Zhu Wencong does not wish to involve himself in the power struggle at the higher echelons of the Qing court, nor does he want to become anyone else's bargaining chip; he is here merely as a businessman.
Faced with the enthusiastic invitations from various forces, Zhu Wencong has consistently avoided them; once he chooses a side, his neutral image will completely shatter.
Zhangsun Hongyuan has also realized Zhu Wencong's predicament, understanding his thoughts and intentions, allowing him to become the best representative.
"Primarily focusing on Jiuding Group's interests, right? But in Eastern Society, without choosing a side, you have no path forward, even the foreigners must adhere to Eastern rules.
Our Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has conducted detailed simulations regarding the Qing court, and the final conclusion is that the Qing court has another twenty to thirty years of dynastic rule left; the royalty has always sacrificed national interests to prolong their reign.
