As Zhu Yunwen's position became more and more secure, he had more and more to do for the country and was increasingly loved by the people. Therefore, the whole country had recognized Zhu Yunwen's position as the crown prince.

However, Zhu Yunwen was still unwilling to give up. He clearly had no chance left, but he just didn't want to give up so easily.

Because once you really give up, there will be no chance left.

From then on, they will never have any contact with that supreme position again, and will live a miserable life, possibly even losing their lives.

The death of King Zhu Shuang of Qin made him realize that this was no longer a simple struggle for power.

If I lose, I might lose my life.

At this moment, he remembered what Zhu Di had told him before, that he wanted to tamper with Zhu Yunwen's sweet potatoes and potatoes.

Although Zhu Di is currently under house arrest, his subordinates and advisors will not be idle and will certainly continue to carry out his orders and plans in secret.

Therefore, Zhu Yunwen could not be idle and had to do something.

If Zhu Di's subordinates didn't do this, he couldn't possibly give up this opportunity.

Therefore, Zhu Yunwen had to take action as well. So, that very day, he began to contact some people in the court who were still secretly maintaining contact with him.

Especially those from the Ministry of Revenue, who had a long history with Zhu Yunwen.

Although the current Minister of Revenue and many other officials in the Ministry of Revenue are now Zhu Yunwen's men.

However, Zhu Yunwen was confident that he could still accomplish something by contacting his old acquaintances.

That evening, in a very secluded private room at a high-end restaurant in Beijing.

Zhu Yunwen looked at the Vice Minister of Revenue sitting opposite him and said:

“Minister Li, although I have lost much of my power, I am still very honored and happy that you are still willing to come out and see me.”

Across from him, Li Sanshui, the Vice Minister of Revenue, sighed helplessly and said to Zhu Yunwen:

"Your Highness, given the current situation, you should calm down. At least you can keep your wealth and status, so please stop thinking about those unrealistic things."

From Li Sanshui's perspective, he clearly believed that Zhu Yunwen had no chance left.

Out of old friendship, he came to see Zhu Yunwen, hoping to offer some advice and also because he didn't want to offend him.

However, Zhu Yunwen frowned and said to Li Sanshui:

"Minister Li, what do you mean by that? I don't mean that I think I have completely lost."

Li Sanshui remained silent.

To be honest, he wasn't sure either, because Zhu Yunwen could indeed be considered the sole heir to the Ming Dynasty.

But so many things have happened, and so much has changed.

Zhu Yunwen now seems to have secured his position as crown prince even more firmly than he had before.

However, Li Sanshui was also an opportunist. He understood that fortunes change, and while Zhu Yunwen had a stable position, no one expected that Zhu Yunwen would ultimately rise to power.

But fortunes can change in a few years, and he couldn't guarantee that another surprising turn of events wouldn't occur in the coming years.

For example, Zhu Yunwen rose to prominence again, while Zhu Yunwen quickly declined.

After all, who can say for sure what happens between the royal family and the imperial court?

Wasn't Zhu Biao, the crown prince at the time, universally recognized as the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty?

In the end, he still never became emperor.

All of this is fraught with too many uncertainties.

Therefore, it is too early to draw any conclusions about who will ultimately prevail.

This is also why he came to see Zhu Yunwen; he didn't want to block the road too much.

If I completely offend Zhu Yunwen now, and if Zhu Yunwen regains power one day, wouldn't I be finished?

He, an opportunist, naturally understood the principle of being two-faced and acting in two different ways.

Therefore, he could neither ignore Zhu Yunwen's existence nor offend him.

Zhu Yunwen also noticed Li Sanshui's hesitation and immediately realized that Li Sanshui could still be used by him.

So Zhu Yunwen continued, "..."

"The reason I've summoned you here is simply to ask you to do something for me. If this task is successful, I will be able to turn things around and return to my high position."

Zhu Yunwen will be overthrown by me in an instant and despised by the people. At that time, you will be a great contributor to my ascension to the throne.

"When I finally reach that position, bestowing titles and honors upon you will be no problem at all."

These words were indeed tempting to Li Sanshui, making his eyes light up.

Who wouldn't want to be ennobled and appointed as a high-ranking official?

But how many people throughout history have truly succeeded?

At least in Li Sanshui's view, he could only remain in the position of Vice Minister of Revenue for the rest of his life.

It's almost impossible to go any further, since under Zhu Yunwen's current political situation, only truly capable officials are taking on important responsibilities.

Someone like Li Sanshui, who got to this position through opportunism and trickery, would be lucky to even maintain his current position, let alone advance further.

He might even be dismissed by Zhu Yunwen, since his competence isn't exactly good.

Therefore, the conditions proposed by Zhu Yunwen tempted him.

On one hand, he faced the cunning and resourceful grandson of the crown prince, Zhu Yunwen, and had to bear the risk of losing his official position at any time.

On one hand, there's the allure of future titles and high-ranking positions.

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