ming Kai's mood suddenly became irritable: "Manlinsen, what do you mean by that?"
"I asked you to help me through this difficult time, and this is how you help me?"
"Speaking of which, you are also an old hand in the martial world. I believe you understand the principle of 'lips and teeth sharing the same fate,' don't you?"
Manlinsen was helpless and could only continue, "Then how about this, Ming Kai!"
"I'll accompany you to see Liu Kai Xuan, and I'll act as a mediator between you. Is that acceptable?"
Ming Kai was still unwilling: "Even if you go, it will just be a formality!"
"At that time, I will still have to kowtow and apologize!"
Manlinsen sternly rebuked: "Ming Kai, you are a stubborn old fool!"
"Now that it's a matter of life and death, you are still thinking about your pathetic pride!"
"I think you are really becoming more and more confused as you get older!"
"As the saying goes, 'As long as the green mountains remain, there will be firewood to burn.'"
"Although I can't change anything by going with you, I can at least save your life!"
"You have a grievance with Liu Kai Xuan. If you go and apologize yourself, even if Liu Kai Xuan kills you, you will have died in vain!"
"If I go, I can at least guarantee that you will live and not be killed by Liu Kai Xuan!"
Having said that, Manlinsen changed the subject:
"Of course, if you don't appreciate it, then forget it. Do as you see fit!"
As he spoke, Manlinsen was about to hang up the phone.
Ming Kai immediately became anxious: "Brother, don't be angry. I'll do as you say, alright?"
"You are right, as long as I can get through this current hurdle, I will still have a chance!"
"Please arrange this matter for me, brother!"
"In the future, if you need anything, brother, just command me, and I will do it perfectly for you!"
...
Ming Kai was actually quite sensible!
Whether Manlinsen was genuinely helping him or just placating him.
What Manlinsen said today was very useful to him.
It was also very necessary to say a few nice words to thank him.
If he could appease Manlinsen, his life would basically be saved.
In fact, at this moment, almost all the noble forces in the Senkai Kingdom were closely watching this conflict.
Everyone understood the principle of "lips and teeth sharing the same fate!"
If possible, many people would be willing to help Ming Kai deal with Liu Kai Xuan.
After all, Liu Kai Xuan's influence in the Senkai Kingdom was growing.
Other imperial nobles naturally became "victims," with their cake snatched away by Liu Kai Xuan.
Unfortunately, Liu Kai Xuan's powerful aerial forces had plunged the noble magnates into despair!
The military strength in the hands of the noble forces was basically ground forces.
These ground forces were more than enough to protect their own territories.
However, it would be unwise to use these purely land armies to attack Liu Kai Xuan's territory.
Liu Kai Xuan's development zones were almost all in open flatlands.
Infantry could advance quickly in flatlands, but they suffered heavy losses when encountering air strikes.
Open flatlands offered no cover, and cumbersome land military equipment became easy targets for drones.
The technological gap between the two sides was too large to be compensated by sheer numbers.
Therefore, all the noble forces could only watch as Ming Kai was "bullied."
...
Manlinsen was very smart. His decision to mediate was to first contact Princess Senya.
Manlinsen did not directly ask Princess Senya to help mediate, but instead invited Princess Senya to visit his manor.
While visiting, they could discuss the matter of Count Ming Kai!
However, Princess Senya, for the first time, refused Count Ming Kai's request.
Previously, Senya had worked tirelessly, running back and forth between Liu Kai Xuan and Ming Kai to try to resolve their conflict.
But the final result was very bad.
Liu Kai Xuan did not appreciate it at all, and even regarded Senya as his enemy.
This made Senya very sad. Senya finally decided not to proactively concern herself with Liu Kai Xuan's troublesome affairs anymore!
Unless Liu Kai Xuan himself came to her for help, she would not intervene.
Of course, Senya's decision did not mean she was giving up her job.
As the development zone coordinator, Senya worked very well with Ouyang Yu in her daily work.
Anyway, she just needed to do her job conscientiously, and then she could enjoy leisure time.
Why should she insist on doing thankless and troublesome things?
Since Senya did not agree to Manlinsen's request, Manlinsen had no choice but to contact Ouyang Yu.
Manlinsen hoped that Ouyang Yu could help mediate and resolve the issue.
Ouyang Yu agreed to Manlinsen's request, but she stated that she needed to speak with Liu Kai Xuan first.
Moreover, this time, Ming Kai was at fault from the beginning.
Even if Liu Kai Xuan's apology demands were a bit… cough cough, Ming Kai still had to agree!
Since it was to be a negotiation and reconciliation, the party at fault must show sincerity.
Otherwise, the so-called reconciliation would be nothing but empty words.
Manlinsen agreed to all of Ouyang Yu's requirements and promised to support them fully!
At the same time, Manlinsen shamelessly made repeated guarantees: ensuring that such misunderstandings would not happen again.
After hanging up the phone, Ouyang Yu went to find Liu Kai Xuan.
After discussion, they set two conditions.
The first condition was: Count Ming Kai must unconditionally release the 35 laborers!
The second condition was: Count Ming Kai would bear full responsibility for this incident and compensation for the losses.
And he must publicly apologize and guarantee that such mistakes would not be repeated in the future!
Manlinsen readily agreed to all the conditions put forth by Ouyang Yu.
Regardless of anything else, the other party's agreement to reconcile was a victory for Manlinsen.
As for compensation for losses and apologies, those were matters for Count Ming Kai.
If there was any loss of face, it would be Count Ming Kai's loss of face. Manlinsen, as the mediator, would only be there to watch the fun.