The most arrogant in history

He Tiantian has always been in charge of the research and production of steam engines.

She knew the price of a steam engine was not a small amount.

But He Tiantian didn't know that with the development of industry and advancement of technology, the cost of steam engines would also decrease.

For example, in later generations, a brand new six-horsepower walk-behind tractor only cost a few thousand yuan, the price of several thousand kilograms of rice, and every farmer could afford it!

"Silly girl, this can be done slowly. I'm not asking you to produce one million steam engines a year. Besides, the cost of steam engines will be reduced in the future, and ordinary people will be able to afford them."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "We are going to build a heavy industrial base in the Beiping area to specialize in the production of large machines. The first steam engine production plant will be located there."

He Tiantian frowned: "Then what about our former steam engine factory?"

“The small factory we used to have can only be used as a research center now.”

Ye Kun smiled: "So-called industrialization means large-scale mass production. The small factories in the past can only be regarded as small workshops. I require the newest production plant to produce a hundred times more!"

Two years ago, He Tiantian established the Zhuojun Steam Engine Factory, which had four production lines and produced steam engines of different specifications.

Moreover, the factory has already been put into production, producing hundreds of machines every year.

But this output is not enough for Ye Kun to make ends meet.

The steam engine factory that Ye Kun wants is designed to produce at least 20,000 units per year!

There will be a large diesel engine production base in the future, so a heavy industrial city must be built on the seaside.

Being at the seaside is conducive to discharging industrial wastewater and reducing environmental pollution.

He Tiantian said with a smile: "Your Majesty, if we want to play such a big game, do we have so much money? Lord Wu Qiong, will he be scared to death?"

"No, the gold and silver in the treasury are piled up into a mountain, and there is no place to use them."

Ye Kun remained arrogant and said with a smile: "Once the steam engine ship is built, we will make money faster and more powerful in the future. By the way, when the steam engine is stable, our railway will continue to extend southward, all the way to the Yellow River!"

The first railway has been in operation for more than a year. The technology is now mature and the management is standardized.

Excluding the cost of railway construction, just calculating the transportation cost, it is already much cheaper than ox carts and horse carriages.

By extending the railway line and increasing freight volume, you can officially make a profit.

He Tiantian nodded: "I have no problem, I will resolutely implement the emperor's plans, as long as I can deal with the Nine Departments and Wuqiong."

"I'll propose it at the meeting tomorrow."

Ye Kun nodded and went to look at the hydroelectric generator set and the electric lathe.

This year, the electricity industry also developed rapidly. There were four hydroelectric power stations that could provide stable electricity to drive precision lathes.

Electric fans, storage batteries, and heat pumps have all been developed and placed in the laboratory for visitors to study.

There has been little progress in the research on light bulbs.

Because of current technology, it is impossible to produce tungsten filament or inert gas.

Ye Kun has already launched a project, asking everyone to study electroplating and electrolysis technology and explore the refining of aluminum materials.

After staying in the Science and Technology City for a day, Ye Kun returned to the Imperial City the next day to convene a meeting of nine ministries.

At the meeting, Ye Kun introduced the situation and proposed to build a heavy industrial city in Beiping, which was later known as Tangshan.

There is also the extension of the railway.

Unexpectedly, Wu Qiong and others supported the extension of the railway line, but did not support the steam engine production base.

Because there was already a steam engine factory.

Ye Kun gave a heartfelt explanation, and then envisioned the future and painted a rosy picture for everyone.

Only then did Wu Qiong agree to allocate four million taels of silver as the first phase construction fund for the industrial city.

Ye Kun breathed a sigh of relief and said:

"In a few days, I will lead the army in person to wipe out the Xiongnu and reach the North Sea. The affairs of the family will be handed over to you. Crown Prince Ye Feng will participate in the government, but he is too young to be given the power to make decisions.

The decision-making power for all matters of government, big or small, still lies with the Nine Departments, with Sang Buzhi and all the adults."

Liu Ai asked, "What if the prince doesn't obey and insists on being the head of the family?"

"Then detain him and lock him up in the Prince's Mansion until I come back to deal with him."

"Understood." Everyone nodded.

Ye Kun called his son Ye Feng and gave him some instructions.

Ye Feng was already sixteen years old, and he was handsome and elegant. He clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, father. I will learn from the seniors of the Nine Departments and will never act rashly."

Ye Kun nodded and said, "I will arrange your wedding when I come back. Remember, you must respect your mother and go to Fengyi Palace to pay your respects every day."

Ye Feng bowed and said, "My son, remember this. Father, please take care of yourself and return triumphantly as soon as possible."

On February , the dragon looked up.

Ye Kun arranged all government and military affairs and ordered the troops to set off.

This expedition was the largest in scale, with a total of 310,000 troops participating.

The commander-in-chief of the eastern route, Xiahou Jun, son of Xiahou Chang, led 50,000 troops and set out from Liaodong.

Guan Yong, the commander of the central route, led an army of 70,000 and marched north from Yanshan Mountain.

The commander of the western route, He Zhongshu, led 40,000 troops and set out from Hongshi Mountain together with the young wise king of the Xiongnu.

These three armies formed an encirclement on the prairie.

Ye Kun personally led an army of 150,000 out of Yinshan Mountain and headed straight for the North Sea thousands of miles away.

Huang Jian and Cheng Yulong, each leading an army of 50,000, served as the left and right vanguards;

Ye Kun and Huang Jingzu led an army of 50,000 as the central army.

Each army has a vehicle-mounted radio, a guide group, and a sextant.

Telescopes and compasses are equipped to soldiers at the squad leader level.

Pocket watch, equipped to junior officers at the company commander level.

In terms of military rations, there were large quantities of canned beef, cane sugar blocks and dried milk tablets.

There were 30,000 new-style repeating rifles, divided equally among the various departments, as well as vehicle-mounted repeating small artillery and various flares.

The 300,000-strong army was all cavalry, with one war horse for each rider and one spare for each horse.

This lineup and equipment are not only luxurious, they are simply domineering.

Half a month later, the three armies in the front kept bringing good news. Wherever they went, the Huns cried for their parents and were crushed.

Ye Kun ordered Xiahou Jun, Guan Yong, He Zhongshu and others not to underestimate the enemy and not to advance alone to prevent a surprise attack by the Huns. Our army has the strength to crush the enemy, and the logistics support is sufficient, so we just need to advance steadily.

If Tianxian Chanyu could not bear the pressure and surrendered directly, that would be more in line with Ye Kun's expectations.

But ten days later, Ye Kun received another urgent telegram from Xiahou Jun.

Tianxian Chanyu launched a dying attack, concentrated 200,000 troops, and surrounded Xiahou Jun's 50,000 troops on the north bank of the Kerulen River.

Xiahou Jun fought a desperate battle. All the bullets and shells were used up. He had no choice but to compete with the Huns with cold weapons. His combat advantage was completely lost and the situation was critical!

Fortunately, Xiahou Jun was also a famous general. Although he was surrounded, he killed more than 30,000 enemies and was able to hold the last position.

Ye Kun was shocked and urgently ordered Cheng Yulong's troops to send 10,000 light cavalry to the east overnight to support Xiahou Jun's army.

At the same time, Ye Kun knew that the main force of the Huns was at the Kerulen River, so he ordered other armies to advance at full speed and cut off Tianxian Chanyu's retreat to the North Sea.