Chapter 789: Going Too Far.
Chapter 789: Going Too Far.
In fact, Ye Kun also wanted to take over the entire Parthian Empire.
But the domestic pressure is too great.
After conquering, it would not work without a large number of immigrants to manage and build the city.
So I had to wait.
Now that we have money, we can further develop the Tianzhu Continent and completely digest it.
Qin Erwu felt it was a pity and asked again: "Do you want to bring back a group of beauties from the Parthian Empire?"
Ye Kun called back: "Are you stupid? We have already controlled the royal family of the Parthian Empire, and we can let the Parthian Empire send laborers and beauties directly to Tianzhu. Now no matter what we want, they can only agree! After the withdrawal, if it is convenient, bring back a group of laborers. If it is not convenient, forget it."
There are still millions of foreign laborers in the country, and the new population has gradually grown, so there is no shortage of people.
Qin Erwu received instructions and followed Ye Kun's instructions.
Ye Kun informed the nine departments of the good news.
Ma Zhao smiled and said, "In that case, we won't have to worry about running out of money in the next two or three years."
Ye Kun nodded: "With the huge wealth obtained from the Parthian Empire and our own tax revenue, we should not have any financial constraints in the next five years. And soon, Jiaozhi and Tianzhu will give back to the nine provinces of China with a steady supply of goods shipped over."
Sang Buyi clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, our investigation team plans to set sail for India in three days. This round trip will probably take more than half a year. As for state affairs, I'm sorry to trouble Your Majesty and the adults who stayed behind."
Ye Kun nodded: "I have Zhuge Hong and other ministers by my side, nothing will happen."
In early July, Sang Buyi led an expedition team out to sea.
Ye Kun also felt at peace.
State affairs were directly handed over to Crown Prince Ye Feng and Zhuge Hong for handling.
Ye Kun also took some time to accompany Jiang Yourong and Queen Ayiman of Loulan to enjoy life.
He Quan and Jiang Youcai also followed Sang Buzhi's expedition team and immigrated to Tianzhu, taking with them a team of more than 3,000 people.
In the former territory of the State of Yan, many coal dealers and small gangs that stole coal were arrested.
There are more than two thousand people in total.
Ye Kun instructed the Ministry of Justice to divide these people into two groups.
Part of it was given to Dai Xi and Princess Mingzhu, who took them to Izu Island and settled there.
A part of them followed the ocean-going sailing team to the Oil Peninsula to explore for oil.
At the beginning of August, Dai Xi and Princess Mingzhu said goodbye and returned to Izu Island.
Ye Kun and Jiang Yourong personally escorted them out of the imperial city.
"Your Majesty, I don't know when I can come back and see you..."
She was happy but also sad, and couldn't bear to leave.
"My Lady of the West, we have steamships and the Grand Canal. When you come back from Izu Island, aren't you just like visiting relatives in Caomiao Village before?"
Ye Kun smiled and said, "Whenever you want to come back, let your son arrange a boat to take you back. There are many merchant ships coming and going on Izu Island, so it won't be a big deal."
Princess Mingzhu was more optimistic and said with a smile:
"Yes, mother. The transportation between Izu Island and the Chinese mainland is as smooth as walking on the ground. What is there to worry about? At worst, I can accompany you back to visit relatives next year. It is not difficult to come back once a year."
Jiang Yourong also comforted Dai Xi: "If you miss us, you can send a telegram to chat. Maybe the emperor and I will come to see you when we have time."
Dai Xi then wiped her tears, bowed and said goodbye, and got on the carriage.
After Dai Xi and Princess Mingzhu left, the palace became much quieter.
There wasn't a need for too many palace maids, so another group was dismissed.
Jiang Yourong smiled and said, "Your Majesty, there is no one in the harem. Do you want to select some young women to serve you?"
"My lady, please spare my old bones."
Ye Kun chuckled: "I'm old too, why should I waste those young people?"
"But this palace is indeed a little deserted. Many houses are empty."
"Then leave it empty. It won't be long before I abdicate and let Feng'er ascend the throne. At that time, we will move out of the palace and this place will be given to Feng'er."
Ye Kun took Jiang Yourong for a walk in the back garden: "I can't stay here, I always have to go out for a walk. Only after I abdicate can I be free."
Jiang Yourong was surprised: "Your Majesty, Feng'er is still young..."
"In my twenties, not young anymore."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "When I was his age, I had already started to take over Yizhou. Feng'er is smarter than me, and he has been assisting the nine ministries in handling government affairs for so long, so he can take over at any time."
"No, there are too many things to deal with right now due to the large-scale immigration. Feng'er is not qualified enough to suppress others."
Jiang Yourong was in the harem, but he could see the situation clearly: "If the emperor wants to abdicate, he will have to wait at least ten years."
Ye Kun smiled and said, "Let's wait and see. Maybe three to five years will be enough."
He Zhongshu's expeditionary army continued to bring news of victory.
They pushed forward all the way westward, and were really about to reach the European steppes. The Xitie Dynasty had been completely destroyed, and the little wealth and countless cattle, sheep and horses had all become He Zhongshu's military expenses.
Ye Kun sent a telegram to He Zhongshu:
"The ministers in the court are dissatisfied with our overseas expansion. Now, the expeditionary force is too far away from the mainland, and the logistics supply is difficult to maintain.
From now on, your tribe will have to fight to support the war. You will have to occupy the cities of other races, manage the people of other races, and support yourself through taxation. I can only provide you with some weapons and ammunition. "
He Zhongshu replied: "Your Majesty, rest assured. We are fighting to support the war, and we are not short of food and supplies. After we continue to move westward and occupy a large city, we will consider the issue of taking root and building."
Ye Kun was relieved and encouraged He Zhongshu:
"When you reach Europe and stabilize the situation, I will send all your family members and relatives over there, and send a prince to take charge of the situation. Eventually, I will also give you an overseas fiefdom and treat you like an overseas king."
The world is too big for Ye Kun to eat it all.
His own princes cannot divide the world up.
At this time, the immigration fleet led by Huangfu Lin had already traveled thousands of miles and arrived at the Spanish Peninsula and sent a telegram to Ye Kun.
What Ye Kun didn't expect was that there was a small country on the Spanish Peninsula with a population of hundreds of thousands, which had a fierce battle with Huangfu Lin's immigrant army.
Fortunately, Huangfu Lin was an experienced warrior and destroyed the local small country with black powder guns, artillery and grenades.
This also benefited Huangfu Lin, as he directly seized other people's wealth, palaces, cities and all resources.
Ye Kun was very happy and sent a telegram to express his congratulations, and also said:
"You can develop peacefully there, have more children, promote Chinese culture, and never forget the ancestors Yan and Huang."
Huangfu Lin called back: "Your Majesty, rest assured. We are here, flying the Han flag and promoting Chinese culture. Next, we will destroy the local culture and completely sinicize it. The climate of the Western Peninsula is good, and the products are also good, which is suitable for development.
Twenty years later, we will have at least 100,000 people here, and we will build this place into a small China."
Ye Kun was very pleased, yet a little sad.
Huangfu Lin has gone too far, and I don’t know if I will be able to see him again in this life.
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