The most arrogant in history

Huangfu Lin smiled and said, "I have never been to Jiaozhi, but I heard that there is miasma and poisonous snakes everywhere, and only wild people can survive there."

Ye Kun nodded:

"The reason why humans have grown stronger is because they have transformed nature. The area south of the Yangtze River was not habitable before, but it took thousands of years of transformation to become what it is today. In fact, the soil and environment in Jiaozi are very good, and it is a big granary. With some transformation, the food there can feed the entire nation."

There are hundreds of millions of acres of land in the Indochina Peninsula, and two or three crops can be harvested a year. The land is fertile and the farming conditions are excellent.

The reason why the environment is bad is because of insufficient development.

Xiao Dequan smiled and said, "Back then, the Chu State opened up wasteland in the south of the Yangtze River. They worked hard to open up the mountains and forests, and cultivated the land with slash-and-burn methods to gain a small piece of land. Now, the south of the Yangtze River has become a land of plenty."

Ye Kun nodded in agreement: "We control the entire Jiaozhi Peninsula. There will be great development in the future. Jiaozhi will be richer than the Central Plains, Chengdu and Jiangnan, and even Chang'an."

"Isn't this possible?"

Neither Huangfu Lin nor Xiao Dequan believed it.

"Absolutely possible." Ye Kun pointed to the Indochina Peninsula and the Indian Peninsula on the map:

"These two places are both chosen by God, and their development potential is no less than that of the Central Plains. If we take these two places, our descendants will have food to eat for generations to come. If we fail to take these two places, our descendants will have difficulty in developing their talents in the South China Sea."

Xiao Dequan thought for a moment and asked, "Does our great country, China, have any rivals in this world?"

"Not at the moment, because I got the guns."

Ye Kun smiled: "Before the emergence of guns and cannons, the Huns, Rome, Qin, and India were all rivals."

Xiao Dequan was excited and said with a smile: "Then we should take advantage of the situation and conquer all other countries."

"I want to, but our country has been at war for years and the population has been reduced by half. I have no one under my command and it is difficult to expand."

Ye Kun rolled his eyes. "If you and Xiahou Chang had surrendered earlier, we would have reached Rome by now. It is precisely because the country is underpopulated that I dare not rush to expand. Up to now, the Xiongnu have not been dealt with, and Jiaozhi is still entangled."

Xiao Dequan bowed and apologized: "This is the fault of this guilty minister."

Ye Kun shook his head and asked:

"I let you return to Jiangdong and didn't monitor you. You can have fun as you please and go wherever you want. I also released your former subordinates and let them move freely. Tell me the truth, have you ever thought about restoring the country?"

"The guilty minister dare not."

Xiao Dequan was sweating and bowed, saying, "Now the whole country supports the emperor. Don't say I'm rebelling. Even if the emperor abdicates the throne to me, the people will not agree."

Huangfu Lin smiled and said, "That's right. First of all, I wouldn't agree to it."

Ye Kun also smiled and asked, "Please answer honestly, Mr. Xiao, how is the life of the people in Jiangdong now compared to when you were in charge?"

"A hundred times more than that time." Xiao Dequan answered truthfully:

"When I was in charge of Jiangdong, the people could barely get enough to eat, but many poor families had to look pale. Now in Jiangdong, fish, meat and eggs are often seen on the people's tables. The population is growing rapidly, and the mortality of mothers and newborns has been greatly reduced. The people of Jiangdong say that the emperor is a god who came down to earth to save the people."

Huangfu Lin smiled and said, "Jiangdong is now a paradise. Every commoner has a smile on his face. There is more food than can be eaten, and every family makes wine."

“This is my ideal, my ambition.”

Ye Kun sighed: "There are still relatively poor people in Liaodong and Donghua Peninsula. People in other places have no worries about food and clothing. But there is still a long way to go to make all the people rich. The great cause has not yet been completed, and you still need to work hard."

Xiao Dequan clasped his fists and said, "I have been unemployed for several years. I am willing to work for the court and the people to make up for my mistakes. The emperor said that Liaodong is difficult. I am willing to go to Liaodong to build roads and open up wasteland."

"Forget it. Wu Guotai is already old. You should stay at home and accompany your mother." Ye Kun smiled and said thoughtfully:

"You have always been the King of Wu, with a position equal to that of the Three Dukes. I will appoint you as the Governor-General of Southeastern Affairs. You should call on the people of Jiangdong to build up Jiangxi and southern Fujian. To the east of southern Fujian, there is a large island, which we call Yizhou Island. When I return from Jiaozhi, I will send the navy to land on Yizhou Island and implement county management."

Izuo Island is Wanwan Island.

At this time, it was still a wild place with some indigenous people and coastal immigrants.

Izu Island has always been part of China's territory and has been subject to the great power, but at that time, county management had not yet been achieved.

Who knew that Xiao Dequan was planning this? He clasped his fists and said, "Izhou Island is a barren land. I am willing to go there to open up the wasteland and make it a state of China for generations to come."

If he really took control of Izu Island, he would be a local emperor.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "King Wu, did you hear me clearly? I am talking about the county system, not the feudal system. No matter who goes to Yizhou Island, they can only serve as governor for eight to ten years, and someone else will be replaced in the future."

Izu Island is too close, and Ye Kun would never establish a closed country.

Once a country is closed, it will eventually become separatist.

Xiao Dequan clasped his fists and said, "I have heard clearly. I am willing to be the first governor of Izu Island."

Ye Kun nodded: "You can discuss this matter with Mrs. Wu. As long as she agrees, I have no objection."

Xiao Dequan nodded, bowed and left.

Huangfu Lin whispered, "Could it be that Xiao Dequan still wants to establish his own regime and claim the throne overseas?"

"No, he doesn't have the foundation now."

Ye Kun shook his head: "After the new guns and cannons come out, I can conquer not only Iju Island, but even the whole world. Goguryeo was so difficult to defeat, but I destroyed it in just one month, didn't I?"

"That's true. If Xiao Dequan still wants to establish his own regime, he's really courting death. Xiahou Chang knows how to handle the current situation, so Xiao Dequan should be even more sensible."

"Yes, great minds think alike."

Ye Kun laughed and called Shangguan Lin over.

Shangguan Lin followed Ye Kun and arrived here.

Ye Kun will drop Shangguan Lin off here and let Huangfu Lin take care of him.

Huangfu Lin listened to Ye Kun's meaning and said with a smile:

"Master Lin, if you follow me, I will naturally do my best. In a few years, I will be old and useless, and the position of the Navy Commander will belong to Master Lin. At that time, I will be able to retire with Madam Cherry and go to the countryside to farm and study."

"Stop talking nonsense. We are about the same age. I haven't even retired yet, and you want to retire?"

Ye Kun chuckled: "Just be at ease as the commander-in-chief of the navy. I will make arrangements for you in the future, Lin'er. Lin'er doesn't like your position as the commander-in-chief of the navy."

Huangfu Lin smiled and said, "Yes, the emperor treats Master Lin as his own son. I believe that Master Lin will have an overseas kingdom in the future."

"You and Yingtao can also have an overseas closure." Ye Kun pointed at the map:

"The outside world is too big, I can't control too much. One day, I will drive you all out, let you be the king overseas, and let Cherry be a princess!"

Cherry just came in to change tea, and was overjoyed when she heard this, and bowed down directly:

"Your Majesty, I'm asking you for Cherry, the princess."