The most arrogant in history

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Is it really that lively?"

Tan Bamao nodded repeatedly: "It's really so lively. Many people are asking when they can get on a plane and go up to the sky to have a look."

Ye Kun laughed out loud.

Ye Kun received a detailed report on the last flight show.

A total of three planes participated in the show, flying around Zhuo County three times and crossing it twice, with a total flight distance of more than one hundred kilometers.

There are always two pilots on the plane.

Although it was a small plane that could not carry heavy loads or take more passengers, it was already very remarkable. It represented the Chinese nation and officially opened the curtain on the aviation industry.

With this foundation, subsequent development will be faster.

In five years, the aircraft could be put into military use.

It is expected to be put into civilian use in ten years.

Tan Bamao said again:

"I visited the pilot and talked to him. He said that if you look at Zhuo County from the sky, you can see the whole picture at a glance. The pilot also said that he could fly above the white clouds, and it seemed that the white clouds were right under his feet.

I asked the pilot if he was scared flying so high. The pilot said he wasn’t scared at all and it was actually fun.”

Ye Kun asked: "Then did you ask the pilot to take you for a spin in the sky?"

"I said it, why didn't I say it?"

Tan Bamao complained: "But the pilot just wouldn't agree. I offered him ten taels of silver, but he still wouldn't do it. It pissed me off."

Ye Kun laughed out loud.

The first generation of aircraft were made of gold.

The first generation of pilots was made of gold.

There are strict regulations for aircraft flight, maintenance, and supporting personnel, and they are carried out meticulously.

Not to mention ten taels of silver, even if you had a hundred taels of gold, the pilot would not dare to take you into the sky.

Unless the Chief Minister of Science and Technology, Ho Tien-tien, evaluates and believes that Tan Ba-mao is qualified to fly and signs personally, the pilot will dare to carry out the mission.

Tan Bamao said with a smile: "You ask the Science and Technology City for a plane, and we will fly to Africa."

"Flying to Africa? Isn't it better to swim there?"

Ye Kun laughed so hard that his stomach hurt. He said, "The current airplanes are still in the test stage, and their safety cannot be guaranteed. My fellow apprentice Pang Jia died heroically in an accident during a test flight. Not letting you take the plane is for your own good.

When aircraft technology matures, I will ask the Ministry of Science and Technology to build you a private jet with a luxury suite!"

Ye Kun doesn’t even dare to take a plane nowadays.

The risk is too high.

One little accident and it's all over.

Every test flight in the Science and Technology City is treated as a serious enemy, and all kinds of inspections and evaluations are never taken lightly.

However, Ye Kun felt that in another three to five years, he would be able to experience the Chinese aircraft!

By then, the safety of aircraft should be greatly improved!

Tan Bamao nodded and suddenly asked, "Oh, godfather, what should a pilot do if he has to go to the bathroom while flying in the sky? Should he hold it in? What if he has diarrhea?"

"Why are you asking such a disgusting question?"

Ye Kun didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said, "Nowadays, flights are all short-distance. Before getting on the plane, the pilot will go to the toilet and empty his stomach. At most, it will land in half an hour, so there is no need to consider the problem of going to the toilet during the flight.

In the future, as technology advances and airplanes can travel long distances, toilets will be designed on airplanes. At that time, airplanes will be like huge ships that can seat hundreds of people, with men's and women's toilets, which is very convenient. "

Tan Bamao was finally relieved: "That's good, I thought the pilot was in a hurry to pee, so he just peed directly below. In this way, the people below will be unlucky, and if they are not careful, they will be drenched with feces and urine!"

"Even if the pilot pees directly, it will be blown away by the strong wind and turned into mist, which may not fall to the ground!" Ye Kun rolled his eyes: "You old man, don't worry about the plane problem, let's talk about something else."

Tan Bamao chuckled and stopped talking about the disgusting topic.

Ye Kun took a sip of tea and asked, "Ba Mao, you have served as the governor of Zhuo County for many years and have participated in the government affairs of nine ministries. Do you think the current court is short of money?"

"Why, is the court short of money now?"

Upon hearing this, Tan Bamao frowned and said:

"I think there should be no shortage of money. It has been less than a year since I left office. Before I left office, the finances of the Zhuo County Governor's Office still had a surplus of 6 million taels of silver, and the supplies were piled up like mountains.

The finances of other provinces and prefectures are in surplus. Only a few places need subsidies from the court. I don't know the exact amount of money in the court's treasury, but I think it will not be less than 200 million taels of silver, right?"

Ye Kun was shocked: "Is there so much money?"

"Why not? The government's finances now have four main sources. One is shipping, one is the Grand Canal, one is railways, and one is banks. There are also steel, cotton, and rubber. They all make money like water."

"let me see……"

Ye Kun fell into deep thought.

In recent years, Ye Kun has not been in charge of finances. He has completely let go and handed it over to his son Ye Feng and Jiubu.

But what does Ye Feng mean by crying poor and saying that he is in financial difficulties?

Could it be that they are doing this on purpose and are unwilling to continue supporting large-scale outbound immigration?

After thinking about it, this can only be the reason!

Tan Bamao asked in a low voice: "Godfather, the court is not really short of money, right?"

"Ye Feng and Zhuge Hong said so." Ye Kun sighed and smiled bitterly:

"Hearing what you said, I understand. Ye Feng is now the emperor, and his first consideration is the stability and development of China's nine provinces. Large-scale foreign immigration does not bring much benefit to him, so he uses the excuse of financial constraints to resist large-scale foreign immigration."

Tan Bamao was shocked. "Godfather, this is a matter between you and your son. I am sorry for saying anything. Don't tell the emperor about this matter in the future. If the emperor knows about it, he will hate me."

"Don't worry, Ye Feng can't do anything to you, or your children and grandchildren."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "When we go to Africa, we will lay a solid foundation and build a good base. You can take your sons, grandsons, soldiers, generals, and relatives to Africa. I will give you a piece of land and let you become an overseas king."

Tan Bamao shook his head: "I don't want to be an overseas king, but I don't want my descendants to be confiscated by the emperor after I die."

"You don't have much property, why would we raid your house?" Ye Kun smiled:

"Most of the officials whose property was confiscated were corrupt officials with too much money. If the court finds out corrupt officials, it can win the hearts of the people and also gain gold and silver. Why would they confiscate you, a poor fellow?"

In fact, Tan Bamao is not poor at all.

If the wealth of his descendants is added together, he will also be a wealthy man.

If we were to select the richest people in Zhuo County, the Tan Bamao family would definitely be within the top fifty.

Tan Bamao smiled and said, "Godfather, I will listen to you. When we go to Africa and conquer the country, I will bring all my children and grandchildren over there."

Ye Kun nodded and asked Tan Bamao to go and rest.

The next afternoon, Ye Kun sent a telegram to his son Ye Feng and Zhuge Hong, inquiring about the specific situation of the court's finances.

Ye Feng's reply was vague and evasive, only saying that the investment in all aspects was too large, the expenses were too high, etc.

Ye Kun was angry and called back: "Just tell me directly, how much is left in the total inventory of the court, and how much is left in the total inventory of the prefectures and cities!"