The most arrogant in history

Huangfu Lan nodded and said:

“Master He is right, but even if we can let the natives work for free, we still need a lot of food, tools and construction materials, as well as a large number of technicians and planners.

The island’s local resources are insufficient, so we need strong support from the imperial court.”

Ye Kun smiled bitterly and said, "I just proposed a series of measures to streamline expenditures and maintain finances. If Donghua Changdao invests too much, I'm afraid Wu Qiong will not approve it.

So I suggest that they take it slow, build a small city first, and gain a firm foothold. Then they can use local resources, become self-reliant, and carry out larger-scale construction.”

Overseas construction is a bottomless pit.

If we want sustainable development, we must rely on local resources and be self-reliant.

This is what Ye Kun meant when he wanted to move He Kangju's family there - this land is given to you, you can do what you want with it, and don't ask me for money every day!

Huangfu Lan thought for a moment and asked, "Your Majesty, can you give us some of the ironware and craftsmen?"

"Of course I will give you this, but I can't give you too much." Ye Kun nodded and said:

"There are iron mines on the island, as well as huge gold and silver mines. You can develop them yourself and use local materials. Otherwise, you will have to rely on us to send all the ironware over, which is impossible."

He Kangju smiled and said, "Your Majesty, where will these 100,000 immigrants move from? I think most of the Huaxia people are unwilling to go there."

Ye Kun smiled strangely, with profound meaning.

He Kangju was startled and asked, "Your Majesty, what are you doing..."

"Don't worry, if you don't want to go, I won't let you go."

Ye Kun chuckled: "Ma Zhao, Wu Qiong, and our Mohist disciples have launched a joint "anti-corruption" operation. Ma Zhao said that he would arrest a thousand corrupt officials across the country. I will force these corrupt officials and their families and tribes to be exiled to Donghua Changdao. In this way, it will be easy to gather tens of thousands of people.

I also plan to relocate some of the big families from Jiangnan and Jiangdong to Donghua Changdao. Especially in Jiangdong, there are many noble families who control the grassroots government affairs. Relocating these big families will facilitate management. "

Speaking of Jiangdong, Ye Kun also felt a headache.

Because there was no major war when Jiangdong was annexed, the foundation of the Jiangdong gentry is still there.

Even some aristocratic families, after ten years of peaceful development, have become increasingly powerful and have a growing population thanks to stability and technological progress!

Especially in southern Fujian, Jiangxi Province, the mountainous areas of Sanxiang, and the mountainous areas of Guangdong and Guangxi, the large families here often live together with tens of thousands of people, dominating one side and acting like local emperors.

The local county magistrate could not afford to offend these local big families, so it was difficult for him to advance his work.

Therefore, Ye Kun’s overseas immigration plan involves transferring people from Jiangdong and Jiangnan.

If you don’t want to leave, you will be forced to leave!

The annual conscription also focuses on these areas.

He Kangju breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly whispered:

"Yu Guinong went to Nanhua Continent and took hundreds of thousands of people with him. Now the management of Lujiang County is much easier. But Yan Ju is also deeply rooted in Jiangdong..."

Ye Kun nodded and said with a smile: "Wait for me to talk to Yan Ju and ask him to gather tens of thousands of people for me."

After arranging the development plan of Donghua Changdao, Ye Kun said to Huangfu Lan:

"Tell Huangfu Lin that in one or two years, I will visit Donghua Changdao Island to declare Huaxia's sovereignty over Changdao Island. At that time, I will also check on your construction situation.

The current Changdao is entrusted to Huangfu Lin, who is fully responsible for it."

Huangfu Lan clasped his fists, bowed and took his leave.

Ye Kun called again and asked Yan Ju to come over.

Yan Ju is also old, and basically he just slacks off at Jiubu every day.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Master Yan, we have conquered Donghua Changdao and are going to start immigration and blood exchange. There are many Jiangdong disciples, I hope you can help me."

Yan Ju rolled his eyes and asked, "Your Majesty, do you mean... to let me go to Donghua Changdao, just like Yu Guinong?"

Ye Kun asked back: "Do you have the intention to become the king overseas?"

Yan Ju smiled slightly: "If the emperor gives me the same treatment as Yu Guinong, I am willing to lead the children of the Yan family in Jiangdong to open up the new frontier in Donghua Changdao!"

Ye Kun was a little surprised.

I didn't expect that old guy Yan Ju still has such ambition!

"Very good, I will give you the same treatment as Yu Guinong."

Ye Kun nodded: "But the restrictions are the same. You must ensure that the people of Donghua Changdao speak Chinese, write Chinese characters, raise the Han national flag, worship the Han emperor, pay tribute to him for generations, and pay tribute every year. You have the right to mint coins, but the coinage must be consistent with that of the motherland. If you violate any of the above, I will send troops to wipe you out."

"Your Majesty, I promise to do what you said. But may I ask your Majesty, if I strictly abide by the above agreement, will my Yan family remain kings on Donghua Changdao for generations?"

"I will give you a red seal and an iron certificate to guarantee that your Yan family will be king of Changdao for generations. However, the succession of the Yan family's throne must be established and recognized by the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, otherwise it will be illegal."

Ye Kun agreed without hesitation.

Yan Ju was very happy, clasped his fists and said with a smile: "I will return to Jiangdong immediately and mobilize the children of the Yan family to move to Changdao in the East China Sea!"

Ye Kun nodded: "You move the Yan family's children first, and I will choose a day at the Yanhuang Altar to give you the red book and iron certificate, and make you the King of Donghua."

Yan Ju thanked him and said goodbye, but suddenly said:

"By the way, Your Majesty, I heard that the Yu Guinong family has developed well in the South China Continent and has already established three cities, is that right?"

Ye Kun smiled and said, "That's what the intelligence we received said. Yu Guinong said that there are countless prey on the South China Continent. Even if we don't farm, we can't eat them all just by hunting. Everyone eats game every day and is very happy.

Moreover, iron ore and coal mines are almost everywhere in South China, and they cannot be mined out even in a thousand years. Yu Guinong has already dug three large iron mines, and the iron ore he dug out is of much higher quality than ours. "

One pound of iron ore in the Australian continent can produce six or seven ounces of pure iron.

This is a resource that is envied by the whole world.

The best iron ore in China has an iron yield of only 50%, and most of the time it is around 30%.

Yu Guinong went to the Australian continent, and his descendants would have endless iron ore to mine.

Australia also has huge coal resources, which is also enviable.

Just dig anywhere on the ground and you’ll earn money!

Yu Guinong brought hundreds of thousands of family members with him, bringing advanced technology and tools, as well as management systems and culture. He enslaved the local indigenous people and possessed inexhaustible resources. It was a great experience!

Yan Ju smiled and said, "Your Majesty, which one has more resources, Donghua Changdao or Nanhua Continent? If we go to Donghua Changdao, can we live a good life like the Yu Guinong family?"

Ye Kun spoke frankly: "The area and resources of Donghua Island are not as good as those of South China Continent. The climate is not as comfortable as that of South China Continent. Especially in the northern part of Donghua Island, the winter is very cold."

Upon hearing this, Yan Ju's face darkened slightly.

Ye Kun smiled and said, "However, you don't have to worry about the livelihood of your family members. The resources there can support 50 million people. If you go there with so few people, won't you be lying on a mountain of gold? By the way, Changdao has a lot of gold and silver resources. I'm afraid your descendants will never be able to mine them all."