The most arrogant in history

Chapter 797 Better Land.

Zhuge Hong nodded: "I heard that there is better land near Rome in the west."

"Yes, it's the granary of Europe, just north of Rome."

Ye Kun nodded: "However, He Zhongshu is advancing over there. In a few years, that place will belong to our China."

Ding Ding smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about the population explosion in your country now. If you send one tenth of the young people who have grown up, you can dominate the world!"

Ye Kun laughed: "Don't leave today, I'll treat you."

At noon that day, Ye Kun was very drunk.

Over the years, Ye Kun has borne too much pressure and too much infamy because of immigration issues.

Until today, the opinions of the court were finally unified.

Things will be much easier next time.

After resting for two days, Ye Kun convened a meeting again to discuss Zhuge Hong's suggestions.

The meeting went smoothly and was passed unanimously.

Ye Kun also sent the meeting minutes to Sang Buzhi and others.

Two days later, Sang Buzhi and others also agreed with Zhuge Hong's radical strategy.

Ye Kun instructed Zhuge Hong to start preparations immediately and study how to carry out the work.

In just ten days, Zhuge Hong formulated two regulations based on opinions from all sides.

First, the court set up foster homes in every county. Families with many children who were unable to raise them could send their children to the court for support.

The imperial court accepted these children and gave their parents a maintenance fee of about five taels of silver.

However, when these children grow up, their destinations will be arranged by the imperial court, and their parents are not allowed to interfere.

Second, the Ministry of War established a reserve force.

The reserve force recruits young men and women over the age of twelve. After concentrated study and training, they are sent overseas as recruits to participate in combat or to immigrate and build the country.

These people were also given money, ten taels of silver each.

When the decree came out, there was some shock in the country.

There are many children in poor families and the money is not that expensive, so quite a few people come to sign up.

Prince Ye Feng looked at the reports from various places and said to Ye Kun with a smile: "Father, from now on, you don't have to worry about the immigration problem. If this policy is implemented for a long time, we can immigrate 500,000 people every year."

"But if this continues for a long time, the imperial court may not be able to support it financially."

Ye Kun simply did the math: "The resettlement and training fees for these people add up to an astronomical figure. I'm worried that after three years, the finances will collapse."

Ye Feng pondered and said, "Large gold and silver mines have been discovered on Donghua Changdao and Jizui Peninsula. The locals are organizing the natives to mine. I think the finances can be maintained through mining and overseas trade.

If it really can’t be sustained, then reduce the scale of immigration.”

Ye Kun nodded: "This is the only way for now, let's take it one step at a time."

A few days later, Wu Qiong, who had already retired, completely handed over his work affairs and prepared to bid farewell to Zhuo County and return to Chengdu to retire.

Ye Kun held a banquet to see Wu Qiong off.

After resigning, Wu Qiong looked much better and his face was rosy.

After three rounds of drinks, Ye Kun sighed and said, "Master Wu, I'm actually reluctant to let you go back to Chengdu. You're already old, and I don't know if we'll ever meet again after you leave."

"Your Majesty, I am still in good health."

Wu Qiong smiled and said, "I guess the emperor can't stay in Zhuo County. He will definitely go to Chengdu within ten years. At that time, I, the old minister, will welcome him outside the city and drink with the emperor..."

After more than 20 years of getting along, Wu Qiong knows Ye Kun too well.

Ye Kun laughed and said, "Master Wu, you are mocking me, saying that I like to go on tours and waste people's money and time, right?"

"No, the emperor has always been very frugal when he goes on tour, so he didn't spend much money."

Wu Qiong shook his head: "The nine ministers opposed the emperor's tour, but in fact it was for the sake of the overall situation. After all, it is dangerous to go out. If the emperor has an accident, what will happen to the country and the people?"

"But I really can't stay here. I always want to go out for a walk."

Ye Kun sighed: "I plan to give up my throne to Crown Prince Ye Feng in a few years. At that time, I can go wherever I want."

Wu Qiong pondered and said, "Your Majesty is in a hurry to abdicate. I guess you still want to go overseas to speed up the process of Chineseization overseas."

"Yes, you know me well. Do you have any specific suggestions?"

"Your Majesty, you are a little impatient, so you make yourself very tired."

Wu Qiong smiled and said, "That fresh blood said that if we want to realize the dream of dominating the world, we need to build a capital overseas. I agree with his opinion."

"You mean Bao Sheng?"

"Yes, Bao Sheng's opinion is very good." Wu Qiong nodded and said:

"In the future, we can position Zhuo County as China's Tiandu. We can choose a place in Jiaozhi to build China's Nandu. We can also choose a place in Tianzhu to build China's Xidu. We can build China's Beidu near the Mediterranean. It would be best if we could build another capital city on the Oil Peninsula.

In this way, we can have a focus, and use it to guide the whole, just like using one arm to control one's fingers. As for the rest, I'm afraid we have to hand it over to the next generation."

Ye Kun nodded: "This ultimate plan is very good. The conditions for building the capital in Jiaozhi and Tianzhu have already been formed, so we can consider it now. As for the Mediterranean, it's still too early."

The two had a pleasant chat and talked about everything.

Before Wu Qiong left, he suddenly said, "Your Majesty, it has been several years since Zhao Biao and his son returned from the Western Regions. I wonder if they have repented recently?"

"They were locked up in the farm for reform and have long repented. Last time, Zhao Biao said he was sick and wanted to see me, but I didn't see him."

Ye Kun sighed.

Wu Qiong nodded: "Now is the time to expand overseas and we need people. If possible, we can let Zhao Biao's son come out and make amends for his crime."

"Let's talk about it later. Let me think about it."

Ye Kun remained noncommittal.

Zhao Biao's son has long had the intention of rebellion, so how dare we use him again?

After seeing Wu Qiong off, Ye Kun asked Huang Ye to notify Zhao Biao and his son that he would meet them the day after tomorrow.

The father and son were on a farm in the suburbs and couldn't make it in a day.

Coincidentally, Yu Guinong sent another telegram, saying that he was seriously ill and was afraid he would not survive, and said his final goodbye to Ye Kun.

In the telegram, Yu Guinong sounded very sad.

He brought 130,000 Chinese immigrants with him, but now there are only 50,000 of the original people left on the Australian island.

Fortunately, they vigorously developed their population and married many local indigenous women as concubines. Over the years, they also gave birth to tens of thousands of children.

The first batch of children are now in their teens and can work.

The Chinese people have completed the first step in spreading their branches and leaves on the island of Australia.

They found iron ore, coal mines and gold mines on the Australian island, organized local indigenous people to mine, built steel mills, porcelain factories and glass factories, and achieved self-sufficiency in general industrial products.

At the end of the telegram, Yu Guinong asked Ye Kun to take care of overseas Chinese immigrants, provide them with a batch of advanced equipment and talents, and provide them with technology to help them develop.

Ye Kun replied: "Mr. Yu is old, please take care of yourself. The court will soon open a long-term route from Nanyang to Australia and provide you with the latest steamships to facilitate trade activities on the Australian island.

We will arrange to deliver the technology, equipment and talent you need within a year."