T'ien Chi is not fighting 2 foes, unless Marveni attacked him already.
Your analysis therefore fails.
Edit :
But, if you wish to abandon ship, please do so. Or, make out a peace treaty with Tien'chi and let us, all three, attack Marveni.
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