What does negotiation mean in the sentence below?

Question

"Instead, he preferred negotiation."
A. Confucius wanted to discuss issues and compromise with those who disagreed with him.
B. Confucius rejected compromise and wanted to have his ideas become the rule of the land.
C. Confucius believed that violence was the only way to get what he wanted.
D. Confucius believed that discussions were only productive if one side won the debate.

Answer 1

A. Confucius wanted to discuss issues and compromise with those who disagreed with him.