The most arrogant in history

Chapter 868: Crying and cursing.

After replying the telegram, Ye Kun instructed Song Poliu again: "Contact Huangfu Lin immediately, bring the naval fleet, and send the wealth Huangfu Lin obtained in Western Rome back to China."

Huangfu Lin only said that the Western Roman Empire had mountains of gold and silver, but did not specify the exact amount.

Ye Kun didn’t know how much money there was.

But since Huangfu Lin said so, I guess one million taels of gold is the minimum.

Maybe there will be five million taels of gold, or even more.

Ye Kun enjoyed the meal very much.

Jiang Yourong and others were also very happy.

After dinner, the prince came to report on his work arrangements during the Spring Festival.

Ye Kun said: "Zhuge Hong has just been appointed as the Prime Minister of the Nine Departments. He is young and his prestige may not be enough. I will not participate in the major sacrificial activities this year. You and Zhuge Hong will preside over it."

Having Crown Prince Ye Feng and Zhuge Hong appear more often will help establish their prestige and increase their popularity.

Ye Feng took the order and went to make arrangements.

Two days later, Guan Bao rushed over from Jiangnan and gave a work report to Ye Kun and the Nine Departments.

Guan Bao's current position in the court is the fourth in command, second only to Ye Kun and his son and Zhuge Hong.

But Guan Bao is also old.

Half of my hair is white.

The so-called completion of the king's affairs and winning fame in lifetime and after death, what a pity is the white hair.

Seeing Ye Kun, Guan Bao clasped his fists and said, "I haven't seen you for two years. Your Majesty is still in good health. I am very relieved. But Lord Sang Buyi passed away. I was far away in Jiaozhi and was busy with official duties. I was unable to come to pay my respects. I feel guilty."

When Sang Buzhi died, Guan Bao was in Jiaozhi.

This was also Ye Kun's intention, asking Guan Bao to place the headquarters of the Maritime Administration in the eastern part of Jiaozhi.

In this way, the court's influence in Jiaozhi will be further enhanced.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Master Guan, you have worked hard these years. It is not easy to manage the maritime activities along the coast of Jiangnan and all the way to Tianzhu."

Guan Bao smiled and said, "With the emperor's guidance, this old minister doesn't feel it is hard."

Ye Kun nodded, asked Guan Bao to sit down, and asked about the specific situation in the coastal area.

Guan Bao reported: "Warships are not under my management, but I also have 700 steam ships and more than 200 diesel ships. These ships work day and night in cooperation with the Ministry of War and the court. This year's transportation volume is more than twice that of last year.

Our fleet is responsible for transporting rubber products, brown sugar, white sugar, fruits, grains, rare treasures from Jiaozhi and Tianzhu.

The economy along the coast is now very developed, and the population has also exploded. Some places are even overcrowded.”

Ye Kun nodded and asked, "How is the navigation between Dasong Island and Datang Island?"

"The shipping is frequent, with fleets coming and going every three to five days." Guan Bao took out another report:

"This is our aid report to Dasong Island, Datang Island, and Hanhuang Island. This year's ironware supply is 700,000 kilograms for each island. Porcelain, glass, cotton textiles, and daily necessities are all very abundant.

In addition, I also arrested some lawbreakers and sent them to Song Island and Tang Island, handing them over to the princes for development and construction."

Ye Kun read the report and sighed, "The natural conditions on Dasong Island are pretty good, and it is now self-sufficient. The court only needs to provide some ironware and tools.

Datang Island is not doing well. It cannot even be self-sufficient in food and there is still a shortage. The population is not large either. I have sent immigrants three times and now there are only 20,000 Han people there. "

Guan Bao smiled and said, "As long as 20,000 Han people can take root, they will multiply very quickly. In less than 20 years, the population will double. A hundred years later, the island will be full of Han people."

"Well, if conditions permit, we should give more people to support Datang Island."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "In February or March next year, I will go out to the sea and head to the Oil Peninsula. By then, I will bring a lot of people with me. It will be up to you to arrange the supplies along the way."

Guan Bao immediately clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. All the ports along the way are ready!"

Ye Kun smiled and said, "I trust you the most when I let you do the work."

Guan Bao said modestly: "I am just doing my best. If there is anything inappropriate, please tell me directly, Your Majesty."

Ye Kun waved his hand and changed the subject: "Master Guan is getting old, have you ever thought about the successor? Your sons have inherited the qualities and style of your butler, they are honest and down-to-earth.

Have you ever thought about training a young man to work in the Nine Departments?"

Starting from Guan Yafu, Ye Kun and the housekeepers have been dealing with each other for more than 30 years.

Guan Yafu and Guan Bao, father and son, are both loyal people, so Ye Kun feels relieved.

Guan Bao has five sons, but Ye Kun doesn't know them very well.

Guan Bao smiled and said, "Thanks to the emperor's care, among my five sons, only the second son Guan Pingyu is slightly smarter. The others are all mediocre and can only be county magistrates at best."

"Guan Pingyu, how old are you this year?"

"I am thirty-seven years old this year. I am currently with you, handling coastal affairs. I can be considered your right-hand man."

"Then let him follow you. I will make the arrangements when you retire." Ye Kun nodded.

"Yes."

Guan Bao clasped his fists and said thoughtfully, "I heard that Marshal Qin Erwu intends to immigrate overseas with his whole family, is that right?"

Ye Kun sighed: "I am struggling with this matter. Qin Erwu's family is also loyal. I hope that the descendants of the Qin family will stay in China, serve the court, and assist the prince in governing the country.

The descendants of the meritorious officials have all immigrated overseas. I am afraid that the court and the crown prince will have no one to use in the future."

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly."

Guan Bao saluted again: "At present, the government is clear and bright, the people are in harmony, the people are prosperous, and they live and work in peace and contentment. The situation in the nine provinces of China will remain stable.

However, veteran generals such as Qin Erwu, Guan Yong, and Jiang Laowu, who had made great contributions to the founding of the country and were sworn brothers of the emperor, had accumulated too much wealth, which caused some discussion among the people.

Keeping them in the nine provinces of China may not be beneficial to the court's rule.

Today, the royal family is thriving, with more and more princes and grandchildren, as well as more and more imperial consorts and relatives. The court and the prince do not have to worry about having no one to use.

Besides, the Han Empire has a sound system, and governing a country relies on systems and laws, not on a few smart people with extraordinary wisdom or old officials with great contributions. "

Ye Kun was stunned, then smiled and said, "Master Guan's words make sense. I am worried that the entire Qin family will emigrate. Some people will say that I am ruthless and sent all the heroes overseas."

"Your Majesty, as long as you have a clear conscience, why bother about what others say? Besides, this was Marshal Qin Erwu's initiative, and everyone knows it."

"Okay, I'll follow your advice and allow the Qin family and the entire clan to immigrate."

Ye Kun finally made up his mind.

The Qin family now has many relatives and vassals.

There are a total of about 10,000 to 20,000 people who are concerned about this.

If all of these were sent away, their properties and land in the country would be taken back by the court and redistributed, which would be beneficial to social stability.

But if this happens, Qiaonu’s mother would probably cry and curse!