Chapter 810: Make up lessons.
Chapter 810: Make up lessons.
Ye Kun also knew that Prince Ye Feng was not Song Qingshu and was much smarter than Song Qingshu.
Prince Ye Feng laughed again and asked cautiously:
"Father, my brothers of this generation all respect me very much. I believe that they will respect me and regard my Chinese Nine Provinces and the Great Han Empire as the authentic motherland.
But a hundred years later, my brothers and I are gone, and the emperor's grandchildren overseas take over. If they do not recognize the Han Empire, what should we do?"
Ye Kun sighed and said, "You are the eldest brother. If your younger brothers are disobedient and make trouble, you can teach them a lesson. In the future, tell your children and grandchildren that if the overseas feudal states are disobedient, do not respect China, and forget their ancestors, send troops to destroy them. Then, send your own people to take over."
Ye Feng nodded: "I think that within a hundred years, there won't be such a day. Because before the princes went to sea, they all offered sacrifices to the heavens and swore an oath at the Yanhuang Altar. I am afraid that after a hundred years, the times will change, causing changes in the global pattern."
“So, we need to vigorously develop science and technology.”
Ye Kun pointed to the globe and said with a smile: "If we persist in developing science and technology, more advanced and powerful weapons and means of transportation will appear. A hundred years from now, airplanes will be able to fly directly across the sea. In half a day, it will take from Zhuo County to Jiaozhi, and even to the Persian Gulf.
There are also high-precision missiles that seem to have eyes and can attack any city thousands of miles away at the command of a command.
The bombs at that time were extremely powerful. One bomb could destroy a large city like Zhuo County."
Ye Feng was shocked: "Father, can the development of technology really reach this point?"
"Absolutely, without a doubt."
Ye Kun turned the globe and said slowly: "A few hundred years later, the Earth where humans live will be like a village. Going from the Eastern Hemisphere to the Western Hemisphere will be as convenient as visiting neighbors in a village."
Ye Feng asked: "According to what my father said, if I vigorously develop science and technology, what changes will there be in fifty years?"
"It will only take 20 years for us to develop the airplane. By then, everything will be better." Ye Kun smiled:
"As for the specific changes and the future development direction of this world, I will find time to write a book and leave it to you. After you read it, you will understand."
Ye Feng was looking forward to it: "I am waiting for the secret book from my father."
That night, the father and son talked until late at night.
In the following days, Ye Kun was in the Science and Technology City, helping Prince Ye Feng with his lessons.
Ye Feng admired his father more and more.
In Ye Feng's eyes, his father is a god who knows everything.
In early February, Ye Kun convened a meeting of nine ministries, including some representatives of the National People's Congress.
Ye Kun said: "I plan to go out to sea for inspection, continue to expand the territory for the descendants of Yan and Huang, and obtain overseas resources and energy. However, I am not young anymore, and this trip is risky and unpredictable, so I have to arrange state affairs."
Everyone kept silent and listened quietly.
Ye Kun looked at his son Ye Feng and Ye Tai:
"Crown Prince Ye Feng is already an adult. If something happens to me overseas, you should let Crown Prince Ye Feng take the throne immediately. As for government affairs, it will remain the same, handled by the nine cabinets, with the National People's Congress and the Mohist Alliance making decisions, and officials at all levels and the Mohist Alliance executing them.
Ye Tai is a prince who assists his elder brother Ye Feng in handling state affairs.
From today on, Ye Feng will concurrently serve as the leader of the Mohist Alliance and the Minister of War. "
Everyone raised their hands and agreed to Ye Kun's arrangement.
Ye Kun also made some arrangements for the specific details.
Finally, Ye Kun talked about his travel plans: "In about a month, I will go on a tour of the northern prairie. Please help me arrange the relevant preparations. The plan to go to sea will be postponed to October."
Originally, Ye Kun planned to go out to sea and head to the Oil Peninsula soon.
But there is no time for preparation, and it will take until May at the earliest.
It was typhoon season then and it was unsafe.
Jiang Yourong suggested that they should just wait until October before going out to sea.
Ye Kun also adjusted his plans and decided to visit the northern prairie.
After the expedition to the North Sea, Ye Kun never went to the prairie again. He didn't know the specific situation of the prairie and missed it very much.
Sang Buyi clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. We will fully cooperate and will not delay your tour or voyage."
Ye Kun nodded and adjourned the meeting.
It just so happened that Gongsun Erniang came back from the northern prairie and went to Ye Kun to report the situation.
In recent years, Gongsun Erniang has been traveling around, rectifying the administration of officials, supervising grassroots officials, and developing the Mohist Alliance.
It is no exaggeration to say that Gongsun Erniang's footprints are all over China, including parts of Jiaozhi.
Ye Kun met Gongsun Erniang and said with emotion:
"Junior sister, it has been two years since we last met. For the sake of state affairs and the people, you have worked hard and made silent contributions. In comparison, I, the emperor, feel ashamed."
"Brother, you are too kind. We are all working hard and striving for the same goal. You are the emperor, so you have a heavier burden."
Gongsun Erniang smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for two years. Senior Brother... you seem to have aged a little bit."
"Haha, it's more than just a little bit. I've aged two years."
Ye Kun laughed and invited Gongsun Erniang to have tea.
Gongsun Erniang sat down and introduced the situation:
"The overall work of the Mohist Alliance is still very good. After these years of development, the total number of Mohists in the country has reached nearly two million. Seventy percent of grassroots officials are members of the Mohist Alliance."
Ye Kun nodded and asked, "How is the grassroots administration? Are there many corrupt officials? Are there many lazy and incompetent officials?"
"To be honest, not many. Corrupt, lazy and incompetent officials have basically been cleared out. The ones left are all practical people."
Gongsun Erniang smiled and said, "The atmosphere at the grassroots level is very good now. Officials are all thinking about the people, starting from small things, and implementing various resolutions of the court."
“That’s really nice.”
Ye Kun was also happy and asked, "Last year, I conducted research in the Taihang Mountains and found that there were many children, but the hygiene and education conditions were not very good. What do you think of the situation?"
Gongsun Erniang pondered and said, "The court has a decree that children under the age of twelve do not need to grow their hair, and they also promote hygiene knowledge in many ways. I see that most children nowadays do not have head lice and are relatively hygienic.
In schools, there are hygiene evaluations and teachers are also monitoring students' hygiene. The incidence of diseases among children has decreased.
The difficulty lies in the fact that those children who do not go to school receive neither education nor hygiene habits.
Last year, the government increased its investment in education, and new schools were built in various places. Perhaps in one or two years, the situation will improve further.”
Ye Kun nodded slightly, and suddenly asked: "Among the common people, are there many people wearing long gowns now?"
Over the years, Ye Kun has been quietly promoting the transformation of customs.
Including men having short hair and wearing short shirts.
Overall, there have been some effects.
In Zhuojun City, half of the young people no longer grow their hair long and wear a crown, but instead have short hair or a flat head.
He doesn't have a beard and his face is clean.
Only during major festivals or important occasions will these people wear traditional Hanfu and a bamboo crown or other hats.
But there are also some old stubborn people who insist on growing their hair, wearing traditional Hanfu, and dressing up like immortals and sanctimonious people every day.
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