Zhu Wencong had no interest in the Qing court's plans for overseas studies; the talents cultivated would not be heavily employed, as proving absolute loyalty was impossible.
If those students were willing to pledge allegiance to Jiuding, Zhu Wencong would be interested, as they would be heavily utilized only if they chose to stay.
Staying with the Qing court could only leave them sitting on cold benches; only by going to Jiuding could they truly shine, and Zhu Wencong sincerely hoped the Qing court would be ruthless and heartless.
"Your Majesty, do you think the future of the Qing court is bright or bleak?" Yixin couldn't help but ask, as foreigners speaking ill of the Qing court was too normal.
Zhu Wencong's investment in the Qing court had given Yixin hope, but on closer examination, Zhu Wencong hadn't reached any cooperation with the Qing court.
