The most arrogant in history

Chapter 814 Charity Ambassador.

If Ye Kun really wanted to convict these two guys, he would have no legal basis to do so.

There are no clear regulations in Han law prohibiting waste, nor are there any restrictions on the high consumption of ordinary people.

So, Ye Kun let them speak for themselves.

Wang Youbao trembled and whispered, "I am too ostentatious and wasteful... I have corrupted the morals of the people. I am guilty."

Zhang Laiwang also said: "The common people live a luxurious life and eat too much every day..."

"Never mind. It's not a crime."

Ye Kun chuckled and waved his hand, "You two, sit down, let's chat like friends."

Zhang Laiwang and Wang Youbao wiped the sweat off their faces and sat down again.

Ye Kun sighed and said:

"Let me tell you a story. When I was in Pingye County, I saw this scene. The rich were enjoying a feast, while on the roadside, people were starving and freezing to death in the snow.

Soon after, Huang Tiandao rebelled. The poor people who had no food to eat and could not survive picked up their shoulder poles and hoes, rushed into the homes of the rich, beat them to death, robbed their gold, silver, treasures, food and livestock, robbed their daughters, and set fire to their houses.

All this has happened in just over 20 years.”

The two wealthy businessmen dared not speak.

Ye Kun continued, "I hope everyone lives a good life. I hope you can all make money. The more money you make, the better. However, once the gap between the rich and the poor is too large, the poor can't survive and will rebel. At that time, the rich will be the most unlucky.

Huang Tiandao rebelled, and millions of poor people across the country responded. The rich hid in their own fortresses, but eventually their fortresses were breached, and their families were destroyed.

So, what I mean is, you can be rich, but you can’t be rich and unkind.”

Zhang Laiwang and Wang Youbao clasped their fists together and said, "Your Majesty has taught me this, and I will remember it."

Ye Kun nodded and asked again: "In Jiangdong and Jinling, are you two considered the richest?"

Wang Youbao whispered, "The richest family in Jiangdong is the Huangfu Lin family. His cousin Huangfu Chao is as rich as a country. The wealth of me and Zhang Laiwang can only barely rank in the top ten in Jiangdong..."

Zhang Laiwang also said: "Yes, Huangfu Chao is very rich. It is said that there is a cook in his family. When he came home to visit his relatives, the villagers asked the cook to show his cooking skills.

The cook said that he was only responsible for cooking and could not cook for a big banquet. The villagers asked the cook to fry a dish of pork, but the cook said that he was only responsible for frying mutton. The villagers brought mutton, but the cook said that he was only responsible for frying mutton and could not cut it, because in Huangfu Chao's house, a dish of fried mutton required the cooperation of seven or eight chefs..."

"I know that Huangfu Chao is wealthy, but I didn't expect that he would be so extravagant and particular." Ye Kun smiled and said:

"Huangfu Lin's entire family immigrated overseas and applied to me, leaving his cousin Huangfu Chao behind to look after the ancestral tomb. I agreed to Huangfu Lin's request and let Huangfu Chao stay in Jinling.

Huangfu Chao has a fortune of one million silver taels, which was left to him by Huangfu Lin. He has reported this to me. "

Ye Kun couldn't do anything to Huangfu Chao anymore.

Because he promised Huangfu Lin.

But this Huangfu Chao is too exaggerated. There are so many details to stir-frying lamb!

There are only more than thirty chefs in the palace.

There are only two cooks in Fengyi Palace.

Wang Youbao nodded and dared not say anything more.

Ye Kun suddenly sighed: "There are too many orphanages and nursing homes in the country. There are not enough primary schools and hospitals. But the court has no money. I want to improve the orphanages and nursing homes, as well as primary schools and hospitals, but there is no money available.

You two bosses are very wealthy, so you should also contribute to the country and the people, right? "

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Ye Kun finally started to extort money.

Wang Youbao and Zhang Laiwang looked at each other and nodded, saying, "We understand what the emperor means. When we return, we will immediately send money to the orphanage and nursing home, as well as the school and hospital in Jinling to support the court and benefit the people."

"No no no..."

Ye Kun waved his hand and said with a smile: "You sending money directly to the orphanage is not conducive to the court's overall arrangement. We have a charity foundation that specifically receives donations from all over the country. Then, we have special personnel, special systems and supervision to distribute this money to every orphanage and nursing home."

Zhang Laiwang understood and clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to donate 10,000 taels of silver..."

Ye Kun smiled without saying anything and looked at Wang Youbao.

Wang Youbao gritted his teeth and said, "I am also willing to donate 10,000 taels of silver."

"It's only ten thousand taels, it's a little too little."

Ye Kun smiled faintly: "When I was in Chang'an, I invited 18 local wealthy people to dinner. After the meal, everyone said that each person would donate 50,000 taels of silver, and some even donated 100,000 taels. They said that the emperor's invitation, this meal is worth 100,000 taels of silver."

To be honest, ten thousand taels of silver are not worth Ye Kun's words.

After all, he is an emperor, not a beggar!

"This……"

Zhang Laiwang had a sad face and forced a smile: "In that case, I will go back to raise funds and donate 100,000 taels of silver."

Wang Youbao had no choice but to follow suit: "It's the same for the common people. Go back and sell your property and donate 100,000 taels of silver."

"Then, on behalf of all the orphans and the elderly in the world, I would like to thank the two bosses."

Ye Kunyi clasped his fists and said, "In recent years, Jiangdong has made a fortune by relying on canal and sea transportation, and there are many rich people. I will arrange for relevant personnel from the charity foundation to accompany you to Jiangdong and Jinling to continue to raise funds for the orphanage and nursing home.

The goal this time is two million taels of silver. Please help us by providing a list of some wealthy people and helping us to raise donations.

By the way, in the name of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, I will give you two a very honorable title - Ambassadors of Charity!"

Zhang Laiwang was shocked: "Your Majesty, you want us to raise two million for charity?"

"Yes, you can find your wealthy friends. I will send people to help you."

Ye Kun didn't say anything and ordered someone to bring paper and pen, and wrote two calligraphy works: "Charity Ambassador".

It was then stamped with the emperor’s seal and Ye Kun’s personal seal.

Zhang Laiwang and Wang Youbao had no choice but to take on the calligraphy works and the tasks assigned by Ye Kun.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "I'm quite busy and don't have time to treat you to a meal. I'll let Prince Ye Feng represent me and have dinner with you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Your Highness."

The two wealthy businessmen stood up and left.

Prince Ye Feng, along with two old men, went to the State Guesthouse to eat and drink.

The old eunuch Huang Ye, who was serving in the imperial study, smiled at Ye Kun and said, "The emperor's calligraphy works are worth a million taels of silver per word. Just these eight words were sold for two million taels of silver, which is still a good deal.

These two profiteers took the emperor's calligraphy, framed it at home, and hung it in the main hall, which was more impressive than their twelve-mile railway. "

Ye Kun nodded: "You are right. How about this, I will write another work for you, and I will pay you a thousand gold coins for each word, okay?"