Prince Zhu Gang of Jin frowned and said:

"Have you forgotten that your mortal enemy, Zhu Yunwen, is already dead? You yourself said that the mortal enemy of Chechi Kingdom is Zhu Yunwen, not the Ming Dynasty, and certainly not me."

The King of Chechi Kingdom was stunned again. He didn't quite understand Zhu Gang's meaning. Zhu Gang seemed too lazy to waste words and continued speaking:

"My idea is very simple: as long as your Chechi Kingdom provides me with some assistance so that I can sit on the throne of the Ming Dynasty, then we will be friends. Do you understand what I mean?"

Upon hearing this, both the prince and the king of Chechi Kingdom widened their eyes in astonishment.

These concise words made them instantly understand Prince Zhu Gang's purpose.

If Chechi Kingdom could truly help Zhu Gang become emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Indeed, Zhu Gang will definitely cooperate with Chechi Kingdom.

However, there was a question, which the King of Chechi Kingdom inquired about:

"Now, the entire Ming Dynasty regards my Chechi Kingdom as the murderer of their crown prince, and they hate my Chechi Kingdom with boundless hatred. Even if you become emperor, can you really change this?"

Prince Zhu Gang of Jin chuckled and said:

"You're still feeling guilty after all. Have you forgotten? You didn't kill Zhu Yunwen."

As long as you hold to this point, and I help you to hold to this point after I become emperor.

They even went so far as to announce to the world that Zhu Yunwen was not killed by them. They then found a scapegoat, and by then, the hatred of the Ming people towards the Chechi Kingdom would naturally disappear.

Or rather, it was moved. Wouldn't that solve everything?

The King of Chechi Kingdom's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said with a sudden realization:

“That’s right. The Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty wasn’t killed by people from our Chechi Kingdom. So they shouldn’t hate us in the first place. Therefore, we are not enemies, but friends.”

Zhu Gang also smiled and said:

"Talking to smart people does make you feel much more relaxed, and you all understand that."

Therefore, by cooperating with me and making me emperor, you can not only avert the current crisis facing Chechi Kingdom, but also clear your name of suspicion for killing the crown prince, and resolve past grievances and misunderstandings with the Ming Dynasty.

We can even strengthen cooperation, and my Great Ming can help Chechi Kingdom continue to grow stronger and become the hegemon of the west.

"If our two nations join forces, my Great Ming Dynasty will reign supreme in the East, and your Chechi Kingdom will dominate the West! Wouldn't that be wonderful!"

It must be said that Prince Zhu Gang of Jin was indeed good at persuasion. After his words, the prince and king of Chechi were extremely excited.

This sounds like a lot of benefits for them.

Not only did they resolve the crisis, but they were also able to realize their long-held dream of becoming the dominant force in the West.

Who could resist such a temptation?

So the king of Chechi immediately said:

"Alright, if cooperating with you can make these things a reality, we will certainly spare no effort to help you. There's just one problem: you want to become the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, how can we help you with that?"

After all, our Chechi Kingdom does not belong to the Ming Dynasty. Although our Chechi Kingdom is also a country, it seems that it has little say in the Ming Dynasty and is far removed from it.

All of this filled the King and Prince of Chechi Kingdom with great anticipation.

But here's an important question: they want to help the prince in front of them become emperor, but how can they do that?

This is a problem.

Zhu Gang, however, said with great confidence:

"Don't worry, I have my own ways of helping you. Otherwise, why would I have come to you?"

"Since I've come to you, I naturally know how to get here, and with your help, I can take that position."

Upon hearing Zhu Gang's words, both the prince and king of Chechi Kingdom immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He then revealed an excited smile.

The three of them then sat down and had a very detailed discussion about their cooperation.

Prince Zhu Gang of Jin's idea was actually very simple; he simply listened to what he said:

"The reason why the Ming Dynasty is attacking Chechi Kingdom now is entirely because the envoy sent to Chechi Kingdom last time said that he heard you admit that you killed Zhu Yunwen."

If you show enough sincerity and personally go to the Ming Dynasty to show that you did not do this, the lie will surely be exposed.

After all, if you really did it, why would you be so bold as to go to the Ming Dynasty to explain yourself?

Upon hearing this, the King of Chechi frowned and said:

"Isn't this too risky?"

Zhu Gang said with a smile:

"If you lower yourself to explain to the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty still does something to you, wouldn't the Ming Dynasty's reputation be completely ruined?"

So you don't need to worry at all. Since you went to the Ming Dynasty so openly and honestly, they can't do anything to you, neither morally nor logically.

When you confront the envoy from Chechi Kingdom in court, your status as a king will undoubtedly lend you more credibility.

The king of Chechi Kingdom said:

"That's true, but I'm more curious about how you'll help me, Chechi Kingdom, ascend to the throne of the Ming Dynasty."