Zhu Wencong knew that if he blindly supported another candidate, he would seem too much like a schemer.
Therefore, he had to state his position and prove that his perspective was different from the current one. That's why he couldn't support him.
The bodyguards sent by the Federalist Party were to prevent Zhu Wencong from resorting to violence. They needed to watch him closely during critical times.
"Have you lost your mind? You actually declared war on him!" Su Yanqiao said anxiously to the already ousted Zhu Wencong.
Zhu Wencong calmly drank his milk tea, very clear-headed at this moment. He knew he had to make his stance clear and prove his innocence.
Otherwise, when the assassination happened, everyone would suspect Zhu Wencong first. You simply couldn't wash that kind of suspicion away!
Economically, Lincoln was indeed at a disadvantage. During his presidency, America's economy was always on the brink of collapse.
