The most arrogant in history

Ye Kun smiled and said, "I bet Qiao Nu will definitely be willing."

If the Seventh Prince and the Thirteenth Prince stayed in the Nine Provinces of China, they could only be Taiping Princes.

After two or three generations, they became common people.

Once you go to Dandao Island, you will be a local lord, with hereditary power, which is equivalent to a de facto emperor.

Wealth is important, but territory is more important.

Lu Kaijiang nodded and said, "I've been to Dandao Island several times. It's a good place. Although the climate is hot, it's rich in resources. And the area of ​​Dandao Island is larger than that of Dasong Island and Datang Island combined."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Wait for me to notify the Seventh Prince and the Thirteenth Prince and let them make preparations first. When the time is right, you can bring 3,000 navy troops to build a base, and then arrange for immigration and later construction."

Everyone nodded together.

In the blink of an eye, it is New Year.

Jiang Yourong suddenly discovered a problem and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Spring Festival here doesn't have the flavor of the New Year."

"New Year's flavor?" Ye Kun was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Your Majesty, do you think there are not enough people here and it's not lively enough?"

In fact, there are now tens of thousands of people in Chang Gung New Town.

The port is also closed for holiday and many people come here to celebrate the Spring Festival.

Jiang Yourong shook her head and said, "The Spring Festival in Zhuo County coincides with the extremely cold weather. Every household gives their children new clothes and shoes, and everyone prepares a lot of meat, as well as various cakes and candies.

When visiting relatives and friends, we all sit around the stove drinking and eating, and the house is warm.

But this is a tropical country, and it’s already the coldest time of the year, and we’re still wearing thin clothes. How can this look like Chinese New Year?”

Ye Kun smiled and said, "My Lady, I really can't do anything about this. There is no winter here, and there is nothing I can do."

In fact, there is winter in the northern part of the Oil Peninsula.

But this is the southern coastal area, and there really is no winter.

When it's coldest, I just wear a padded jacket.

Jiang Yourong smiled and said, "I was just talking casually. Anyway, as long as everyone is happy, that's fine."

Ye Kun nodded: "The climate here is quite different from that of China. I remember last Spring Festival, we were in Zhuo County, admiring the plum blossoms together. But here, there is not a single plum blossom."

Jasmine said, "Your Majesty, without plum blossoms, we can't drink around the fire, but fireworks and spring couplets are a must. As long as we have these, the New Year will have a festive atmosphere."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Moli is right. We have prepared the Spring Festival couplets and fireworks. However, when setting off fireworks, we must stay away from oil wells and gasoline warehouses."

Oil wells can be ignited directly.

Once ignited, it is not easy to extinguish.

In later times, a beautiful country accidentally ignited several oil wells and ended up watching the oil wells burn for half a year without being able to do anything about it.

Bao Sheng had already made preparations and fireworks were strictly prohibited in certain areas.

New Year’s Eve has finally arrived.

Ye Kun brought all the equipment from Zhuo County here.

Big red spring couplets are posted on the doors of every household.

Let everyone wear bright new clothes and new shoes.

A large amount of dried fruit and nut snacks were also distributed to residents in the city.

For the New Year’s Eve dinner in the evening, Ye Kun entertained dozens of local indigenous tribal leaders, as well as civil and military officials from the Oil Peninsula.

While drinking, Ye Kun popularized the Chinese New Year culture to the indigenous leader and said with a smile:

"The Spring Festival is the most important festival of the year. We want to celebrate this festival with all the people. Ordinary people should also be happy, reunite with their families and wish each other well..."

The indigenous leaders enjoyed the meal very much. They nodded and smiled, saying, "Chinese customs are still the best. Happy New Year!"

Ye Kun nodded and said with a smile: "After dinner, we will have a cultural performance. I will accompany everyone to enjoy it."

At eight o'clock in the evening, the small theater's New Year's cultural performance officially began.

This small theater, which was also newly built, can accommodate more than 700 spectators.

Bingbing appeared in a gorgeous dress and served as the general director and opening person of the evening party.

After the opening speech, the evening party officially began.

There are traditional Chinese songs and dances, as well as local songs and dances from the Oil Peninsula.

After the singing and dancing, there are magic and acrobatics.

Next was a Chinese martial arts performance.

This program shocked the indigenous leaders of the Oil Peninsula.

Only then did they realize that China was full of martial virtues and unparalleled skills!

From New Year's Eve to the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, the Oil Peninsula is very lively.

Bao Sheng said it well, the Spring Festival culture is also a culture. While eating and drinking, the local natives are more likely to accept and admire Chinese culture.

One indigenous leader even said, "Your Majesty, the Spring Festival is so much fun, why can't we celebrate it once a month?"

Ye Kun suppressed his laughter and explained:

"We in China value the combination of work and rest, and pay attention to etiquette and music. When it's time to play, we play to our heart's content. However, when it's time to work, we will work hard and never be lazy!"

The indigenous leader nodded repeatedly: "We Chinese are the most capable!"

After the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the investigation and survey of the Suez area was finally completed.

The surveyors came back and reported: "Your Majesty, the Suez region is mostly desert, with few mountainous areas. We have no experience in building a Grand Canal in a desert area.

The Roman Empire meant that they could organize slaves to open the canal, but it would take three or four years. Moreover, they wanted us to provide food, tools, technicians and medical support personnel..."

"Three or four years?"

Ye Kun smiled.

I remember that the Suez Canal in later generations took about ten years to build.

Ye Kun asked again: "Huangfu Lin personally participated in the investigation, what does he think?"

"Lord Huangfu said that it can be opened, but it will take six or seven years. Please let the emperor decide."

"Six or seven years?"

Ye Kun smiled and asked Bao Sheng: "If we help the Roman Empire build the Grand Canal, can we keep up with the food supply in the next few years?"

Bao Sheng looked at the map and said thoughtfully, "It is impossible to rely on us to supply food. We can only provide some money and let the Roman Empire buy food from the people.

The Grand Canal can be built at both ends at the same time, and we are only responsible for the food supply in the Red Sea Strait section, which is fine."

Ye Kun thought for a while and said, "How about giving it a try first? From the Red Sea Strait, continue northwards, how much can be repaired?"

Bao Sheng nodded: "That's fine too. Let's see how difficult it is first. If we can repair a section, then we can do it."

Ye Kun immediately sent a telegram to Huangfu Lin to discuss the matter with him again.

Huangfu Lin suggested organizing 60,000 people first.

Thirty thousand men began to dig northward from the direction of the Red Sea;

Thirty thousand people dug southward from the direction of the Mediterranean.

Ye Kun also sent an ambassador to contact the Roman Empire to discuss the specific details of building the canal.

In order to show his sincerity, Ye Kun exempted the Western Roman Empire from some annual tributes and also provided a large number of tools and a large number of technicians.

Including part of a steam engine.

We also developed sand and soil conveying pumps to improve efficiency based on the characteristics of desert areas.

The Roman Empire had completely surrendered to Ye Kun and dared not disobey, so it agreed to start building the Grand Canal in March.

Jiang Yourong said to Ye Kun, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid a large number of workers will die in the construction of the Grand Canal, right?"