The most arrogant in history

Chapter 932 Ye Kun regretted it!

Jiang Yourong smiled and said, "We won't leave this time. We will stay with you every day."

In fact, Jiang Yourong and others really didn't want to leave.

But they also knew that Ye Kun might not be able to stay here forever!

Ye Lesheng smiled and said, "Father, how lucky I am to be able to serve you in your old age."

"I'm just afraid that you will feel uncomfortable when I come."

Ye Kun laughed loudly: "Don't worry, I won't interfere in your political affairs. Give me a manor, I will till the fields and support myself. I have given up all the lands of China and the world, just to enjoy my old age and the pleasure of farming and reading."

Ye Lesheng smiled and said, "Father, you are my father forever. It is my greatest blessing for me to be by your side. How can I be uncomfortable?"

Liu Yuejuan smiled and said, "Don't talk about the past here, let's go to the island quickly, I'm still waiting to play mahjong with Dai Xi Niangniang!"

We haven't seen Dai Xi for five years and we all miss her very much.

Princess Mingzhu said with a smile: "Mother, please play mahjong with me, so that I can win some money."

Everyone laughed.

Ye Kun stayed in the port city for two days to learn about the local industry, commerce and people's customs.

Ye Lesheng is also a talented person. With the help of Princess Mingzhu, he achieved self-reliance in his early years.

The country has achieved self-sufficiency in grain, meat, red and white sugar, rubber, fruit, cotton, etc.

Grain, wine, red and white sugar, as well as large surpluses, were often sent to the mainland.

The main industry is still the leather industry. Leather products are world-leading, of the best quality and very popular.

In addition, Izushi Island has also vigorously explored and mined minerals, and built steel mills and copper smelters. Now, except for oil, it has basically everything else.

There are more than 50,000 people engaged in shipping business on the island, and there are hundreds of large and small merchant ships.

Ye Lesheng also built a shipyard on the island, which could independently design and produce large sea vessels and warships.

There are also hydroelectric power plants and thermal power plants.

There is also a science and technology park with 300 experts who are responsible for various aspects of scientific research and product design and manufacturing.

There are also two universities to cultivate talents.

Ye Kun was very satisfied and smiled to Dai Xi: "Concubine Xi has raised several good children, all of whom are geniuses in governing the country. I don't have to worry about the situation on Yizhou Island at all."

Princess Mingzhu said: "Father, in another three to five years, our Taiwan and Penghu regions will develop better. You don't know that every year, there are more than 10,000 Chinese compatriots who spontaneously immigrate here.

As the population grows, we can develop those old forests in the mountains.”

There are also indigenous people on Ishu Island, living on the high mountains.

But not many.

Ye Kun once ordered that the indigenous people be treated well, live in peace with them as much as possible, and strengthen integration.

Following Ye Kun's instructions, Ye Lesheng did business with the indigenous people, exchanging ironware, porcelain, salt and food for their prey.

They also helped the indigenous people to open up wasteland, taught them how to farm, and provided them with seeds.

Now, the relationship is close.

The indigenous people also recognized the rule of the Han Chinese and even began to use Chinese paper currency.

Ye Kun stayed in the small port town for two days.

Also met with some merchant ship owners.

The merchant ships from Iju Island were running everywhere, even to Huangfu Lin's Siya Peninsula, running half way around the earth.

When they came back, they brought back gems, local specialties, and oil.

Make money both ways!

Ye Kun asked: "How much profit can we make if we sell leather products from Yizhou Island to other places?"

The boat owner grinned, "Your Majesty, we all pay taxes."

"I know you all pay taxes, I'm just asking about the profits."

"About double the profit." The boat owner hesitated and smiled.

"I sell goods worth 10,000 taels overseas. When I return, I can make 10,000 taels after deducting expenses. That's about the profit I'll make."

Ye Kun laughed: "You guys who do business make more money than being officials."

Ye Lesheng smiled and said, "Father's eyes are sharp, and port officials often resign and go into business."

"That means the salaries of officials are a little low and can be adjusted appropriately."

Ye Kun smiled and asked the boat owner, "What is the current situation of Donghua Changdao, also known as Fuso Changdao?"

Donghua Changdao, except for a large island in the southernmost part, is managed in a county-like manner. Several large islands in the north were all granted to the Yan Ju family.

Now, Yan Ju has passed away, and his son Yan Zixiao has become the King of Donghua.

Looking back now, Ye Kun feels a little regretful.

They were worried that Yan Zixiao's descendants would seize control of Donghua Island in the future, which would in turn affect the rights and interests of the Chinese people in the East China Sea.

But at that time, Ye Kun gave Yan Ju a red-lettered iron certificate, which clearly stated that the descendants of the Yan family would be the King of Donghua from generation to generation.

It would be unacceptable to take back Donghua Changdao now.

The credibility is gone.

The boat owner often went to Fuso Nagashima and said with a smile: "The conditions on Donghua Nagashima are worse than those on Ishu Island. Because it is colder there, only the big island in the south has a good climate."

Ye Kun nodded and asked, "What are the achievements of the Yan family in Donghua Changdao?"

The boat owner looked at Ye Lesheng and didn't dare to say anything.

Ye Kun turned and looked at his son:

"Le Sheng, tell me. Your fiefdom is very close to Donghua Changdao, and you often have exchanges there. You should know the situation there."

Ye Lesheng thought for a moment and said in deep thought:

"Other aspects are fine. But when our caravan went to the territory of the Yan family, they did not accept paper money or large gold and silver coins, only copper coins and loose gold and silver.

Sometimes, they would make things difficult for our caravans, impose fines, or forcibly detain cargo ships.”

"My goodness, this is a rebellion."

As soon as Ye Kun heard it, he understood.

He doesn't want paper money or large-denomination gold and silver coins, but only copper coins and loose gold and silver. It is obvious that he is afraid of being at a disadvantage.

There are gold and silver mines on Fuso Island, with good output and quality.

But in the past three to five years, the tribute of gold and silver from there has been decreasing.

It can be seen that Yan Ju's descendants became arrogant and wanted to establish their own regime.

Ye Lesheng smiled and said, "Father, don't be angry. Just issue an imperial edict and admonish Yan Zixiao."

Ye Kun thought about it, nodded and said: "Let your elder brother Ye Feng handle this matter. He is the emperor now and he is in charge."

He had just abdicated and announced his resignation, handing over power to his son Ye Feng.

At this time, Ye Kun was not suitable to make any major decisions.

That night, Ye Kun sent an encrypted telegram to his son Ye Feng, asking him and Zhuge Hong to thoroughly investigate the accounts of the Yan family over the years.

And let Ye Feng and Zhuge Hong be prepared to prevent Yan Zixiao from establishing his own regime.

The next morning, Ye Kun and others went to the royal city of Yizhou Island.

We arrived at the royal city at night.

Ye Feng's encrypted telegram also arrived.

Ye Kun looked at the specific situation of Donghua Changdao and sighed.

Whatever you fear, it will come true.

This guy Yan Zixiao has requested countless supplies and scientific and technological personnel over the years. After twenty years of development, he has become deeply rooted in Donghua Changdao and has become a local lord!

Ye Feng meant that Yan Zixiao had already shown rebellious intentions, so his fiefdom must be taken away and someone else must be sent back.

Ye Feng's own sons have grown up, and there are a lot of them.

It is entirely possible to send a prince to replace the Yan family.