sjar Chapter 778 The third sister is here again.
Chapter 778 The third sister is here again.
Ever since Xiao Dequan stepped down as governor of Izu Island, Ye Kun has not assigned him any new tasks.
He still held the title of King of Wu and received a salary from the imperial court, but he had no real power, let alone military power.
Jasmine replied, "Your Majesty, Xiao Dequan is currently studying in his residence in Zhuo County. He bought a large house in Xishan and rarely goes out. He seems to be very indifferent."
"This kind of person was a great hero in his time. It is impossible for him to be indifferent. In my opinion, he is just keeping a low profile."
Ye Kun smiled and told Huang Ye: "Contact Xiao Dequan and ask him to come to the Imperial Study to see me tomorrow afternoon. By the way, tell him that I have a mission to assign him."
Huang Ye nodded and went to make the arrangements.
After dinner, everyone else left.
Ye Kun left Liu Yuejuan and Xie Baochan to talk together in Fengyi Palace.
Liu Yuejuan smiled and said, "Your Majesty has been traveling for a long time and you should rest early. Do you have any instructions?"
"It's okay, I'm not tired."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "I let all the princes go, and separated you from your children. I really feel guilty about that. However, according to the telegrams during this period, Prince Ye Chan is doing well in Hanhuang Island."
Liu Yuejuan nodded: "I also know about Chan'er. He often sends telegrams to ask about his well-being and talk about the situation over there. This year, Chan'er gave birth to three more grandchildren, all of whom are very healthy. The children of my two silly brothers have also grown up and started to help manage Hanhuang Island."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "Yes, this year, Hanhuang Island also paid tribute with many gems, black tea and other local specialties. My son said that he has basically achieved the management of the entire island. Most of the natives have recognized the Huaxia Empire and started to pay taxes."
Liu Yuejuan said: "That was also the emperor's teaching, otherwise, Chaner would not have this ability."
In fact, Ye Chan is a management talent.
In the past two years, Hanhuang Island has changed a lot and is managed in an orderly manner by him.
The population on the island is also recovering, and there are many newborns.
Ye Kun smiled and said, "I know you all miss your child. So I want to tell you that I will go on an overseas tour within a year. When the time comes, I will take you with me to see my son."
Jiang Yourong was shocked and a little sad: "Your Majesty, are you still going to go on an overseas inspection? I'm worried about your health..."
"I won't be leaving for now. It'll take a while."
Ye Kun paused and said with a smile: "It's getting late, everyone should go to bed early. I will talk to you when I am free."
Everyone said goodbye.
Ye Kun stayed in Fengyi Palace.
"Your Majesty, are you tired this year?"
On the large dragon bed, Jiang Yourong hugged Ye Kun's arm, feeling extremely heartbroken.
"I'm not tired, I just miss you."
Ye Kun gently pinched the tip of Jiang Yourong's nose and smiled, "I have been running around all these years and have spent too little time with you. I am really sorry for you."
Jiang Yourong shook her head: "You are not sorry for me, but for yourself. You are already old, but you are still working so hard."
"I work so hard for Feng'er."
Ye Kun sighed slightly: "I'm away from home, and it's easier for Feng'er to stay in China to build up prestige. If I stay in Jiuzhou all the time, Crown Prince Ye Feng will never grow up. In addition, I said before that sending the adult princes overseas will prevent them from fighting each other in the future, and the crown prince's throne will be secure."
Speaking of her son, Jiang Yourong smiled:
"Feng'er is now half an emperor, very impressive. I heard from my uncle that Feng'er is now governing the country properly. Moreover, Feng'er is very filial and often pays respects to me. And Tan Bamao also praises Feng'er. Sang Buyi and others all speak well of Feng'er."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "I've seen the prince's performance, and it's indeed possible. When there was a flooding incident at the coal mine, more than 200 workers were killed or injured. Feng Er personally rushed to the scene to handle it, and he was resolute and decisive. He has grown up."
There have been a lot of coal mine accidents this year.
There were three major accidents, each killing hundreds of people.
Minor accidents happen all the time, almost every month.
It was Prince Ye Feng who presided over a meeting on coal mine safety production and ordered the Ministry of Industry to strengthen management and rectify the production environment of major factories and mines. Now the situation is much better.
Jiang Yourong nodded: "I know about the coal mine incident, and it hurts me too. I also took out my own money and asked Feng'er to help the injured and provide compensation to the families of the miners who died. However, most of the victims were foreign laborers and had no family members..."
Ye Kun sighed and said, "When you think about it, these laborers have also made great contributions to the construction of our Han Empire. It is me who is sorry for them."
Fortunately, a large number of overseas workers were introduced to support Ye Kun's steel and coal industries, as well as cement plants, brick kiln factories, porcelain factories, paper mills, sugar factories, textile factories, and large imperial farms.
Otherwise, the people of the nine provinces of China cannot withstand such bullying.
Jiang Yourong said, "I don't understand or manage state affairs. I am just worried that after all the princes are sent out, Feng'er and Tai'er will be too lonely in the future. What if someone rebels?"
Ye Tai is the second prince born to Jiang Yourong.
He and Ye Feng are brothers from the same mother, so they are not included in the immigration plan.
He will stay in Jiuzhou and help Ye Feng govern the Chinese headquarters.
Ye Kun gently stroked Jiang Yourong's long hair:
“Don’t worry, Madam Queen. As long as the princes and grandchildren of the emperor don’t act too recklessly and trouble the people too much, according to the system I have established, the Han Dynasty will be able to rest assured within two hundred years.
First, the latest high technology is in the hands of the royal family, and the most powerful weapons are also in the hands of the emperor; second, the other princes are enfeoffed overseas, which is also a deterrent to domestic ambitious people; third, the flat management structure is inherently stable. Fourth, there is also the Mohist Alliance to contain the situation in the court. "
Jiang Yourong still didn't understand and smiled, "I just hope that Feng'er and Tai'er can have more sons. When their sons grow up, they can help them."
"this is a good idea."
Ye Kun chuckled.
In fact, having too many royal descendants is not necessarily a good thing.
Relying on the number of royal descendants to maintain the country is a foolish dream.
For example, Zhu Yuanzhang had the mindset of an old peasant and worked hard to expand the population of his family. By the time the Ming Dynasty fell, there were already millions of royal family members.
But he still failed to defeat Zhang Xianzhong and Li Zicheng, and lost his country.
All of these indicate that the Ming Dynasty was destroyed due to financial collapse.
The reason for the financial collapse was that there were too many descendants of the Zhu family. Zhu Yuanzhang stipulated that the royal family did not pay taxes and received salaries. This led to too many royal family members, which the people could not afford to support, and the court's finances gradually got out of control.
But Jiang Yourong would not understand these principles, nor could she see what would happen hundreds of years later, so Ye Kun did not want to explain too much.
Just as she was about to fall asleep, Jiang Yourong suddenly remembered something: "Oh, Your Majesty, my third sister Youcai and her husband He Quan have also come to Zhuo County and said they want to see you."